HAMMOND, La. – A total of 23 student-athletes have made the decision to continue their academic and athletic endeavors as members of the Southeastern Louisiana University football program, SLU head coach Frank Scelfo announced on National Signing Day Wednesday.
 
Scelfo and his Lion staff made improvements on both sides of the ball. The new class includes 15 defensive players and eight additions on offense.
 
"We're very excited about this signing class," Scelfo commented. "We're pleased with the diversity of the positions we were able to address. This class also features a lot of excellent students. We wanted to increase the intelligence of our team on the field and we were able to do that across the board.
 
"We're always looking to increase our team speed," Scelfo continued. "We addressed that with our additions at the receiver position and in the secondary. With a couple of exceptions, we didn't have many dynamic playmakers who were threats to score every time they touched the ball and we added some guys today who can fill that need moving forward."
 
Throughout his time with the Lions, Scelfo has preached the importance of recruiting the state of Louisiana first. A total of 15 of Wednesday's signees hail from the Pelican State.
 
"Our best players each year are coming from a close proximity to our campus," Scelfo said. "We have so many good players in this area and we have great relationships with the high schools that are allowing us to add some great talent to our program."
 
A group of 10 new signees will be on campus for the start of spring practice and get a jump on preparations for the 2024 season, as defensive end Evan Aubrey, defensive end Lamar Brown, running back Taboris (TJ) Charles, cornerback Levi Darensbourg, defensive tackle Louis Gendron, offensive lineman Zane Hooper, wide receiver D'Khai Joseph, quarterback Tanner Murray, linebacker Joe Sniffin and defensive back BJ Wagner will all be enrolled for the spring semester.
 
Southeastern will open spring practice Feb. 19, which runs through March 23. The Lions open the 2024 season at Tulane Aug. 31.
 
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
Lamar Brown – DE – 6-3 – 230 – Coatesville, Penn. – Sussex County CC/Coatesville 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
Jermaine Davis – DB – 5-10 – 165 – Hammond, La. – Hammond HS
Louis Gendron – DT – 6-3 – 280 – Levis, Quebec, Canada – 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
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
Damian Reed – OL – 6-2 – 275 – Iowa, La. – Iowa HS
Joe Sniffin – LB – 6-1 – 225 – Belton, Texas – Trinity Valley CC/Belton 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
Nico Williams – QB – 6-5 – 200 – Gulfport, Miss. – Gulfport HS
 
Amiree Alexander – OL – 6-2 – 315 – Reserve, La. – Riverside Academy
Earned all-district honors on both sides of the ball at Riverside Academy … All-state offensive linemen for the Rebels … Started high school career at Discovery High School in Atlanta, where he was a Class 7A All-State wrestler.
Head Coach Frank Scelfo on Alexander: "Amiree is a powerful player that was effective on both sides of the ball at Riverside Academy. We're going to try him on the offensive line to start out, but we think he can be a contributor on either side of the line of scrimmage moving forward."
 
Evan Aubrey – DE – 6-4 – 225 – Orleans, Ontario, Canada – Clearwater Academy International HS
Spent final prep season at Clearwater Academy International High School in Florida … Recorded 70 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks and an interception … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Aubrey: "Evan is one of two Canadian natives from Clearwater Academy in this class, along with Louis Gendron. The success in the CFL of (former Lions) Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Devonte Williams really helped us in the recruiting process with both of those guys."
 
Lamar Brown – DE – 6-3 – 230 – Coatesville, Penn. – Sussex County CC/Coatesville HS
Finished freshman season at Sussex County Community College with 47 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, eight sacks and forced fumble … Standout prep performer at Coatesville High School … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Brown: "We're losing some bend and end rush capabilities with the graduation of (2023 first team All-SLC defensive end) Arlen Williams. Lamar is one of the guys we're bringing in to help fill that need."
 
Tre Brown – DB – 5-11 – 175 – New Orleans, La. – Edna Karr HS
All-district performer at Edna Karr High School … Was named Catholic League Newcomer of the Year last spring as a shortstop and pitcher for the Cougar baseball team … Plans to play both football and baseball at SLU.
Scelfo on Brown: "Tre joins our program after a great career at Karr. He's an explosive hitter and someone we think can help us in man coverage and as a run defender."
 
Kyle Cannon – LB – 6-1 – 220 – LaPlace, La. – St. Charles Catholic HS
2023 District 11-2A Defensive MVP and all-state performer at St. Charles Catholic High School … Was the state championship game MVP after helping the Comets repeat as state champions in 2022.
Scelfo on Cannon: "Kyle was a captain and leader for a St. Charles Catholic program that won two state championships and played in the finals again this year. We feel like Kyle can contribute immediately."
 
Taboris (TJ) Charles – RB – 5-11 – 180 – Moss Point, Miss. – Moss Point HS
District 8-4A Super 22 selection at Moss Point High School … Rushed for 1,265 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior … Avid outdoorsman … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Charles: "TJ is a home-run threat. He's physical, has great top-end speed and has the chance to take it the distance every time he touches it."
 
Levi Darensbourg – CB – 6-0 – 170 – New Orleans, La. – Edna Karr HS
All-District performer at Edna Karr High School … Intercepted six passes as a junior for the Cougars … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Darensbourg: "Levi is another player that we think we can contribute immediately. When you get players from Karr High School, you know they know how to play, be coached and be disciplined."
 
Jermaine Davis – DB – 5-10 – 165 – Hammond, La. – Hammond HS
Standout performer at Hammond High School, playing both defensive back and wide receiver for the Tors … Earned All-District 6-5A honors at HHS.
Scelfo on Davis: "Jermaine is an athletic player that we're excited to keep right here at home in Hammond, America."
 
Louis Gendron – DT – 6-3 – 280 – Levis, Quebec, Canada – Clearwater Academy International HS
Spent senior season at Clearwater Academy International High School in Florida … Started prep career in native Canada and was an RSEQ All-Star team member … Speaks fluent French … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Gendron: "Louis is one of two Canadian natives from Clearwater Academy in this class, along with Evan Aubrey. The success in the CFL of (former Lions) Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Devonte Williams really helped us in the recruiting process with both of those guys."
 
Stiles Guidry – LB – 6-1 – 225 – Amite, La. – Oak Forest Academy
All-MAIS performer at Oak Forest Academy, playing both linebacker and running back for head coach and former SLU standout Drew Misita … Selected to compete in the MAIS All-Star game … Finished senior season with 136 tackles defensively and 12 touchdowns on offense … Helped the Yellow Jackets to a state championship as a junior.
Scelfo on Guidry: "Stiles is a physical player that we think can play multiple positions for us defensively. We're pleased to be able to keep Stiles here at home in Tangipahoa Parish."
 
Carter Hanberry – LB – 6-0 – 200 – Geismar, La. – Dutchtown HS
Played defensive back and quarterback at Dutchtown High School … Earned All-District 5-5A honors for DHS … Also plays baseball for the Griffins.
Scelfo on Hanberry: "Carter had an outstanding senior season playing both ways at Dutchtown. He's a physical guy who attacks the football that we think can play either linebacker or safety for us."
 
James Harris – DE – 6-2 – 225 – Oak Grove, La. – Oak Grove HS
All-state performer helped Oak Grove High School to consecutive state championships in his final two prep seasons … Also was a member of the OGHS state championship baseball team in 2023.
Scelfo on Harris: "We've had success with Oak Grove products in recent years and James is the latest in that group. He possesses good size and can really help our pass rush with his athleticism."
 
Zane Hooper – OL – 6-0 – 270 – Denham Springs, La. – Copiah-Lincoln CC/Denham Springs HS
All-MACCC South performer as a freshman at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … All-District 4-5A performer at Denham Springs High School … Comes to Hammond with three years of eligibility remaining … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Hooper: "Zane is a dynamic, athletic offensive lineman who fills a need for us at center. He'll be on campus for spring practice and we expect him to step in and contribute immediately."
 
D'Khai Joseph – WR – 5-10 – 160 – Reserve, La. – East St. John HS
Racked up over 2,100 yards receiving and 34 touchdowns over his final two seasons at East St. John High School … All-District 7-5A performer for the Wildcats …. Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Joseph: "D'Khai is a playmaker out of East St. John High School. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands."
 
Tanner Murray – QB – 6-3 – 195 – Houston, Texas – Butler CC/Langham Creek HS
All-KJCCC performer as a freshman at Butler Community College in Kansas … Threw for 1,644 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Grizzlies … Started collegiate career at UTSA, redshirting in 2022 … All-district quarterback at Langham Creek High School in Houston … Threw for 1,267 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 224 yards as a senior … also rushed for 224 yards and six TDs on 68 carries in 2021 … passed for 1,659 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 469 yards and eight scores as a junior … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Murray: "Tanner's got a good arm and played at the same high school as (SLU tight ends coach/special teams coordinator) Ross Jenkins. We expect Tanner to come in and compete for the job this spring."
 
Raiyen Oatis – DB – 5-11 – 175 – Donaldsonville, La. – Donaldsonville HS
All-District 8-3A safety at Donaldsonville High School … Also played quarterback as a junior for the Tigers, before switching to the secondary full-time as a senior … Also a member of the DHS basketball team.
Scelfo on Oatis: "Raiyen runs well and has good length at the cornerback position. The physicality he plays with makes him a candidate to play early for us."
 
Darnell O'Quinn – WR – 6-0 – 170 – New Orleans, La. – John Ehret HS
Multi-time All-District 8-5A performer at John Ehret High School … Played multiple positions, including quarterback for the Patriots … Started prep career at Helen Cox High School, where he earned all-state honors as a high jumper.
Scelfo on O'Quinn: "Darnell has great hands and was John Ehret's top home run threat this past season. He has length, speed and is a dynamic playmaker, but what really stands out about his is his hands."
 
Damian Reed – OL – 6-2 – 275 – Iowa, La. – Iowa HS
All-state performer and Lake Charles American Press All-Southwest Louisiana selection at Iowa High School … Helped Yellowjackets to District 3-3A championship as a senior, clearing the way for an offense that averaged 31.5 points per game.
Scelfo on Reed: "Damian's a physical player that uses his size well to move the pile. We lacked a little bit of physicality up front offensively last year and Damian is one of the additions that should help remedy that issue."
 
Joe Sniffin – LB – 6-1 – 225 – Belton, Texas – Trinity Valley CC/Belton HS
Recorded 174 tackles, four sacks, 14 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery in two seasons at Trinity Valley Community College … Earned All-SWJCFC honors … TSWA All-State linebacker at Belton High School, where his father, Brett, is the head coach … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Sniffin: "Joe is a hard-nosed player that was a captain at Trinity Valley. He's a leader, a good student and a fiery, physical competitor that we feel can make an immediate impact."
 
Jaedon Voisin – TE/RB – 6-2 – 240 – Belle Chasse, La. – Belle Chasse HS
All-state and three-time All-District 10-4A performer at Belle Chasse High School … Versatile performer was a standout at running back and defensive end for the Cardinals.
Scelfo on Voisin: "Jaedon played multiple positions on both sides of the ball at Belle Chasse High School and we can't wait to get him on campus to see which side of the ball he'll fit in with us. Jaedon's a strong, physical player that plays with balance."
 
BJ Wagner – DB – 6-2 – 200 – Orlando, Fla. – El Camino College/Orlando Christian Prep
First team All-National Northern League selection at El Camino College in 2023 … Recorded 52 tackles with an interception and three pass breakups for the Warriors … Started collegiate career at Western Kentucky, recording 13 tackles in nine games in the 2022 campaign … Finished with 166 tackles, seven interceptions and 4.5 tackles for loss in high school career at Orlando Christian Prep … Also caught 89 passes for 1,353 yards and 20 touchdowns … Will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Wagner: "BJ is a versatile player who can play multiple roles for us in the secondary. He plays with the physicality we're looking to add to our secondary."

Adyn Wilkinson – TE – 6-4 – 230 – Baton Rouge, La. – Central HS
Multi-time All-District 4-5A performer at Central High School … Caught five touchdowns as a senior.
Scelfo on Wilkinson: "Adyn is long, athletic with really good ball skills. We have a reputation for using our tight ends and that helped us in his recruitment. Adyn can take the top off the defense from the tight end position and he's tough to cover."
 
Nico Williams – QB – 6-5 – 200 – Gulfport, Miss. – Gulfport HS
Made switch to quarterback after starting prep career as a wide receiver at Gulfport High School … Standout outfielder and pitcher for GHS baseball team … Plans on playing both football and baseball at SLU.
Scelfo on Williams: "Nico has great potential at quarterback as he's early in his development at the position. We think the sky's the limit for Nico as his growth as a player continues."
 
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