Greater New Orleans area leading rusher Corey Warren of Pearl River commits to Nicholls
The extended New Orleans area’s leading rusher for 2019, Pearl River’s Corey Warren, has decided to continue his football career with the Southland Conference champion Nicholls Colonels.
I am very excited to say that I have decided to continue my academic and football career at Nicholls State University! #backtobackchamps #GeauxColonels pic.twitter.com/9bfxauFp5e
— Corey Warren Jr (@CoreyWarrenJr1) November 25, 2019
The 5-10, 206-pound Warren raced for 1,685 yards this past season along with 28 touchdowns. He finished 2018 with 1,526 yards and 27 scores.
Warren received interest from SLU, Memphis, ULL, New Mexico Highlands and Arkansas State. He runs a 4.53 forty and holds a 3.0 GPA.
The number speak for themselves. Warren is an uber-productive runner who gets much of his yardage following contact. He displays great balance and runs over defenders with his great lower body strength. Warren is good receiver in wheel routes and in the flats. He runs away from defenders.
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Born and raised in the New Orleans area, Rene Nadeau has been involved in sports ever since his earliest memories. Rene played basketball, wrestled, ran track, and was an All-District running back in football at John F. Kennedy High School. He went on to play football at LSU, developing a passion for the game in even greater fashion while in…