Ouachita Christian High School (Monroe, LA) running back Makin Lenard has committed to play in the 2024 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game. Playing for one of Louisiana’s biggest powerhouses and for one of the state’s best coaches in Steven Fitzhugh, Lenard is one of the most explosive playmakers in North Louisiana with blazing 4.4/40 speed.
As a three time track state champion as well as a bronze finalist at the AAU Nationals in Jacksonville, Florida and a two time All-American, Lenard is a legitimate college track and field athlete with offers from Tulane, ETBU, Loyola New Orleans, and UNC Greensboro.
There are a lot of great track athletes that happen to be football players, but it is the other way around for Makin Lenard as he is also a great football player that just so happens to be a track athlete.
Also receiving football offers from Tennessee State, Arkansas Monticello, East Texas Baptist, and Millsaps College, Lenard is a big time playmaker for the Eagles. Currently, leading the Eagles to a 7-0 record, the Eagles’ standout two sport athlete paces the offense with 88 carries for 740 yards and 12 touchdowns averaging 120 yards per game.
On the gridiron, he has been named the Beast of the Week, this year’s Bayou Jamb MVP, the Academic Athlete of the Week, and 4 time Top 5 plays of the week nominee to highlight a big senior season.
With an incredible 4.5 GPA, the 5’10, 195 pound speedster will be looking to put an exclamation point on his senior season with a big performance at the 2024 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game, which will be played at Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, December 30th.
“All the Glory to God to be able to have the opportunity to go and show my talent on a bigger scale and compete against other great athletes. I hope with me playing on this bigger stage, I can get some great exposure and hopefully help me find a college to call home where I will be playing and furthering my academic career.”
Ouachita Christian RB Makin Lenard
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