Southastern Lions add nine to Brother Martin’s Jack Landry and rest of 2020 Football Signing Class

HAMMOND, La. – Nine student-athletes have committed to continuing their academic and athletic endeavors as members of the Southeastern Louisiana football program, Lion head coach Frank Scelfo announced on Wednesday.

The newest Lions include linebacker Kevin “KJ” Bickham (6-1, 180, Amite, La./Amite HS), defensive lineman Terry Delaney III (6-3, 290, Baton Rouge, La./Tara HS), defensive back Tyreshon Freeman (6-1, 180, Prattville, Ala./Autauga Academy) and defensive back Raymond Cutler (5-11, 180, Prattville, Ala./Autauga Academy) to bolster the SLU defense.

Offensive additions on Wednesday included quarterback Christian Westcott (6-0, 220, Mandeville, La./Lakeshore HS), wide receiver Terrell Carter (San Diego, Calif./College of San Mateo), tight end Cade Collier (6-6, 245, Mobile, Ala./Baker HS), quarterback Eli Sawyer (6-2, 220, Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills HS) and wide receiver/tight end Dominique Webster (6-4, 200, Prattville, Ala./Autauga Academy).

Southeastern opened the recruiting season by inking 16 in December and Wednesday’s additions brings the class total to 25. Scelfo believes he and his staff met most of the immediate needs in December and went into the February portion of the signing period looking to improve in specific aspects.

“We needed to increase our depth, length and speed,” Scelfo commented. “When we were in those two playoff games this past year, it was evident that we needed to make some strides from a physicality and athleticism stand point. We believe we helped that issue in December and these nine young men we added today all fit the mold of what we’re looking for.”

Southeastern continued its tradition of recruiting in-state first, as 15 of the 25 members of the signing class came from the Pelican State. The class was rounded out by six from Alabama, two from Mississippi, one from Kentucky and one from California.

“We start our recruiting in southeast Louisiana and gradually work our way out,” Scelfo said. “We truly believe we can consistently win and compete for championships with players from this area. Of the 25 players we signed, 23 are from within five hours of our campus.”

Fans looking for more information on the 2020 signing class can check out the Signing Day Show presented by Champagne Beverage, scheduled for this evening at Tope La Catering in downtown Hammond.

The show will air from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM and The Boss 103.7 FM/1400 AM and a free live video stream will also be able on the Southeastern Sports Network at www.youtube.com/sluathletics.

Scelfo and host Allen Waddell, as well as a group of guests – recruiting coordinator Ross Jenkins, wide receiver Austin Mitchell, offensive lineman Rendon Miles-Character, linebacker Alexis Ramos and defensive lineman Ronald Cherry III, will discuss the program’s 2020 signing class and all things Lion Football.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for fans with free admission offered to Touchdown Club and S Club members. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

Spring practice opens on March 3 with the annual Spring Game set for April 4. The Lions will open the 2020 schedule on Thursday, September 3 at in-state foe Tulane.

Southeastern Louisiana Football – 2020 Signing Class
Zy Alexander – CB – 6-3 – 175 – Loreauville, La. – Loreauville HS
John Allen – OL – 6-1 – 320 – Jackson, Miss. – Copiah-Lincoln CC/Forest Hill HS*
Kevin “KJ” Bickham – LB – 6-1 – 180 – Amite, La. – Amite HS**
Tijuane Bolton – DE – 6-3 – 245 – New Augusta, Miss. – Mississippi Gulf Coast CC/Perry Central HS*
Terrell Carter – WR – 6-2 – 195 – San Diego, Calif. – College of San Mateo/Madison HS**
Cade Collier – TE – 6-6 – 245 – Mobile, Ala. – Baker HS**
Raymond Cutler – DB – 5-11 – 180 – Prattville, Ala. – Autauga Academy**
Blayne Delahoussaye – CB – 5-10 – 160 – New Iberia, La. – Westgate HS
Terry Delaney III – DL – 6-3 – 290 – Baton Rouge, La. – Tara HS**
Noah Devlin – OL – 6-3 – 290 – New Orleans, La. – De La Salle HS
Ivan Drobocky – TE – 6-4 – 230 – Bowling Green, Ky. – IMG Academy*
Tyreshon Freeman – DB – 6-1 – 180 – Prattville, Ala. – Autauga Academy**
Jack Henderson – S – 6-3 – 205 – Mandeville, La. – Mandeville HS
Kamron Johnson – DL – 6-4 – 210 – Saraland, Ala. – Saraland HS
Cam Jones – WR – 6-2 -185 – Gonzales, La. – East Ascension HS
Jack Landry – PK – 5-9 – 160 – New Orleans, La. – Brother Martin HS
Jhy Orgeron – OL – 6-4 – 270 – Galliano, La. – South Lafourche HS
Eli Sawyer – QB – 6-2 – 220 – Vestavia Hills, Ala. – Vestavia Hills HS**
Rodney Sopsher – DL – 6-1 – 275 – Amite, La. – Southwest Mississippi CC/Amite HS*
TaQuan Thomas – S – 6-0 – 190 – New Orleans, La. – Kennedy HS*
Javin Turner – OL – 6-2 – 285 – Patterson, La. – Patterson HS
Dominique Webster – WR/TE – 6-4 – 200 – Prattville, Ala. – Autauga Academy**
Jacoby Wells – S – 6-1 – 200 – Harvey, La. – Helen Cox HS*
Christian Westcott – QB – 6-0 – 220 – Mandeville, La. – Lakeshore HS**
Edward Wilson – CB – 5-11 – 175 – Port Allen, La. – Port Allen HS

* – Will participate in spring practice
** – February additions

2020 Southeastern Louisiana Football Signing Class Capsules

Zy Alexander – CB – 6-3 – 175 – Loreauville, La. – Loreauville HS
Do-it-all performer at Loreauville High School … Played quarterback, free safety and wide receiver during his high school career for the Tigers … Expected to play in the secondary for the Lions … Also leads off and plays outfield for the LHS baseball team, helping his squad to a Class 2A state title as a sophomore.

John Allen – OL – 6-1 – 320 – Jackson, Miss. – Copiah-Lincoln CC/Forest Hill HS
Spent freshman season at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, earning first team All-MACJC accolades in his debut campaign … Played on both sides of the line for Forest Hill High School … Will participate in spring practice.

Kevin “KJ” Bickham – LB – 6-1 – 180 – Amite, La. – Amite HS
Defensive standout at Amite High School … Helped Warriors to Class 2A state championship as a junior … Three-star recruit listed among state’s top prospects by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … Multi-faceted athlete also is a standout on AHS track and field team.

Tijuane Bolton – DE – 6-3 – 245 – New Augusta, Miss. – Mississippi Gulf Coast CC/Perry Central HS
Spent two years at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, helping Bulldogs to national championship as a sophomore … Finished with 33 tackles and two sacks in 2019 … Prepped at Perry Central HS … Earned Region 8-2A Most Valuable Player honors at PCHS … Hattiesburg American All-Area selection … Will participate in spring practice.

Terrell Carter – WR – 6-2 – 195 – San Diego, Calif. – College of San Mateo/Madison HS
First team All-Bay 6 Conference as a sophomore at College of San Mateo … Helped team to 2019 Nor-Cal championship … Played quarterback at Madison High School, leading to team to 2016 state title … Threw for 4,629 yards and 55 touchdowns, while also rushing for 559 yards and eight scores … Played for the MHS basketball team.

Cade Collier – TE – 6-6 – 245 – Mobile, Ala. – Baker HS
Caught seven touchdowns as a senior at Baker High School … Named to AL.com Coastal Alabama All-Region team … Two-star recruit by Rivals.com … Also plays center for the BHS basketball team.

Raymond Cutler – DB – 5-11 – 180 – Prattville, Ala. – Autauga Academy
Finished with 50 catches for 1,049 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior at Autauga Academy … First team All-State selection … Helped team to three state championships.

Blayne Delahoussaye – CB – 5-10 – 160 – New Iberia, La. – Westgate HS
Shutdown corner at Westgate High School … Intercepted three passes as a junior … Also a member of the WHS 4×200 relay team that finished 13th nationally at the New Balance indoor meet.

Terry Delaney III – DL – 6-3 – 290 – Baton Rouge, La. – Tara HS
First team All-State and District 7-4A Defensive Most Valuable Player following senior season at Tara High School … Recorded 73 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior.

Noah Devlin – OL – 6-3 – 290 – New Orleans, La. – De La Salle HS
Class 3A All-State offensive lineman at De La Salle High School … Named among New Orleans’ top 50 2020 recruits by Crescent City Sports … Also earned All-Metro honors … Versatile athlete also played baseball and basketball.

Ivan Drobocky – TE – 6-4 – 230 – Bowling Green, Ky. – IMG Academy/Bowling Green HS
Spent senior season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida … Grabbed 13 passes for 386 yards and three scores in lone season with IMG … Began prep career at Bowling Green High School, catching 23 passes and two touchdowns as a junior … Last name is pronounced dro-BOSS-kee …Will participate in spring practice.

Tyreshon Freeman – DB – 6-1 – 180 – Prattville, Ala. – Autauga Academy
Named first team All-State after helping Autauga Academy to a state championship as a senior … Threw for 482 yards and nine touchdowns, while also rushing for 519 yards and 10 touchdowns … Also intercepted two passes as a member of the secondary … Projects as a defensive back for the Lions.

Jack Henderson – S – 6-3 – 205 – Mandeville, La. – Mandeville HS
All-District 6-5A performer at Mandeville High School … Played both defensive back and running back for the Skippers … Also a standout lacrosse player at MHS.

Kamron Johnson – DL – 6-4 – 210 – Saraland, Ala. – Saraland HS
Standout defensive end at Saraland High School … Helped team to 10-1 record as a senior.

Cam Jones – WR – 6-2 – 185 – Gonzales, La. – East Ascension HS
Started at quarterback as a senior at East Ascension High School … Projects as a receiver for the Lions.

Jack Landry – PK – 5-9 – 160 – New Orleans, La. – Brother Martin HS
Handled placekicking and punting duties as a senior at Brother Martin High School … All-District performer for the Crusaders.

Jhy Orgeron – OL – 6-4 – 270 – Galliano, La. – South Lafourche HS
Four-year starter at South Lafourche High School … Played guard and tackle for the Tarpons, before moving to center as a senior … All-District 7-4A selection.

Eli Sawyer – QB – 6-2 – 220 – Vestavia Hills, Ala. – Vestavia Hills HS
Earned All-Metro honors as a senior at Vestavia Hills High School … Threw for 1,497 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2019 … Also pitches for the VHS baseball team.

Rodney Sopsher – DL – 6-1 – 275 – Amite, La. – Southwest Mississippi CC/Amite HS
Finished with 20 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery as a freshman at Southwest Mississippi Community College … All-State and All-District performer as a senior at Amite High School … Will participate in spring practice.

TaQuan Thomas – S – 6-0 – 190 – New Orleans, La. – John F. Kennedy HS
Standout defensive back at John F. Kennedy High School in New Orleans … Also a sprinter on the JFKHS track and field team.

Javin Turner – OL – 6-2 – 285 – Patterson, La. – Patterson HS
Standout offensive lineman at Patterson High School … Multi-time All-District 8-3A selection for the Lumberjacks.

Dominique Webster – WR/TE – 6-4 – 200 – Prattville, Ala. – Autauga Academy
Earned first team All-State after catching five touchdowns and helping Autauga Academy to its third state title in four years … Caught 21 passes for 403 yards and five touchdowns as a junior… Also plays on the school’s basketball team.

Jacoby Wells – S – 6-1 – 200 – Harvey, La. – Helen Cox HS
Standout member of the secondary at Helen Cox High School … Rated one of the top 100 prospects in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … Will participate in spring practice.

Christian Westcott – QB – 6-0 – 210 – Mandeville, La. – Lakeshore HS
Named Louisiana Mr. Football, Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 4A Offensive MVP after senior season at Lakeshore High School … Helped Titans to state semifinals … Completed 151 of 275 passes for 2,779 yards and 35 touchdowns … Rushed for 1,368 yards and 38 touchdowns … Recorded 20 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and four forced fumbles … Also pitches and plays shortstop for the LHS baseball team.

Edward Wilson – CB – 5-11 – 175 – Port Allen, La. – Port Allen HS
Dynamic playmaker at Port Allen High School … Excelled at running back and defensive back for the Pelicans … Expected to play in the secondary for the Lions.

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