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2026 Louisiana RB Jamarcea Plater

Posted on 7/14/25 at 10:45 am
Posted by Donkus
Shreveport
Member since Feb 2013
1428 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 10:45 am
Is LSU even looking at this player? His highlight reel is pretty strong. Currently committed to Wake Forest. Has great track stats as well.

From 247: As a junior, ran for 2,234 yards and 29 TDs on 10.1 yards per carry, while catching 23 passes for 258 yards and 3 TDs on 11.2 yards per reception. Also threw an 80-yard TD pass.

247

HUDL Junior Season
This post was edited on 7/20/25 at 4:32 pm
Posted by LSUFanMizeWay
Picayune MS
Member since Sep 2014
6497 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 11:57 am to
5'9 190 is very small for the SEC
Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
2746 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 12:27 pm to
He from Poat City, TAKE HIM..
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
38180 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 1:11 pm to
quote:

5'9 190 is very small for the SEC


Not if he is anything like the small backs we had that were really good.

You know like going all the way back to Kevin Faulk up to CEH and possibly two current backs like
Trey Holly and Harlem Berry.

Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71482 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 1:22 pm to
There was nothing small about CEH. he was 215lbs at the combine. He was short, not small. Plenty of RBs in that 5'8-5'10 range. He was just a bit short at 5'7 1/4" but built like a tank.

Although I wouldnt consider 5'9 190 small for a high school junior at all.

There were *some* people harping about Harlem Berry back when he was like 175 and he'll be 185-190 come time for the season.
This post was edited on 7/14/25 at 1:23 pm
Posted by Jeff Goldblum
Gardner, LA
Member since Nov 2004
1087 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 1:36 pm to
Our RB room is young. I'd be surprised if they signed any RB in the 26 class.

The 27 class lists Jayden Miles and Braylon Calais as top two in-state RBs. But Calais will NEVER play back. He's from my hometown... fast, smooth route runner, 6'2" , high jumper to the ball... IMO the best wide receiver prospect from LA since Jamar Chase. That means a true #2 back will have to emerge in 27... or it's OOS or portal.
Posted by bayou85
Concordia
Member since Sep 2016
10628 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 1:48 pm to
Durham was 5’9” 185 in HS.
Posted by Jabontik
Houston
Member since Dec 2016
4006 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 2:01 pm to
quote:


5'9 190 is very small for the SEC


I'd like him way better if he were 3 inches shorter
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
38180 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 2:37 pm to
quote:

There was nothing small about CEH. he was 215lbs at the combine. He was short, not small. Plenty of RBs in that 5'8-5'10 range. He was just a bit short at 5'7 1/4" but built like a tank. Although I wouldnt consider 5'9 190 small for a high school junior at all. There were *some* people harping about Harlem Berry back when he was like 175 and he'll be 185-190 come time for the season.


BUt how heavy was he in high school? Because we are talking about a 2026 HS SR.
This post was edited on 7/14/25 at 2:39 pm
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
14772 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 5:22 pm to
Three of the best running backs of all time (Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton) were all in the 5’8”-5’10” range and weighed less than 200 lbs in high school.

Good RBs come in all shape and sizes. Speed, vision, and shiftiness can’t be taught. If he has those traits, then he’ll be successful at the next level.
Posted by Kikicaca
1 Mile from the Atchafalaya
Member since Nov 2016
1882 posts
Posted on 7/14/25 at 6:02 pm to
quote:

5'9 190 is very small for the SEC


Holes for RB's don't have to be tall just wide. Some of the best all time RB's were under 6'.
Posted by LuzianaFootball
DC
Member since Dec 2008
8054 posts
Posted on 7/15/25 at 5:48 am to
Ashton Jeanty was not a big back either. And this young man runs a 4.39?? Sign me up.
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28788 posts
Posted on 7/15/25 at 12:21 pm to
quote:

There was nothing small about CEH. he was 215lbs at the combine. He was short, not small. Plenty of RBs in that 5'8-5'10 range. He was just a bit short at 5'7 1/4" but built like a tank.

Although I wouldnt consider 5'9 190 small for a high school junior at all.

There were *some* people harping about Harlem Berry back when he was like 175 and he'll be 185-190 come time for the season.
CEH was listed at 5'7 190 coming out of high school. Over 4 years he gained 25lbs. He didn't get significant carries until his 3rd season.

My nephew goes to school with the kid. He's fast. Somebody is going to make a thread on this kid in 3-4 years about why LSU didn't go after him.

Now personally I'd grab him over a transfer RB. However, i wouldn't be mad if LSU didn't take him
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28788 posts
Posted on 7/15/25 at 12:28 pm to
quote:

Durham was 5’9” 185 in HS.
Jahmyr Gibbs was listed at 5'9 190 in high school ans this board loved him (including me).

Why are we acting like these guys have to contribute year one?
Posted by bayou85
Concordia
Member since Sep 2016
10628 posts
Posted on 7/15/25 at 12:33 pm to
quote:

Why are we acting like these guys have to contribute year one?


Development is a hell of a concept for some people.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287650 posts
Posted on 7/15/25 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

5'9 190 is very small for the SEC


It’s a great starter size to enter college on
Posted by FATBOY TIGER
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2016
12783 posts
Posted on 7/15/25 at 1:43 pm to
Good patience and vision, acceleration and top end speed.

Seems like a no brainer.
Posted by deepdeltatiger
Myrtle Grove
Member since Aug 2007
1037 posts
Posted on 7/16/25 at 9:51 pm to
Kevin and Marshall Faulk, Dalton Hilliard, all from Louisiana, 5'9-10", 200#
Posted by idoubleu
Member since Jul 2014
292 posts
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:47 pm to
Plater will certainly be a 200 lb back by the time he is on a college campus. He was hands down one of the most wanted football athlete in the Shreveport area. Every high school in the area was after this kid. His middle school team was back to back undefeated champs because all they had to do was give him the ball.

He was at safety his first two years of high school. He would probably have more offers if not for that reason alone. They moved him to RB his junior year, and that tape speaks for itself.
Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
2746 posts
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:58 am to
People better stop sleeping on them 318 boys.
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