Check out the Gridiron Football Player of the Week (Week 8 Edition) Show hosted by Jace LeJeune and Alex Allison below!
#1 Delta Charter (LA) 2025 RB Tyrin Singleton: 22,269 votes
Delta Charter RB Tyrin SIngleton had a monster game last Friday night in one of the state’s most exciting games. While it may not have been the biggest matchup, they had one of the most competitive games in an 84-82 shootout victory over General Trass. Singleton would have 38 carries on the night for 369 yards and 5 TDs. He also added two 2-point conversions, accounting for 34 of his team’s points in a game where every point was needed for the victory.
#2 Franklinton (LA) 2026 QB Jacob Crain: 21,449 votes
Franklinton QB Jacob Crain was huge for the team last week with 5 total TDs in their second district game of the season against Pearl River. At the end of the night, when the clock hit zero and they had secured the 49-40 win, Crain would have a stat line of 9 for 14 passing with 261 yards and 3 TDs. He also was able to get into the endzone for 2 rushing TDs as well leaving him at 5 TDs total. This win put them #1 in the district over Loranger who also is 2-0 in the district heading into their clash in week 9.
#3 Oak Grove (LA) 2027 QB Kellen Hall: 11,043 votes
Sophomore QB Kellen Hall has already been making a name for himself out of Oak Grove and he continued his rise with another dominant performance last week. He was 17 for 23 through the air for 307 yards and 5 TDs. His performance would give the Tigers an easy 48-6 win over Ferriday, moving the team to 7-1 and 5-0 in the district.
#4 Madison Prep (LA) 2026 S Javen Holmes: 3,003 votes
On the defensive side of the ball, Javen Holmes had one of the best performances across the state in week 8. He would grab 3 interceptions with 1 being returned for a TD. He also got involved in the run game with 6 tackles and 2 TFLs. It was truly a complete game from Holmes and the Madison Prep defense in a 76-0 victory over Collegiate.
#5 Haynes (LA) 2025 RB Lochlen Claverie: 2,305 votes
The RBs bring out the big numbers every week in Louisiana and Lochlen Claverie‘s performance this week was no different. He would tote the ball heavily with 31 carries, but he made the most of each touch, running for 426 yards on the ground and scoring 4 TDs. All of these yards and touchdowns were much needed as Haynes would scrape out a 46-41 victory, remaining undefeated and moving to 7-0.
#6 Alexandria (LA) 2027 QB Karsen Sellers: 1,201 votes
Alexandria had what most fans across the state would consider to be the biggest game of the week against Ruston in a top-10 matchup for teams in Louisiana. QB Karsen Sellers would rise to the occasion throwing 12-17 for 241 yards and 4 TDs in the Trojans’ 40-36 win, which was a masterpiece of a game.
#7 Thomas Jefferson (LA) 2025 RB Bryce Wilkerson: 1,179 votes
RB Bryce Wilkerson was everything for Thomas Jefferson in a 39-21 win last week. He would have 23 Carries for 320 yards and six touchdown runs, scoring all of the Jaguars’ TDs on the night. While he did have his touchdowns down in the red zone, making the short field work for him on a 12-yard, 4-yard, and 1-yard TD run, he also would pop off some huge plays as well. These would include TD runs from 72 yards, 67 yards, and 62 yards, giving him a night to remember.
#8 Iota (LA) 2025 WR/CB Jayce Lantier: 821 votes
For one of the more distinct stat lines of the week, we have Iota’s WR Jayce Lantier. While he is a WR, it was not his receiving stats that got him nominated for POTW. Instead, it was his performance on special teams, specifically the return game. At the end of the night, he would have 210 total return yards and 3 return TDs (2 punt returns, 1 kickoff return). Teams should hopefully look to avoid kicking to him moving forward as he has shown that he can take it back to the house at any given moment.
#9 Natchitoches Central (LA) 2025 QB Owen Smith: 733 votes
QB Owen Smith completed 28/41 passes while throwing for 401 yards and 5 TDs. He did not stop there, also getting this done on the ground, running for 147 yards and 1 TD. He would have 548 all-purpose yards and 6 total TDs in a 76-52 loss vs Airline.
#10 Vermilion Catholic (LA) 2025 RB Jonathan Dartez: 718 votes
It seems as if Jonathan Dartez is on this list every week, but his performance week-to-week is undeniable. This week he would have 25 carries for 252 yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground. While he gets most of his work done on the ground in the VC offense, fans can’t forget he is a QB as he was 8/14 through the air for 79 yards and 1 touchdown. He also was 2/2 on 2-point conversions passing in a 50-21 win over Opelousas Catholic, improving to 9-0 on the season.
#11 Calvary Baptist (LA) 2025 DL Ethan Sands: 704 votes
For our second defensive stat line of the week, we have a D-Lineman whose impact on the game was undeniable. Ethan Sands would rack up 16 total tackles with a whopping 7 TFLs and 5 solo tackles. The defense’s performance can not be understated as they would get a 21-14 win on the road vs Huntington.
#12 Naaman Forest (LA) 2025 QB DeAngelo Perales: 388 votes
QB DeAngelo Perales had a field day last Friday night, tossing 7 TD passes in the 53-13 win over North Garland. He would only have 2 incompletions on the whole night (86.7% completion percentage), throwing 13-15 for 265 yards.
#13 Cecilia (LA) 2025 WR/S Brent Gordon Jr: 301 votes
Cecilia vs Opelousas was another one of the biggest games across the state last Friday in what fans expected to be a very competitive matchup. This game would live up to expectations coming down to the wire with Opelousas getting the 28-27 win. Brent Gordon Jr. did all he could for Cecilia on both sides of the ball even though they came up short. He would have 4 receptions for 67 yards and 1 TD on offense. On the flip side, he would make 21 total tackles (14 solo/1 TFL), force 2 fumbles, and even get involved on special teams with a blocked punt.
#14 Madison Prep QB (LA) 2025 QB Tylan Johnson: 139 votes
Joining his teammate, Javen Holmes, who made the list on the other side of the ball for Madison Prep, QB Tylan Johnson would have a big impact on their 76-0 win as well. He was only 7-10 with 147 passing yards with no INTs, but out of his 7 completions, 6 of them were passing TDs. His accuracy and big-play ability would propel the offense to this blowout win, complemented by the dominant defensive performance.
#15 Willow (LA) 2025 QB Jacob Guichet: 14 votes
Willow QB Jacob Guichet would have a good game going 19/22 with his arm for 333 yards and 3 TDs. He would also get 2 more touchdowns on the ground with 3 rushes for 10 yards, accounting for 5 touchdowns in their 50-28 win over Benjamin Franklin.
Honorable Mentions: (No Particular Order)
- Breaux Bridge 2025 RB/LB Baylon Champagne: 14 Carries for 146 yards, 1 Reception for 21 yards and 4 Rushing TDs
- Allen 2025 WR Donnell Gee: 12 Catches for 100 yards and 2 TDs
- Hueytown 2025 RB AJ Robinson: 17 Carriies for 232 yds and 2 TDs, 2 receptions for 20 yds
- Fisher 2026 WR Jacob Bourgeois: 4 Catches for 138 Yards(long of 81) and 2 TDs
- Eunice 2026 QB Montana Brown: 13 Rushes for 180 Yards and 2 TDs
- Booker T. Washington 2025 RB Kyler Battle: 11 Carries for 184 yards and 3 TDS
- Byrd 2027 RB Collin Deere: 36 Carries for 206 yards and 1 TD
- Loyola 2026 RB Mason Drake: 24 Carries for 230 yds and 3 TDs
- Lafayette Christian 2025 RB Jalen Noel: 11 Carries for 163 yards and 1 TD
- Oakdale Catholic 2026 RB/WR/CB Deverrick Winfield: 158 yards and 2 TDs
- Oakdale Catholic 2025 FB Brandon Guidry: 2 TDs
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