Port Allen lineman Marcus Keyes commits to Louisiana

[Boomer]

Great get for the Cajuns!!1

---OK here goes---How many stars???

[RedCajun]

He's going to need to put on at least 30 more pounds of muscle to play left tackle.

He will have time to do that. If he has the frame and the athletic ability, it should not be a problem. There are tons of examples where high school tight ends have been converted to stud offensive tackles in college (and later nfl) due to their athletic ability.

* i know Keyes is not a hs tight end, but mentioned that for reference of tackles being developed instead of stepping on campus 300 + pounds with the athletic ability required to protect a qb's blind side

[CrazyCajun]

Our current LT was a TE in high school

[Zeebart21]

I agree, he has the potential. Our line is averaging 280lbs. This includes freshmen that have just started real weight training at UL.

This kid will need at least 20-30 more pounds to be a starter at left tackle for UL. He will get thrown around if not.

Tech, Houston, Central Fl and mizzou didn't seem to be too concerned. Might be on if the best guys we sign this year... Hope we can keep him????

[ULGrad@HOU]

Excellent pickup by UL, he will probably receive more offers as the season goes, but he really sounds like he wants to be a Ragin Cajun. Welcome to UL Marcus.

[CajunFan3406]

His feet, athletic ability and frame are more important now then his weight. With his wingspan, he has the potential to grow another 1' or 2' over the next year. I don't care how strong you are at left tackle, you will be beat more often than not with speed at left tackle without good lateral movement. He will redshirt his freshman season to get stronger.

Can still grow another 1' or 2'?!?!?

If that happens then maybe he should consider a career in hoops instead of football.

;-)

[CrazyCajun]

Can still grow another 1' or 2'?!?!?

If that happens then maybe he should consider a career in hoops instead of football.

;-)

Basketball? How about the circus?

[moorecajun]

Basketball? How about the circus?

I just caught what you caught! Nice

[basinbear]

---OK here goes---How many stars???

6

[CajunRed]

Tech, Houston, Central Fl and mizzou didn't seem to be too concerned. Might be on if the best guys we sign this year... Hope we can keep him????

Exactly!!

[DaddyCajun]

I really think as this current construction gets to the IPF addition of 75,000sqft portion, Louisiana will land even more BIG FISH!