High School Football Recruiting: St. Thomas More, Lafayette

Josh Sibley played football for approximately thirteen years. He is now a scout with Louisiana Gridiron Football and is currently scouting high school level talent throughout Louisiana. He hopes to help recruits reach their full potential and get to that next level of play.

 

St. Thomas More is located in Lafayette, LA. Last season they finished with a district record of 5-0 and an overall record of 11-2.

 

William Cryer

JR RB

Height: 5.08

Weight: 175

3 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Good vision
  • Shifty runner

Negatives

  • Needs size

Overall

William is a shifty runner that pairs both his good vision and speed well. He catches the ball out of the backfield well, and away from his body, and gets up field quickly. He should look to improve on his ball handling skills and working on hand-offs with his QB during the off-season. Could be a DII prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029273/59df74ed4ba99e2480209271

 

Dalen Cambre

JR QB/WR

Height: 6.0

Weight: 175

3 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Quick release
  • Buys time with his feet

Negatives

  • Needs size

Overall

Dalen has great anticipation skills and throws to receivers to allow for run after catch yardage. He has good vision and keeps his eyes down field while moving around to buy more time with his feet. He has good technique and good arm strength that he couples with a quick release. He could use more bulk in the off-season. Could be a DI FCS or DII prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029254/5a13181342061b0b6cb2f6f2

 

Sydney Lindon

JR RB/WR

Height: 5.11

Weight: 185

3 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Good speed
  • Good strength

Negatives

  • Tendency to grab at ball
  • Needs bulk

Overall

Sydney runs with balance and tenacity. He has good speed and strength and the ability to make defenders miss. He has good hands and catches the ball away from his body. He does sometimes take a false step at the snap of the ball, and also has a tendency to grab at the ball during the quarterback-running back exchange. These both can easily be corrected with practice during the off-season. Could be a DI FCS or DII prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029252/59d13a7a66565f04044620e5

 

Gregory Mahtook

JR SS

Height: 6.01

Weight: 185

4 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Good instincts
  • Good speed

Negatives

  • Needs bulk

Overall

Gregory is a solid form tackler with good speed and instincts. He has a quick first step, and fights off blockers well. He should look to add a little bulk in the off-season. Could be a DI FBS or FCS prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029278/59a8b10a06610520dcfda857

 

Trevor Robertson 

JR K/P

Height: 5.11

Weight: 183

2 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Strong leg

Negatives

  • Needs bulk

Overall

Trevor is a very accurate kicker, who made 63 of 63 extra points last season. He has a strong leg which accounted for a large percent of his kickoffs being touch-backs. He should look to add some bulk in the off-season and practice more with his follow through on punts. Could be a DI FCS or DII prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029253/5a05ad2164dede264c3160ef

 

Grant Arceneaux

JR WR

Height: 5.08

Weight: 165

3 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Shifty receiver
  • Good route runner

Negatives

  • Needs size

Overall

Grant is a shifty receiver with great vision and good speed. He has great hands and jumping ability and will win most 50/50 balls. He is a good route runner and has the ability to make defenders miss in space. Could be a DII or DIII prospect. Here is a link.  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029260/5a1cc436bd6a7c01d02d0c02

 

Jerry Wimberly

JR OLB

Height: 5.08

Weight: 185

Need more film for assessment

 

Burke Mathews

JR DT

Height: 6.0

Weight: 330

2 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Great size

Negatives

  • Needs to work on hands placement
  • Bad technique

Overall

Burke has great size and decent speed, however, he should look to focus on his hand placement and keeping his pad level low during the off-season. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029280/5a1ece90f31cc412642013db

 

Landon Burton

JR C/G

Height: 6.03

Weight: 305

4 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • Great run blocker
  • Great strength

Negatives

  • Feet are a little heavy

Overall

Laden has great strength and size and uses them to drive defenders off the ball. He is a dominant force on the offensive line and at the point of attack. He is a great run blocker, but his feet can get a little heavy in pass blocking. Could be a DI FBS or FCS prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029297/5a1c44bdb53f960c94e41606

 

Thomas DeLoach

JR G/FB

Height: 5.10

Weight: 230

4 Star Recruit

 

Positives

  • High motor
  • High football IQ

Negatives

  • Needs size

Overall 

Thomas plays with leverage and beats most defensive linemen across from him that are taller and heavier. He has a strong initial punch and quick feet that he uses to set up defenders on key blocks to spring his running back. Thomas has a mean/nasty streak and plays until the whistle. He has a high motor and doesn’t take plays off. He could be used more as a fullback or H-Back at the next level. Could be a DI FBS or FCS prospect. Here is a link. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6029295/59e55f315cb3af0d647b697c

 

CJ Hill

JR CB

Height: 5.08

Weight: 150

Need updated film