Southeastern Lions add six football signees for 2024

HAMMOND, La. – Six student-athletes have decided to continue their academic and athletic endeavors as members of the Southeastern Louisiana University football program, SLU head football coach Frank Scelfo announced Wednesday.

The Lions welcomed four signees Wednesday in defensive end Otto Brewer III (Gulf Shores, Alabama), long snapper Will Davidson (Marietta, Georgia), offensive lineman Isaiah Hayes (Clearwater, Florida) and quarterback Jamarcus Pittman (McComb, Mississippi).

Scelfo also announced the addition of midyear transfer defensive backs Shakespeare Louis (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) and Nick Turner (Slidell, Louisiana). Both are currently enrolled and will participate in spring practice.

The newest additions join 21 December signees to give the Lions 27 newcomers heading into the 2024 campaign.

“We put pieces in place where we thought we had some holes,” Scelfo commented. “We have some guys are going to be ready to contribute immediately and others who are going to fill some gaps we’ll have when we graduate our next senior class after the 2024 season.”

Southeastern’s spring practice will run Feb. 20 through March 23. The Lions open their 12-game 2024 schedule at Tulane.

2024 Southeastern Football Signing Class
Amiree Alexander – OL – 6-2 – 315 – Reserve, La. – Riverside Academy
Evan Aubrey – DE – 6-4 – 225 – Orleans, Ontario, Canada – Clearwater Academy International HS
Otto Brewer III – DE – 6-3 – 245 – Gulf Shores, Ala. – Gulf Shores HS
Tre Brown – DB – 5-11 – 175 – New Orleans, La. – Edna Karr HS
Kyle Cannon – LB – 6-1 – 220 – LaPlace, La. – St. Charles Catholic HS
Taboris (TJ) Charles – RB – 5-11 – 180 – Moss Point, Miss. – Moss Point HS
Levi Darensbourg – CB – 6-0 – 170 – New Orleans, La. – Edna Karr HS
Will Davidson – LS – 5-11 – 190 – Marietta, Ga. – Lassiter HS
Jermaine Davis – DB – 5-10 – 165 – Hammond, La. – Hammond HS
Louis Gendron – DT – 6-3 – 280 – Levis, Quebec, Canada – Clearwater Academy International HS
Isaiah Hayes – OL – 6-4 – 300 – Clearwater, Fla. – Clearwater Academy International HS
Stiles Guidry – LB – 6-1 – 225 – Amite, La. – Oak Forest Academy
Carter Hanberry – LB – 6-0 – 200 – Geismar, La. – Dutchtown HS
James Harris – DE – 6-2 – 225 – Oak Grove, La. – Oak Grove HS
Zane Hooper – OL – 6-0 – 270 – Denham Springs, La. – Copiah-Lincoln CC/Denham Springs HS
D’Khai Joseph – WR – 5-10 – 160 – Reserve, La. – East St. John HS
Shakespeare Louis – DB – 6-1 – 205 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Robert Morris/Clearwater Academy International HS
Tanner Murray – QB – 6-3 – 195 – Houston, Texas – Butler CC/Langham Creek HS
Raiyen Oatis – DB – 5-11 – 175 – Donaldsonville, La. – Donaldsonville HS
Darnell O’Quinn – WR – 6-0 – 170 – New Orleans, La. – John Ehret HS
Jamarcus Pittman – QB – 6-3 – 220 – McComb, Miss. – McComb HS
Damian Reed – OL – 6-2 – 275 – Iowa, La. – Iowa HS
Joe Sniffin – LB – 6-1 – 225 – Belton, Texas – Trinity Valley CC/Belton HS
Nick Turner – DB – 5-11 – 190 – Slidell, La. – Toledo/Brother Martin HS
Jaedon Voisin – TE/RB – 6-2 – 240 – Belle Chasse, La. – Belle Chasse HS
BJ Wagner – DB – 6-2 – 200 – Orlando, Fla. – El Camino College/Orlando Christian Prep
Adyn Wilkinson – TE – 6-4 – 230 – Baton Rouge, La. – Central HS

New Addition Capsules

Otto Brewer III – DE – 6-3 – 245 – Gulf Shores, Ala. – Gulf Shores HS
All-State and All-Region performer at Gulf Shores High School … Helped team to state title as a senior … Played both tight end and defensive end at GSHS … Expected to play defensive end for the Lions.
Head Coach Frank Scelfo on Brewer: “Otto had a great senior year at Gulf Shores High School. He’s a physical player, who is athletic coming off the edge. He’ll add to our length and size up front.”

Will Davidson – LS – 5-11 – 190 – Marietta, Ga. – Lassiter HS
All-Region 7-6A selection at Lassiter High School … Played running back and linebacker in addition to long snapping duties during prep career … Also was a member of the LHS baseball team.
Scelfo on Davidson: “Will was one of the top deep snappers at our camp last summer. We’re excited to add him to the program.”

Isaiah Hayes – OL – 6-4 – 300 – Clearwater, Fla. – Clearwater Academy International HS
Standout performer at Clearwater Academy International in Florida … Moved to the interior of the offensive line for his senior season.
Scelfo on Hayes: “We like Isaiah’s size and length. He’s extremely athletic and really made big strides as a senior.”

Shakespeare Louis – DB – 6-1 – 205 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Robert Morris/Clearwater Academy International HS
Started collegiate career at Robert Morris … Recorded 46 tackles and broke up four passes in 20 games for the Colonials … Native of Canada prepped at Clearwater Academy International HS … Will have two years of eligibility remaining … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Louis: “Shakespeare’s an athletic player with plenty of college football experience. He’s a versatile guy that can play both safety positions or the star.”

Jamarcus Pittman – QB – 6-3 – 220 – McComb, Miss. – McComb HS
2023 Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year after senior season at McComb High School … Threw for 2,904 yards and 37 touchdowns versus three interceptions in final prep season … Rushed for 425 yards and 11 touchdowns … 48 total touchdowns led the state and he ranked in Mississippi’s top 10 for passing yards (6th) and total yards (7th).
Scelfo on Pittman: “Jamarcus has a big arm. He put up huge numbers in high school and we think he has the potential to do the same thing here.”

Nick Turner – DB – 5-11 – 190 – Slidell, La. – Toledo/Brother Martin HS
Graduate transfer has played in 29 games at Toledo (2022-23) and Arkansas (2020-21) … Prepped at Brother Martin High School … Tallied 31 tackles, eight pass breakups and two interceptions as a senior.
Scelfo on Turner: “Nick is an older, mature graduate transfer with plenty of collegiate experience. We expect him to come in and compete for a starting job immediately.”

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