Story Links HAMMOND, La. – Six members of the Southeastern Louisiana University football team earned spots on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Collegiate Football Teams, which were released by the LSWA Thursday. Southeastern had a total of seven All-Louisiana selections, which was the fourth-highest in the state behind UL Lafayette (10), LSU (10) and […]
HAMMOND, La. – Six members of the Southeastern Louisiana University football team earned spots on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Collegiate Football Teams, which were released by the LSWA Thursday.
Southeastern had a total of seven All-Louisiana selections, which was the fourth-highest in the state behind UL Lafayette (10), LSU (10) and Tulane (8) and the most among all FCS in-state schools.
Darius Lewis was named to the team twice, as a first team return specialist and second team wide receiver. Lewis is the first player in program history to be named to the All-Louisiana team at multiple positions in the same season.
Lewis was joined on the first team by defensive back Keydrain Calligan. The Lion contingent was completed by a quartet of second team selections – offensive lineman Brockhim Wicks, defensive lineman Warren Peeples, defensive back Khamron Ford and punter Alec Mahler.
Lewis added more accolades to his growing postseason trophy case. The New Orleans native previously earned All-America recognition from the Associated Press, FCS Football Central and Phil Steele to go with his multiple first team All-Southland Conference nods at wide receiver and punt returner.
As a receiver, he is currently ninth in the FCS with 82 receptions and eighth nationally in receptions per game at the end of the regular season. His 82 receptions are the second-most in program history and accounted for 806 yards and five touchdowns. As a punt returner, he leads the FCS in the national rankings with 18.5 yards per punt return.
Calligan was the Lions’ top cornerback in his lone season in Hammond after transferring from Jackson State. The New Iberia, Louisiana native and first team All-SLC selection finished with 39 tackles (29 solo) from his cornerback position and consistently drew the opposing team’s top receiver. Calligan intercepted a pass in 30-27 overtime victory over Lamar and recorded a season-high seven tackles in a 24-23 win over Stephen F. Austin. He was credited with a season-high two pass breakups in a 37-7 road victory over HCU.
Wicks earned his first All-Louisiana nod to go with his first team All-SLC selection after serving as the leader of the Southeastern offensive line, starting all 12 games at right tackle. The Plaquemine, Louisiana native helped clear the way for the SLC’s leading rusher and helped the Lions rank third in the SLC with 29.0 points per game versus league competition.
Like Calligan, Peeples also earned first team All-Southland honors in his lone season in the green and gold, serving as SLU’s top pass rusher in his first season in Hammond. The Stone Mountain, Georgia native was fifth in the Southland in sacks with four of those sacks coming versus Southland Conference competition. Peeples had two sacks in 24-23 win over Stephen F. Austin, while also credited for sacks at HCU and versus Stephen F. Austin. He made a season-high eight tackles in a 30-27 SLU overtime win at Lamar.
Ford, a second team All-SLC pick, was one of the Lions’ top tacklers in his first year as a full-time starter. The Olive Branch, Mississippi product finished the regular season ranked 11th in the SLC in tackles. In conference games, his 55 tackles are good for 10th in the league. He posted 14 tackles versus UIW and recorded 10 tackles in SLC wins over SFA and East Texas A&M. Ford intercepted a pass and returned it 42 yards to set up a touchdown in a 37-7 victory over HCU and forced a fumble in a 24-23 victory over SFA.
Mahler took over the full-time punting role midway through the season after splitting time with teammate Jack Hunter. His 45.6 punting average would have been good for sixth in FCS had he attempted enough punts to qualify in the national rankings. Nine of the Vacherie, Louisiana native’s 32 punts were over 50 yards, including a school-record tying 75-yarder at Nicholls and a 72-yard punt that was the third-longest in school history in a 30-27 overtime win at Lamar.
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and linebacker Whit Weeks were named the state’s offensive and defensive player of the year, respectively. ULM running back Ahmad Hardy (Freshman of the Year), Tulane wide receiver Mario Williams (Newcomer of the Year) and UL Lafayette head coach Michael Desormeaux (Coach of the Year). A voting panel of media and athletic communications directors selected the teams.
Southeastern will open spring practice March 11 to begin official preparations for the 2025 season opener at Louisiana Tech Aug. 30.2024 LSWA All-Louisiana Collegiate Football Teams
Offensive Player of the Year: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Defensive Player of the Year: Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Freshman of the Year: Ahmad Hardy, RB, ULM
Newcomer of the Year: Mario Williams, WR, Tulane
Coach of the Year: Michael Desormeaux, UL LafayetteSecond Team Offense
Pos. | Name | School | Cl. | Hometown
OL | Brockhim Wicks | Southeastern | Sr. | Plaquemine, La.
OL | Derrick Graham | Tulane | Jr. | Lake Minneola, Fla.
OL | Emery Jones | LSU | Jr. | Baton Rouge, La.
OL | Cole LeClair | McNeese | Sr. | Middleburg, Fla.
OL | Josh Remetich | Tulane | Sr. | New Orleans, La.
TE | Mason Taylor | LSU | Jr. | Plantation, Fla.
WR | Darius Lewis | Southeastern | Sr. | New Orleans, La.
WR | Mario Williams | Tulane | Sr. | Tampa, Fla.
RB | Joshon Barbie | McNeese | So. | New Orleans, La.
RB | Daylon Charles | Louisiana Christian | Sr. | Gueydan, La.
RB | Collin Guggenheim | Nicholls | Sr. | Kenner, La.
QB | Ben Wooldridge | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Pleasanton, Calif.Second Team Specialists
Pos. | Name | School | Cl. | Hometown
P | Alec Mahler | Southeastern | So. | Vacherie, La.
K | Damian Ramos | LSU | Jr. | Baltimore, Md. Second Team Defense
Pos. | Name | School | Cl. | Hometown
DL | Warren Peeples | Southeastern | Sr. | Stone Mountain, Ga.
DL | Logan Brimmer | Louisiana Christian | Sr. | Boutte, La.
DL | Savion Jones | LSU | Sr. | Vacherie, La.
DL | Rasheed Lovelace | Nicholls | So. | Pensacola, Fla.
LB | Eli Ennis | Nicholls | Jr. | Ohatchee, Ala.
LB | Blake Gotcher | Northwestern State | Sr. | Little Elm, Texas
LB | Bradyn Swinson | LSU | Sr. | Douglasville, Ga.
DB | Khamron Ford | Southeastern | Sr. | Olive Branch, Miss.
DB | Zy Alexander | LSU | Sr. | Loreauville, La.
DB | Bailey Despanie | Tulane | Jr. | Lafayette, La.
DB | Yusef Leak | McNeese | Sr. | Orlando, Fla.
DB | Tyree Skipper | UL Lafayette | Jr. | New Orleans, La.
DB | Jacob Wilson | Centenary | Fr. | Shreveport, LaFirst Team Specialists
Pos. | Name | School | Cl. | Hometown
P | Finn Lappin | McNeese | Fr. | Melbourne, Australia
K | Kenneth Almendares | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Clute, Texas
RS | Darius Lewis | Southeastern | Sr. | New Orleans, La.
RS | Rayshawn Pleasant | Tulane | So. | West Monroe, La.TICKETS
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First Team Defense
Pos. | Name | School | Cl. | Hometown
DL | David Blay | Louisiana Tech | Jr. | Levittown, Pa.
DL | Ckelby Givens | Southern | Jr. | Shreveport, La.
DL | Patrick Jenkins | Tulane | Sr. | New Orleans, La.
DL | Jordan Lawson | UL Lafayette | Jr. | Brandon, Miss.
LB | Andrew Jones | Grambling | Jr. | Marrero, La.
LB | K.C. Ossai | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Conroe, Texas
LB | Whit Weeks | LSU | So. | Watkinsville, Ga.
DB | Keydrain Calligan | Southeastern | Sr. | New Iberia, La.
DB | Tyrone Lewis | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Hammond, La.
DB | Keyon Martin | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
DB | Wydett Williams | ULM | Jr. | Lake Providence, La.First Team Offense
Pos. | Name | School | Cl. | Hometown
OL | Landon Burton | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Lafayette, La.
OL | Will Campbell | LSU | Jr. | Monroe, La.
OL | AJ Gillie | UL Lafayette | Sr. | Natchitoches, La.
OL | Shadre Hurst | Tulane | So. | Cartersville, Ga.
OL | Evan Roussel | Nicholls | Sr. | Lutcher, La.
TE | Terrance Carter | UL Lafayette | So. | Killeen, Texas
WR | Tru Edwards | Louisiana Tech | Sr. | Shreveport, La.
WR | Kyren Lacy | LSU | Sr. | Thibodaux, La.
RB | Ahmad Hardy | ULM | Fr. | Monticello, Miss.
RB | Makhi Hughes | Tulane | So. | Birmingham, Ala.
QB | Garrett Nussmeier | LSU | Jr. | Lake Charles, La.
