Best football throw distances entering 2026 outdoor regionals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Louisiana's outdoor track season is barreling down the home stretch to state championships less than two weeks away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Student-athletes all over the state completed their district championship meets this weekend and move onto the regionals next before the top qualifiers in each classification meet at LSU's Bernie Moore Stadium on May 7, 8 and 9. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And multisport standouts some fans and college coaches may recognize from the football field — including some with next-level potential, whether on the track or in helmets and pads — continue to be among some of the biggest headliners in their respective events.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As critical as verified speed is for football prospects throughout the spring and summer and as telling as some jump and throw marks can be as to players' athleticism, explosiveness and body control, Prep Redzone Louisiana always enjoys keeping track of the top performers in the sport. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the top reported discus, javelin and shotput marks thus far by known football players, including some top prospects in PRZLA rankings and truly elite prospects on a national scale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: These jumps and rankings are specific to players listed on high school football rosters — not inclusive of non-football track athletes — though all of these top-10 performers are also top-20 performers in the state as a whole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DISCUS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Carter Rivet, Alexandria DL/OL, 2028 — 183 feet, 4 inches (April 16)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Jack Reding, South Lafourche, 2027 — 176 feet, 11 inches (March 6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Darreyus Scott, Denham Springs DL, 2026 — 173 feet, 6 inches (April 16)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Ryder Dodson, Benton LB, 2027 — 174 feet, 4 inches (March 5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Dylan Kolenovsky, Isidore Newman OL, 2026 — 163 feet, 9 inches (March 19)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1737475' first='Keidrick' last='Bailey Jr.'], Zachary OL, 2026 — 167 feet, 8 inches (April 10)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='960002' first='Jordell' last='Baise'], North Iberville OL/DL, 2026 — 163 feet, 9 inches (March 20)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. Justin Suire, Highland Baptist OL, 2026 — 163 feet, 2 inches (April 2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. Kevin Small, Kaplan OL, 2026 — 162 feet, 8 inches (April 28)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. Jeremiah Birdlow TE, 2026 — 156 feet, 11 inches (April 2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JAVELIN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1811928' first='Jaxon' last='Talley'], West Monroe LB, 2027 — 213 feet, 9 inches (March 7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Branon Mitchell, Ascension Episcopal ATH, 2026 — 205 feet, 11 inches (March 6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1851149' first='Waylon' last='Johnson'], St. Paul's WR/LS, 2028 —&nbsp;197 feet, 2 inches (April 15)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Isaac Herzenberg, Metairie Park Country Day TE/EDGE, 2026 — 194 feet, 3 inches (April 16)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Pressley Parks-Smith, Sterlington WR/P, 2027 — 188 feet, 10 inches (March 6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. Jacq'ues Billiot, South Lafourche QB/ATH, 2028 — 187 feet, 1 inch (March 20)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. Cohen Naramore, Ponchatoula TE, 2026 — 184 feet, 8 inches (March 13)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. Tate Soileau, St. Thomas Aquinas LB, 2026 — 182 feet, 7 inches (April 9)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. Eli Simon, Barbe LB, 2026 —&nbsp;181 feet, 11 inches (March 20)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. Gordon Rush, University Lab EDGE/DL, 2027 — 180 feet, 11 inches (April 28)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SHOTPUT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Carter Rivet, Alexandria DL/OL, 2028 — 62 feet, 9 inches (April 16)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Darreyus Scott, Denham Springs DL, 2026 — 58 feet, 4 inches (March 19)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Corey Sassau, Cecilia OL, 2026 — 56 feet, 5.5 inches (April 22)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1737475' first='Keidrick' last='Bailey Jr.'], Zachary OL, 2026 — 55 feet, 5 inches (March 19)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Spencer Waguespack, Jesuit OL, 2026 — 55 feet, 3 inches (March 19)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='212343' first='Lamar' last='Brown'], University Lab ATH/EDGE, 2026 — 54 feet, 5 inches (April 21)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1660597' first='Zyaire' last='Shepherd'], John Curtis DL, 2028 — 53 feet, 7 inches (March 6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. Christian Ferguson, Denham Springs OL, 2026 — 53 feet, 3 inches (March 24)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. Tanairo Houson, Archbishop Rummel DL, 2026 — 53 feet (March 27)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='1357863' first='Kobe' last='Smith'], Avoyelles EDGE/DL, 2027 — 52 feet, 10.25 inches (April 28)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->