LAFAYETTE — National Signing Day was a momentous occasion for high school athletes across Acadiana, as they officially announced their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Numerous athletes signed with programs ranging from Division I powerhouses to smaller colleges, highlighting the depth of talent in the area. Louisiana was a popular destination, securing commitments from standout players such as wide receiver Russell Babineaux (Acadiana), safety Brent Gordan Jr. (Cecilia), and tight end Aiden Falgout (St. Thomas More).
Below is the compiled list of athletes that signed:
Acadiana
- Russell Babineaux, wide receiver, Louisiana
- Parker Bruno, running back, Harding University
- Jayden Carmouche, defensive end/tackle, Centenary College
- Tayden Collins, running back, Butler University
- Caden DiBetta, quarterback, McNeese
- Dajon Francis, safety/linebacker, Nelson University
- Keldrick Francis, linebacker, Louisiana Christian
- Jonah Gauthier, running back, Garden City Community College
- Dayln Lewis, cornerback, Louisiana Christian
- Braylon Noel, defensive back, Nicholls State
- Braxton Scriber, offensive guard, Nicholls State
Ascension Episcopal
- Brooke Gill, Iowa State University, Swim
- Anna Hicks, Centenary College of Louisiana, Swim
- Noah Trawick, Harding University, Tennis
Carencro
- Brian Amune Jr., running back/linebacker, Crown College
- Kaiden Castille, defensive tackle, Nazarene University
- Jakayln Roy, defensive end, Crown College
Catholic-New Iberia
- Luke Landry, quarterback, Louisiana Christian
Cecilia
- Brent Gordan Jr., safety, Louisiana
- Christian Menard, offensive lineman, Northwestern State
- Ellis Stewart, wide receiver, Arkansas Pine-Bluff
Crowley
- Ricky Webb, Defensive Tackle/Left tackle, Butler Community College
Erath
- Mason Hebert, running back/linebacker, Louisiana Christian
Lafayette
- Jason Coleman Jr., cornerback, Louisiana Christian
Lafayette Christian Academy
- Calvin “Tre” Parker, athlete, Louisiana Christian
Loreauville
- Kylon Polk, defensive back, Louisiana Christian
Northwest
- Davon Thibodeaux, defensive end, Coffeyville Community College
Notre Dame
- Landon Mouton, offensive lineman, Louisiana Christian
Opelousas
- D’Shaun Ford, running back, ULM
- Jonathan Ford, defensive end, Southern
- Zackieus Malveaux, ATH, Southern
- Chris Rideau, offensive lineman, Tuskegee
Rayne
- Kylin Wheeler, wide receiver, Nicholls State
Southside
- Derrick Collins, defensive back, Harding University
- Jayden Hypolite, defensive end, Missouri Southern
- Ramon Singleton Jr., running back/linebacker, East Texas Baptist University
St. Thomas More
- Aiden Falgout, tight end, Louisiana
St. Martinville
- Makharee Narcisse, wide receiver, Louisiana Christian
Teurlings Catholic
- Kaleb Daniels, defensive back, University of Arkansas at Monticello
- Jack Purser, tight end, Nicholls State
- Doug E Viltz, running back, University of Arkansas at Monticello
Vermilion Catholic
- Jonathan Dartez, quarterback, Nicholls State
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