HAMMOND, La. – Defensive end Bryce Cage has chosen to continue his academic and athletic endeavors as a member of the Southeastern Louisiana football program, SLU head coach Frank Scelfo announced on Friday.  
 
Cage (6-4, 250, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Scotlandville HS) is the seventh signee for the Lions during the December signing period. He will join Southeastern for the fall 2021 season.
 
On Wednesday, Southeastern opened the signing period with the addition of defensive end Cherif Seye (6-5, 260, Houston, Texas, ASA College (FL)/Alief Hastings HS), offensive lineman Gavin Burtchaell (6-6, 275, Chalmette, Louisiana, Chalmette HS), wide receiver Lynarise Elpheage Jr. (5-10, 175, New Orleans, Louisiana, Carver HS), wide receiver/defensive back Coryell Pierce (5-11, 175, New Orleans, Louisiana, Booker T. Washington HS), offensive lineman Blakley Miller (6-5, 275, Paducah, Kentucky, McCracken County HS) and quarterback Bauer Sharp (6-5, 220, Dothan, Alabama, Dothan HS).
 
Spring practice preparations for the season will begin January 15. SLU is scheduled to open its six-game, conference-only spring schedule on Feb. 27 at Sam Houston State. The Lions host McNeese on March 6 at Strawberry Stadium to open their home slate.  
 
2021 Southeastern Louisiana Football Signing Class
Gavin Burtchaell – OL – 6-6 – 275 – Chalmette, La. – Chalmette HS
Bryce Cage – DE – 6-4 – 250 – Baton Rouge, La. – Scotlandville HS
Lynarise Elpheage, Jr. – WR – 5-10 – 175 – New Orleans, La. – Carver HS
Blakley Miller – OL – 6-5 – 275 – Paducah, Ky. – McCracken County HS
Coryell Pierce – WR/DB – 5-11 – 175 – New Orleans, La. – Booker T. Washington HS
Cherif Seye – DE – 6-5 – 260 – Houston, Texas – ASA College/Alief Hastings HS
Bauer Sharp – QB – 6-5 – 220 – Dothan, Ala. – Dothan HS

Player Capsules
Gavin Burtchaell – OL – 6-6 – 275 – Chalmette, La. – Chalmette HS
Prepped at Chalmette High School, playing tight end for the Owls … Expected to be an offensive lineman at the collegiate level.
Head Coach Frank Scelfo on Burtchaell: "We got an absolute steal with Gavin. He's a big, lean, aggressive player who comes off the ball very well. He's a physical player that we think will grow into an athletic tackle for us and give us a physical presence we haven't had."
 
Bryce Cage – DE – 6-4 – 250 – Baton Rouge, La. – Scotlandville HS
All-District defensive end at Scotlandville High School … Accumulated 12 sacks in six games as a senior.
Scelfo on Cage: "Bryce has length, can run well and makes plays. He compares favorably to (SLU preseason All-Southland defensive end) Josh Carr Jr. coming out of high school. Bryce's athleticism and ability to come off the ball is going to make him a force for our pass rush."
 
Lynarise Elpheage Jr. – WR – 5-10 – 175 – New Orleans, La. – Carver HS
Accounted for over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns during sophomore and junior seasons at Carver High School … Nicknamed the "Human Joy Stick" for his dynamic playmaking ability … Father, Lynarise Elpheage Sr., was coached by SLU head coach Frank Scelfo at Tulane from 2000-02.
Scelfo on Elpheage Jr.: "Lynarise is dynamic with the ball in his hands. I signed his father out of high school when I was at Tulane and his son is cut from the same mold. Lynarise can have an immediate impact in the return game with his explosiveness."
 
Blakley Miller – OL – 6-5 – 275 – Paducah, Ky. – McCracken County HS
All-WKC and Paducah Sun All-Purchase selection at McCracken County High School … Also a standout on the MCHS wrestling team … Father, William, attended SLU.
Scelfo on Miller: "Blakley is a second-generation Lion and we were really impressed with him when he came to our camp a couple of summers ago. He gives us that added length that we've really been looking for on the offensive line."
 
Coryell Pierce – WR/DB – 5-11 – 175 – New Orleans, La. – Booker T. Washington HS
Do-everything wide receiver and defensive back at Booker T. Washington High School … Also standout on school's basketball team, earning All-District 10-3A honors as the Lions' point guard … Helped basketball team to the 2019 state championship game.
Scelfo on Pierce: "Coryell is very athletic and can play on either side of the ball. We're going to want to get the ball in his hands and we may have to move him around to see where he best fits. Coryell's athleticism is going to lead to him finding a place on the field."
 
Cherif Seye – DE – 6-5 – 260 – Houston, Texas – ASA College (FL)/Alief Hastings HS
Signed with Bethune Cookman out of high school, before transferring to ASA College in Florida … Prepped at Alief Hastings High School … Will enroll in SLU for the spring semester and be eligible to compete in the spring 2021 season.
Scelfo on Seye: "Cherif is a big, physical player that can give us an added presence on the defensive line. He can play right away this spring and we expect him to be an immediate impact."
 
Bauer Sharp – QB – 6-5 – 220 – Dothan, Ala. – Dothan HS
Starting quarterback at Dothan High School … Began prep career as starting quarterback and baseball standout at Northside Methodist Academy.  
Scelfo on Sharp: "Bauer has great size and is very athletic. He fits the mold of what we want out of the quarterback position. He reminds me a little bit of (former Tulane quarterback) Patrick Ramsey. He has a big arm, he's a great leader and can make a difference with his athleticism. Bauer has a chance to be a big-time player for us and we think the sky's the limit for him."
 
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