Ahead of the 2021 high school football season, MaxPreps is breaking down the top senior prospects in the country state-by-state as rated by 247Sports. We continue the series with Louisiana, which opens play Sept. 3.
The top recruit in the state, 6-foot-6, 285-pound tackle Will Campbell is headed to LSU, one of four Top 10 prospects heading to the Tigers. None of the other six have committed to colleges as of Aug. 17
247SPORTS: Complete Louisiana 2022 player rankings
As far as positions, running backs, defensive linemen and athletes rule the region with two prospects each, followed by quarterback, wide receiver, offensive lineman and defensive back each.
St. James senior wide receiver Shazz Preston.
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1. Will Campbell | Neville (Monroe)
6-6 | 285 | Tackle | LSU commitThe nation's No. 4 offensive tackle prospect and No. 19 overall had 36 offers but picked the Tigers over such schools Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, Texas and Texas Tech.
6-1 |195 | QB | LSU
In his first year as starting quarterback, Howard led the Cougars to a 10-0 record and state Division I championship. Threw for 3,049 yards and 35 touchdowns in nine games in 2020. He was the MaxPreps Louisiana Player of the Year.
6-2 | 205 | ATH | Undecided
Nation's second-ranked safety and five-star recruit is also a start basketball player and also played quarterback on the football team. He accounted for 1,582 yards last year and 23 touchdowns.
6-0 | 190 | WR | Undecided
As a sophomore helped St. James to a 15-0 record and 3A state championship. One of top sprinters in the state. Compared to Tylan Wallace of Baltimore Ravens.
6-0 | 190 | RB | Undecided
Rushed for 1,354 yards and 16 touchdowns as a sophomore. Speedy back ran a 10.84 100-meter dash.
5-11 | 195 | ATH | Undecided
A top 100 national recruit has 16 offers and likely choosing between Florida State, Alabama and LSU.
6-6 | 274 | DL | Undecided
A two-sport standout who also excels in basketball has taken unofficial visits to Florida, Alabama and LSU.
6-1 | 180 | CB | LSU
Nation's No. 15 rated cornerback led Acadiana to an 11-1 record in 2020 and to second straight state 5A title.
6-3 | 245 | DE | Undecided
A three-sport star in football, basketball and track-and-field, Tapp has 19 offers but took an official visit to Texas on June 25.
6-0 | 217 | RB | LSU
A top sprinter on the track team, Citizen is a blur on the field. He's rated the No. 11 running back in the country.
