10-2 is the floor and 12-0 the ceiling. We have a senior laden team now but not next year.

I have been reading doom and gloom for this team from 6&6 to 7&5 as the ceiling. Everyone is pointing to needing another year to rebuild. I don’t see the rebuild happening next year. I’m going out on a limb and putting my faith in a senior laden team that this is our best shot of returning to glory. Combining the senior roster with experienced coaches comments coming from practice reports got me excited about this team. Next year could be worst because looking at the roster below we are going to lose a lot of experience and talent next year just from seniors not to mention eligible juniors that will leave for the NFL. Now is our time! How could you not be positive about this team that will take the field this year. It is our time!



1 Sevyn Banks CB 6'-2" 205 SR Orlando, FL
4 John Emery Jr. RB 5'-11" 220 SR Saint Rose, LA
4 Todd Harris Jr. S 5'-11" 195 SR Maringouin, LA
5 Jay Ward S 6'-1" 188 SR Moultrie, GA
10 Jaray Jenkins WR 6'-2" 205 SR Jena, LA
11 Ali Gaye DE 6'-6" 268 SR Lynnwood, WA
12 Greg Brooks Jr. DB 5'-9" 185 SR Harvey, LA
13 Joe Foucha DB 5'-10" 210 SR New Orleans, LA
15 Myles Brennan QB 6'-4" 235 SR Long Beach, MS
23 Micah Baskerville LB 6'-1" 228 SR Shreveport, LA
24 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB 6'-1" 205 SR Shreveport, LA
36 Jay Bramblett P 6'-2" 198 SR Tuscaloosa, AL
37 Hunter Faust LB 6'-1" 226 SR New Orleans, LA
45 Colby Richardson DB 6'-1" 171 SR New Orleans, LA
46 Trey Finison K 5'-10" 185 SR Tuscaloosa, AL
48 MJ Frazier TE 6'-5" 235 SR Cherry Hill, NJ
52 Tre'Mond Shorts OL 6'-5" 340 SR Hampton, GA
58 Jared Small LB 5'-10" 207 SR Baton Rouge, LA
61 Cameron Wire OT 6'-6" 307 SR Gonzales, LA
85 Nick Storz TE 6'-6" 260 SR Brooklyn, NY
88 Evan Francioni WR 6'-0" 203 SR River Ridge, LA

2 Mekhi Garner CB 6'-2" 215 JR Mesquite, TX
2 Kyren Lacy WR 6'-2" 215 JR Thibodaux, LA
5 Jayden Daniels QB 6'-3" 185 JR San Bernardino, CA
7 Kayshon Boutte WR 6'-0" 205 JR New Iberia, LA
8 BJ Ojulari DE 6'-3" 245 JR Marietta, GA
19 Mike Jones Jr. LB 6'-0" 232 JR Nashville, TN
21 Noah Cain RB 5'-11" 225 JR Baton Rouge, LA
21 Jordan Toles S 6'-1" 205 JR Baltimore, MD
23 Corren Norman RB 5'-9" 200 JR Lafayette, LA
25 Gregory Clayton Jr. WR 6'-0" 190 JR Lutcher, LA
26 Tre Bradford RB 6'-0" 210 JR Dallas, TX
27 Josh Williams RB 5'-9" 208 JR Houston, TX
29 Raydarious Jones CB 6'-2" 175 JR Horn Lake, MS
58 Kardell Thomas OL 6'-4" 345 JR Baton Rouge, LA
59 Desmond Little DE 6'-5" 231 JR Prichard, AL
69 Charles Turner OL 6'-4" 285 JR Canton, OH
75 Anthony Bradford OL 6'-5" 345 JR Muskegon, MI
77 Marlon Martinez OL 6'-4" 330 JR Fort Lauderdale, FL
81 LJ Gilyot WR 5'-9" 165 JR New Orleans, LA
82 Jack Mashburn TE 6'-3" 235 JR Mandeville, LA
87 Kole Taylor TE 6'-7" 247 JR Grand Junction, CO
99 Jaquelin Roy DT 6'-3" 315 JR Baton Rouge, LA
Kelly confirmed that the cornerback position has come a long way since the end of spring when depth was a question. I think we’ve got six corners that we feel we can play,” Kelly said. And that’s a far cry from where we were a few months ago.”

If you dive into what Kelly said about his offensive line as a whole earlier this week, it’s pretty clear that he really likes the five projected starters and their potential. But even he was quick to point out that the group needs time to grow and mesh together. “We have time to do it. I think if they continue to work together, we’ll have a nice unit there.”
Personally, I think this offensive line will surprise some people.

BK On the defensive line…

“We’ve got so much more depth now. A lot of younger guys are stepping up. Our front four, we’re experienced. We should be the most dominant front four in the NCAA this year. That’s my opinion. And we have a lot of young guys behind us that are getting better and understanding the game and getting the speed of the game more. Like Savion Jones, Makai Wingo, Bryce Langston is coming along, Quency Wiggins. All those guys are gonna be able to play this year.”



Mike Denbrock’s Comments On running backs and tight ends in the passing game…

“Tight ends, if we can continue their development, and the running backs in particular, are just going to make everyone around them better if they become a viable option in the passing game… With the wide receiver group we have, we’re all feeling pretty good about the depth that’s in that room and how explosive those guys are. Teams are going to do things to take them out of the game, and when they do that’s going to make some opportunities for other guys and we have to get them ready to make those plays.”

On the linebacker group…

We’ve got a great group. We’re deep. We’ve got a lot of talent. But I feel like with our expectations being so high — you know, coach House setting our expectation — we’re gonna get the job done regardless. The only question is who’s out there at this point.”

I’m ready for this season and I’m excited!