LSU targets and commits champ game performances

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On3 MVP: RB James Simon – 2025
2025 four-star RB James Simon was sensational in the Superdome with a tough, gritty performance against one of the state’s most feared defenses. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound On300 back in next year’s class from Shreveport (La.) Calvary piled up 193 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 6.4 YPC against St. Charles Catholic.

Simon was tough running between the tackles and consistently falls forward. He’s devastating as a cut-and-run style of runner and can accelerate in a hurry. Simon extends plays with his contact balance and by running through tacklers. He’s been a workhorse the entire season, which included re-writing the record books at his high school and matching his father John Simon’s touchdown total from his state title run in the 1990s. There are few backs in the 2025 class as well-rounded as Simon, a true between-the-tacklers runner with the speed to break off long runs and a true asset in the passing game.

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2. TE Trey’Dez Green – LSU
Trey’Dez Green has excelled in the Zachary (La.) offense throughout the season and his ascension in the On300 and Industry Rankings reflects as much. In his final prep game in the Superdome on Saturday, the future LSU tight end was spectacular.

Green made combat catches in the middle of the field and superb hands catches along the sidelines. He beat double-teams consistently as an absolute mismatch at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds. Green’s basketball skills translate extremely well to his ability to high-point and snatch the ball in mid-air. Green can make plays in multiple parts of the field and comes off as a true flex-tight end-receiver. He took a massive step forward in his progression as a senior, and he’s still just scratching the surface.

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3. RB D’Shaun Ford – 2025
2025 RB D’Shaun Ford was a force coming downhill out of the backfield for Opelousas (La.) High. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound junior back amassed 152 yards on the ground and averaged 5.6 YPC running between the tackles and consistently propelling forward. Ford runs with attitude and with purpose.

Ford is broad and swollen with a very strong lower half. Facing loaded Cecilia (La.) defensive boxes for the entirety of the contest, Ford ran through contact and reached the second level and was very successful converting short down-and-distances and eventually finding seams to break loose.

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6. CB Ju’Juan Johnson – LSU
As St. Thomas More HC Jim Hightower says, “You don’t stop Ju’Juan.”

Ju’Juan” Johnson, playing in his fourth consecutive state title game, turned in a 457-yard effort with 192 yards on the ground and three touchdowns playing hero for Lafayette (La.) Christian. The do-it-all athlete was unreal extending plays, juking and shaking defenders to break outside the pocket on a play in, play out basis.

Johnson has a knack for making magic happen. He’s spectacular as an off-schedule playmaker. He’s a menace to tackle in space. Four years of leading the LCA offense, Johnson is well-versed in route concepts and has shown such a nose for end zone. His ability to cut and run should translate well as he transitions into the LSU secondary.

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