Shreveport area high school football: 21 cornerbacks to watch in 2022
Jimmy WatsonThe 2022 high school football season is inching closer. Here's a look at some of the top cornerbacks in the Shreveport area to watch and what some of their coaches said about them.
Brennan Benton
Minden, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-1, 160
Why selected: “Solid sophomore season. Fast, explosive athlete with great ability to cover and high-point a ball.” – Coach Spencer Heard
Tre Davis
Calvary, Jr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 160
Why selected: “A great cover guy who totaled 46 tackles in 2021.” – Coach Rodney Guin
Trey Dewitt
Mansfield, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-2, 180
Why selected: The rangy Dewitt has the ability to keep a big receiver from high-pointing the ball.
Cortaveous Dorsey
Green Oaks, So.
Height/weight: 6-0, 145
Why selected: “Saw a huge growth with confidence and speed this offseason. Saw plenty of playing time as a freshman.” – Coach Chadwick Lewis
Landon Duggan
Benton, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 165
Why selected: “Very versatile athlete. Played receiver, running back and cornerback last year. Great, quick feet and uses his hands well to jam receivers or to maintain contact while he's running downfield with them. Extremely hard worker and tough kid.” – Coach Reynolds Moore
Tre Fuller
Captain Shreve, So.
Height/weight: 6-2, 175
Why selected: “Tre started seven games for us as a freshman last season and is a ballhawk in the secondary. He’s going to be a big-time player in the state of Louisiana in the coming years and already holds an offer from Grambling.”
Ju’won Harris
Red River, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-9, 160
Why selected: “He’s great in coverage, plays the ball well, and is very physical. He could easily transition to receiver for us if necessary. Harris has very good speed which will serve him well leading our secondary and special teams this fall.” – Coach Jeff Harper
Ashtin Jackson
Parkway, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 170
Why selected: “Started 12 of 13 games last season and had a great three games in the playoffs covering some of the best receivers in the state last year. The tall corner looks to have a breakout season.” – Coach Coy Brotherton
Kody Jackson
Evangel, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-2, 180
Why selected: “Currently holding Louisiana Tech and ULL offers, Jackson is the fastest Eagle. He has a nose for the ball and plays like his hair is on fire.” – Coach Denny Duron
Cajuan Johns
Southwood, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-9, 175
Why selected: Johns likes the challenge of covering the opponents’ best receiver and he usually wins the battle.
Otis Kent
Glenbrook, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-9, 157
Why selected: Has tremendous cover skills and rarely misses a tackle.
Jake McGee
Captain Shreve, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-9, 152
Why selected: “Jake has shown the most improvement this offseason and has dedicated himself to being a better player and leader for our program. Extremely smart player who makes our calls in the secondary.” – Coach Adam Kirby
Jordan McWain
Ruston, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-0, 158
Why selected: McWain had a great 2021 with 24 tackles, including three for a loss, and six pass breakups.
Chris Montgomery
Airline, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 175
Why selected: “Chris is a great cover corner with the ability to play safety at the next level. He is very versatile and moves well.” – Coach Justin Scogin
DJ Riser
Haughton, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 175
Why selected: “Picked off three footballs last year and improved every week during the season.” – Coach Jason Brotherton
Cooper Sanders
North Webster, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 175
Why selected: “Cooper is one of the heartbeats of our team. A great leader. Has started at some position since he was a sophomore.” – Coach John Ware
Jay Smart
Many, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-0, 185
Why selected: “Jay is one of the best man corners in that state. Plays three sports and is being recruited in football and baseball.” – Coach Jess Curtis
Chase Stewart
Northwood, Jr.
Height/weight: 5-8, 160
Why selected: “Stewart has grown up a lot on the 7-on7 circuit playing the Elite squad out of Monroe. He has great patience and closing speed to the ball.” – Coach Austin Brown
LaMichael Taylor
Byrd, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 163
Why selected: Taylor played in majority of the games last year, starting most of them. He had 15 tackles, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
Tyler Welch
Huntington, So.
Height/weight: 6-2, 175
Why selected: "Tyler is no stranger to the Friday night lights, having started five games last season picking off two passes during the Raiders' playoff run. Tyler Welch is a name that many will recognize soon as one of the best young cover men." – Coach Steve Dennis
J’Shun Youngblood
Bossier, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-0, 190
Why selected: “Youngblood is by far one of the most athletic/talented defensive backs I’ve ever seen. Transfer from North Desoto. I see amazing things from this young man.” – Coach De’Aumante Johnson
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