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Draft Scout College Football Player News: Louisiana Tech
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DEC 7 CONFERENCE USA CO-OEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Louisiana Tech redshirt senior RB Israel Tucker led the Bulldogs to a 42-31 victory at North Texas last Thursday in Louisiana Tech's first game since Oct. 31. The Metairie, Louisiana, native set caree r-highs in rushing yards with 161 and carries with 37, and tied his career high with two rushing touchdowns. Tucker became the first Bulldog to carry the ball at least 30 times in a game since Lennon Creer had 32 attempts vs. UCA in 2011. His 37 carries tied for the second-most in the FBS this season and were the fourth most in program history. Tucker became the first Bulldog to rush for 100 yards since Justin Henderson rushed for 105 yards vs. UTSA in November, 2019. - Conference USA Football
rSr/2021  RB Israel Tucker, Louisiana Tech
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Israel Tucker carried it 37 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns, and Louisiana Tech beat North Texas 42-31 on Thursday night in its first game since Halloween. Louisiana Tech (5-3, 4-2 Conference USA) hadn't played since a 37-34 double-overtime victor y over UAB on Oct. 31. The Bulldogs had games canceled or postponed against North Texas, Rice, Louisiana-Monroe and Florida International. The Bulldogs are scheduled to play at TCU on Dec. 12. Louisiana Tech secured its fifth straight victory at North Te xas.Luke Anthony passed for 110 yards and two touchdowns for Louisiana Tech, which has losses against No. 22 BYU, Marshall and West-leading UTSA. Smoke Harris caught seven passes for 40 yards and a touchdown, and Kyle Maxwell added a receiving TD. Jason Bean connected with Jaelon Darden on three touchdowns through the air for North Texas (3-5, 2-4). Bean, who was intercepted on the first possession of the game, threw for 231 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Darden caught eight pa sses for 135 yards, and Nic Smith rushed for 96 yards. - AP College Football
rSr/2021 RB Israel Tucker, Louisiana Tech
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Three Louisiana Tech senior football players decided last week forego the remainder of their careers in Ruston and enter their names in the 2021 NFL Draft. During his Zoom teleconference Tuesday, Tech head football coach Skip Holtz said while starting le ft tackle Donavaughn Campbell, wide receiver Adrian Hardy and running back Justin Henderson told him of their intentions prior to them announcing their departure from the program, he said he didn't agree with all three leaving before the 2020 season wrap s up."They all three informed me of their decision. They came to me and told me this is where they are," Holtz said. "They're all seniors. They're all big boys and they need to make their own decision. I told them I didn't necessarily agree with i t, but I wasn't there to argue with them. If they felt like that was in their best interest, then I would respect it. I would support it. "I asked them to explain to me why. I understand why they made their decision. I don't agree with all of them, but i t's not my decision. It's their decision and we're going to react and respond to them with the players that are on this roster that want to play and represent Louisiana Tech." - Monroe News Star
rSr/2021 OG Donavaughn Campbell, Louisiana Tech
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Make it two Louisiana Tech seniors this week that have foregone the remainder of the 2020 season to start preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft. Two days after left tackle Donavaughn Campbell made his intentions known, wide receiver Adrian Hardy announced via his Twitter page he would be entering his name in the NFL Draft and skipping the rest of the season with the Bulldogs. When asked before this year kicked off why he decided to come back and how he blocks out talks of his potential future in the NFL, Har dy said he just takes it one day at a time. You can't get too caught up in the talk," he said. "I just work every day, that's really it." Hardy is widely considered one of Louisiana Tech's top eligible pro prospects this year and is currently projected a s a late round to undrafted free agent signee. - Monroe News Star
rSr/2021 WR Adrian Hardy, Louisiana Tech
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As Louisiana Tech navigates a three-week stretch where it hasn't played a game due to COVID-19 related issues either within the program or within opposing teams, three seniors have now decided to move on. Bulldog senior running back Justin Henderson is t he latest to announce his intention to forego the remainder of the 2020 season and enter his name into the 2021 NFL Draft process. Left tackle Donavaughn Campbell and wide receiver Adrian Hardy both entered their names in the Draft earlier this week. Hen derson released a statement on his Twitter page, citing the uncertainty of if Tech will be able to play any more games as well as his own personal recovery from testing positive for COVID-19.Henderson had a stellar junior campaign in 2019, rushing for more than 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns, but has struggled to get his feet under him in 2020. He started the year as the sure-fire starter at running back but as the season has progressed, the position went to more of a tandem approach with fellow b ack Israel Tucker. In seven games, the 5-10, 218-pound bruising back has 75 carries for 252 yards, averaging just 36 yards per game, and along with two scores. - Monroe News Star
rSr/2021 RB Justin Henderson, Louisiana Tech
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For the second time this season, Louisiana Tech has lost its starting left tackle. Donavaughn Campbell announced Monday afternoon his intention to forego the remainder of his senior season and enter his name in the 2021 NFL Draft. Tech has three schedule d games left on its 2020 season, including the cancellation of its game against Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport that was supposed to happen this weekend. Campbell, who was set to be the starting right guard for the Bulldogs after transferring from LSU as a graduate transfer last offseason, took over the left tackle position at the beginning on this year after former starter Willie Allen missed the first few games before opting out and transferring to Michigan in October. Skip Holtz has called Campbell "a special talent" and the 6-5, 353-pound lineman started six games at left tackle this season, the one game he missed he was out due to COVID-19 related issues. While he's played at tackle this season, the senior projects to play at guard in the NFL. - Mo nroe News Star
rSr/2021 OG Donavaughn Campbell, Louisiana Tech
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After some issues securing the football, Marcus Williams Jr. put together a flawless performance. The senior running back had 103 yards, a total that included his 48-yard touchdown on which he split through a big hole then shook off tackles. Williams had a 39-yard run against Arkansas State a week ago. What looked like a breakaway touchdown became a turnover as a defender knocked the ball loose from behind. And in the season opener against Charlotte on Sept. 12, Williams Jr. lost the ball on a run in fr ont of the end zone. Clark said Williams refocused his efforts this week on protecting the football. "He had a great week of practice, and that's what I told him," Clark said. "I said you're not practicing like you have in the past and it's showing up on the field. And he came back and really busted his tail this week. "I'm so proud of the way he came back and responded." - Winston-Salem Journal
rSr/2022 RB Marcus Williams Jr., Louisiana Tech
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NOV 2 CONFERENCE USA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Louisiana Tech sophomore DB Bee Jay Williamson had a career game in Louisiana Tech's 37-34 double-overtime victory over UAB, recording 10 tackles and intercepting a career-best two passes against the Bla zers, returning one for 79 yards. Williamson's second interception came in the second quarter where he returned it for two yards before he lateraled the ball to senior defensive back Khalil Ladler who then ran it for an 81-yard touchdown. Williamson also recorded a crucial pass breakup on a UAB third down play late in the fourth quarter to force a Blazer punt. The Bulldogs tied the game on the next drive to force overtime. In the second overtime period, Williamson forced a fumble at the goal line that w as then recovered by senior defensive back Zach Hannibal to give LA Tech possession and the chance to win the game on the next possession. - Conference USA Football
rSr/2023 SS Bee Jay Williamson, Louisiana Tech
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OCT 26 CONFERENCE USA CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Louisiana Tech LB Trey Baldwin led Louisiana Tech with a career-high 18 tackles, including 14 solo tackles, in the Bulldogs' 27-26 loss at UTSA. His 18 tackles tied for the seventh most in a single g ame nationally this season, while his 14 solo tackles rank second in the nation. Baldwin was the first Bulldog to record 18 tackles in a single game since Jay Dudley had 18 against Fresno State on Nov. 6, 2010. Against the Roadrunners, Baldwin recorded 2 .0 tackles for loss, including his first career sack, his second career interception which he returned for 10 yards and one pass breakup. Baldwin now ranks 12th in the nation in tackles per game at 11.4 and 24th in solo tackles per game at 6.8. - Confere nce USA Football
rSr/2022  ILB Trey Baldwin, Louisiana Tech
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It may be time to anoint freshman Cedric Woods as a gamechanger. Matching up with some of the better wide receivers in C-USA in the first two league games, including UTEP's duo of senior Justin Garrett and sophomore Jacob Cowing, Woods held his own. Wood s allowed four of six passes completed thrown his way but he prevented the big play from happening as UTEP had multiple drives where it could've taken the lead. Woods' interception was one of the clutch plays for the Bulldogs with 7:04 left. Hardison loa ded up to take a deep shot with his team trailing 21-17, but the Carroll product went up and snatched the pass out of the air. "Cedric is loud with his play and I'm proud of the way he's stepped in. We signed (junior college) players, transfers, uppercla ssmen to come in and help with depth in our young secondary," Holtz said. "But it's been a freshman from Monroe that's wowed everybody." - Monroe News Star
rSr/2026 CB Cedric Woods, Louisiana Tech
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Israel Tucker ran for two touchdowns, leading Louisiana Tech to a 21-17 victory over UTEP on Saturday night. Tucker had a 15-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and bulled into the end zone from the 1 that stretched the Bulldogs' lead to 21-10 with about 12 minutes remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, Duron Lowe ran untouched 100 yards into the end zone for UTEP (3-2, 0-1 Conference USA). The Miners forced a punt on fourth-and-8 with about six minutes left, but a roughing the kicker penalty gave the ball back to the Bulldogs, who then ran the clock down to 32 seconds. UTEP fumbled the ball on its own 14-yard line three plays later. Justin Henderson had a 14-yard touchdown run in the first quarter for Louisiana Tech (3-1, 2-0), which finished with ju st 210 yards of offense. - AP College Football
rSr/2021 RB Israel Tucker, Louisiana Tech
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Griffin Hebert made a spectacular 4-yard touchdown catch underneath the goal post with 14 seconds left as Louisiana Tech rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Southern Mississippi 31-30 on Saturday night in a Conference USA opener. On fourth down, Luke Anthony scrabbled around the pocket and then tossed the ball to Hebert, who made a two-handed jumping catch while being pushed by two defenders out of bounds. Herbert kept his left foot just inside the end zone. The play was initially ruled incomplete a nd reversed after a lengthy review. Anthony was 13 of 21 for 149 yards with three touchdown passes for Louisiana Tech in its season opener. Hebert finished with five catches for 48 yards including a 5-yard touchdown from starting quarterback Aaron Allen. Jack Abraham was 24-of-32 passing for 264 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Southern Miss (0-2, 0-1). Tim Jones had eight receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Trailing 27-10 midway through the third quarter, Anthony threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Hardy. Anthony then tossed a 35-yard touchdown pass to Smoke Harris, who made an over-the-shoulder catch between two defenders that pulled the Bulldogs to 27-24 at the end of the third quarter. It was interim coach Sco tt Walden's debut for the Golden Eagles. He replaced Jay Hopson of Sept. 7. Hopson was 28-23 in five seasons at Southern Miss. Capacity was limited to 25% at 36,000-seat M.M. Roberts Stadium. Six feet of social distancing was required and tailgating proh ibited. - AP College Football
rSr/2023  FB Griffin Hebert, Louisiana Tech
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Holtz had one word when asked to describe Donavaughn Campbell: "Talent." Starting tailback Justin Henderson has said that big guy was "going to be something to reckon with." After spending four years in a backup role at LSU appearing in 15 games, the 6-6 , 353-pound behemoth made an immediate impact for the Bulldogs up front. During fall camp, he's taken reps at three different spots along the offensive line, but right guard looks to be the position he'll play. Holtz has raved about Campbell's athleticis m and how quickly he's picked up on Louisiana Tech's playbook. - Monroe News Star
rSr/2021 OG Donavaughn Campbell, Louisiana Tech
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Louisiana Tech's rising senior running back has fought something much harder, eight months removed from claiming the Independence Bowl Offensive MVP last December. Complacency can drag college football players down, regardless of what position they play, and Henderson set out over the offseason with that mentality, shaping how he trained and what he dug into while away from the Tech football facility. "Just working on stuff that I don't think I need work on," the running back and Lake Wales, Florida, na tive said. "I work on it so I don't ever get complacent with myself." After opening up the 2019 season buried on the depth chart, Henderson ascended to the starting tailback role, with some thanks to some injuries, a few games into the year.The 5- 10, 218-pound, stout, bruising back who also possesses deceptive speed seized the opportunity and became a 1,000-yard rusher, running for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns. He capped his junior campaign with a career-high 22 carries, amassing 95 yards in the 14-0 bowl game win over the Miami Hurricanes. He finished second in Conference USA Offensive MVP voting behind his teammates and former Louisiana Tech quarterback J'Mar Smith last season and was second-team All-C-USA. "It wasn't surprising for me. I'm n ot trying to sound too cocky, but I knew I could do it," Henderson said. "It was just the time and matter of me getting out there and being consistent in doing it. I just believed in myself, thanked God for the opportunity I got and made the best of it. Hats off to (Tech running back Israel Tucker) because he really helped me through that, too. As a group, we prepared each other for that moment." - The News-Star
rSr/2021 RB Justin Henderson, Louisiana Tech
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2020 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA TEAM (COACHES): DL Willie Baker, R-Sr., Louisiana Tech,...Baker was named an all-Conference USA honorable mention and all-Louisiana honorable mention in 2019, and was a member of ESPN's all-Bowl team in 2018. In 2019, th e New Roads, La., native appeared and started in 11 games where he led the team in tackles for loss with 10.0 and was ninth on the team with 51 total tackles. Baker recorded six or more tackles in five contests during the 2019 campaign, and was second on the team with five quarterback hurries. - Louisiana Tech Football
rSr/2022 DE Willie Baker, Louisiana Tech
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