Louisiana football adds 21 signees on early signing day
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National Signing Day is here and for Louisiana football, that means a sneak peek into its future.
After finishing the 2025 college football season with a 6-6 overall record and securing bowl eligibility, the Cajuns ended the year with some momentum and it is growing with this Class of 2026 signees.
“To get to add people to our roster, to add to the culture that we’re trying to build, we’re really excited about this group,” Ragin’ Cajuns coach Michael Desormeaux said. “This group has been really rock solid throughout the whole season. You know a lot of these guys have been committed since June and it’s been a really fun group.”
During the early signing period, which is from Dec. 3-5, the Cajuns have signed 21 players with six being mid-year enrollees. Out of the 21, 13 are from Louisiana with linebacker Luke Green and cornerback Braylon Walker of Lafayette Christian Academy being the most local.
Over half of the Cajuns’ recruits are ranked as three-star prospects or higher, according to 247Sports. Of those ranked signees, long snapper Jackson Villaume is the most notable one listed as a five star and No. 9 ranked long snapper in the nation by Kohl’s Professional Camps.
Here’s a complete list of the Cajuns Class of 2026 signees:
(Athletes listed in alphabetical order)
- David Baker, offensive lineman, Warren Easton HS
- Rod Bingham, safety, Plaquemine HS
- Jerry Birdlow, tight end, Slidell HS
- Kristion Brooks, wide receiver, Zachary HS
- Ty Dominique, defensive lineman, St. Augustine HS
- Devin Franklin, linebacker, Oak Grove HS
- Jai’Vale Fredericks, offensive lineman, Daphne HS (AL)
- Mason Golding, punter, Melbourne,Austrailia
- Gunnar Goodwin, offensive lineman, Kossuth HS (MS)
- Luke Green, linebacker, Lafayette Christian
- Julius Harper, cornerback, Jefferson Davis County HS (MS)
- Harrison Kidder, linebacker,Catholic Baton Rouge HS
- Jayden Michael, offensive lineman, Lutcher HS
- Jordan Pinnock, defensive lineman, University Lab
- Jayden Reed, safety, Neville
- Trey Shaw, offensive line, Oak Grove HS (MS)
- Ke’Rynn Smith, running back, Holy Cross HS
- Jackson Villaume, long snapper, Parkview Baptist
- Braylon Walker, cornerback, Lafayette Christian
- Xavier Waters, defensive lineman, North Shore HS (TX)
- Edrick Williams, safety, Daphne HS (AL)
Shannon Belt covers high school sports and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow her high school and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ShannonBelt3. Got questions regarding HS/UL athletics? Send them to Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com.
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