Six 2026 Louisiana prospects to watch for next rankings update

Jerit Roser February 28, 2025 @ 03:05 PM

Prep Redzone Louisiana updates its rankings for each class at least three times a year — a constant process with new prospects and additional film hitting the radar around the calendar (and clock).   Fresh off winter updates, the next round is scheduled for the end of spring practices and the high school year and heading into the college camp circuit.   But several prospects are already firmly in line to be added to those lists when that time arrives.   Here are six more rising seniors to keep an eye on.     [player_tooltip player_id='1757592' first='Malique' last='Credit'] — 5-8, 145 WR/ATH — Franklin Parish   The Patriots' versatile weapon was limited by injury this fall, but has been solid early this spring on the 7-on-7 circuit with Team Heru. Credit is a likely slot receiver at the next level as a smaller athlete, but a quick, crafty route-runner who does a nice job creating late separation and appears to catch everything thrown within his reach, including leaping and diving grabs and plays around the sideline.   Tyray Darensbourg — 6-2, 220 LB — Chalmette   The Owls' off-ball linebacker is a disruptive playmaker in the middle of the defense who appears difficult to block on film — moving well laterally, cleanly navigating traffic and, when he makes his read, showing good burst to close on plays in a hurry and with some notable pop and awareness to his arrival as a tackler to create high-impact plays with forced fumbles whether with his explosiveness through the ball-carrier or his active hands swiping at the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='1736890' first='Heij' last='Jackson'] — 6-3, 185 WR — McDonogh 35   The partner in crime to LSU commitment [player_tooltip player_id='920613' first='Jakai' last='Anderson'] in the Roneagles' offense has garnered some SEC looks of his own from Arkansas and Ole Miss and put together a recent string of offers from Troy, Lamar, Louisville, Arkansas State and Louisiana (Lafayette). A great complement to the smaller, dynamic Anderson, Jackson has a tall, long frame and a wide catch radius with strong hands and the reliable ability to make plays out away from his body, over his head and in the air through defensive contests.   [player_tooltip player_id='1757515' first='Kervin' last='Johnson Jr.'] — 6-3, 190 WR — Tioga   The Indians' standout recently picked up his first college offer from in-state McNeese State and should see a few more options join his list sooner than later as more coaches see him in person. Johnson has great size for the next level and excels playing the ball in the air with his tracking and timing, sure hands and good use of his body to effectively box out defenders and create more space to make contested catches.   Drake Perry — 6-2, 295 OL — Teurlings Catholic   The next brother up in Teurlings Catholic's string of standout Perry brothers. Drake is a more compact athlete than Thomas (6-foot-6 LSU signee, 2019) and Freshman (6-foot-4 Tulane signee, 2025) and already works primarily inside at guard, but shows the natural strength and aggressive on-field mentality in his effective mauling in the run-blocking game that bear some family resemblance on his junior film.   [player_tooltip player_id='1625750' first='Broderick' last='Peters'] — 6-4, 235 TE/EDGE — Hammond   "Bam" saw his recruiting process kick off in the back half of November with offers from Southern, Alabama State and Texas Southern and hasn't slowed down since as Incarnate Word, Southern Miss, Texas State, McNeese state, Arkansas State, Troy and Louisiana Tech have all followed suit. Peters is a thickly built multisport athlete who has been a versatile weapon for his Tornadoes on both sides of the ball and showcases a good combination of physicality, mobility and ball skills to be an intriguing tight end prospect at the next level.

Prep Redzone Louisiana updates its rankings for each class at least three times a year — a constant process with new prospects and additional film hitting the radar around the calendar (and clock).