2014 Northwestern State Football Signee Bios


Devanta Allen, LB, 6-2, 215, Mississippi Delta CC, Shaw HS, Shaw, MS

All-around athlete at Shaw High in football, baseball, basketball and track … named Athlete of the Year for the Delta region .. Offensive MVP in football … team MVP, Golden Glove winner, Best Offensive Player in baseball … Best Rebounder, Leadership Award, Sportsmanship Award in basketball as a senior … won district title in the high jump, was second in the discus, fourth in the long jump and ran on the winning 4x100m relay team … his senior season football team was the school's first to reach the state championship game, finishing 12-3 … he won football team Defensive MVP honors as a sophomore and junior for playoff teams … won Sportsmanship Award as a junior … Gold Glove award winner three years in baseball … team's Best Hitter as a sophomore .. National Honor Society member in high school … Science Club member … had 3.2 GPA at Mississippi Delta … full name is Devante Damon Allen … born 2/13/94 … son of Yvone Sims, a teacher … has four siblings, three younger: Christopher (Watkins (27), Elijah McDaniels (17), Leanna Allen (16), Monica Sims (15) … wants to be an electrician … his nicknames are "Vonta" or "Tay."

Andrew Bluiett, OL, 6-4, 358, West Brook HS, Beaumont, TX

Academic All-State selection who made the Beaumont Enterprise's Super Gold Team and the Vype Magazine All-Southeast Texas Team … All-District 21-5A lineman … team captain for coach Kevin Flannigan … listed by Houston Chronicle as an impact offensive lineman in the district … key blocker on a team that posted over 2,300 rushing yards in 2013 … Four letters in track and field, three in football, two in powerlifting … qualified for state powerlifting meet in his first year under coach Eddie Hatch … regional qualifier in the shot put for coach Eric Peevey … has a 3.2 GPA … president of the WBHS Choir as a senior, and a state qualifier as a tenor ... has won two gold and 1 silver medals as a soloist, a gold medal in an ensemble, and was a four-year regional gold medalist … Full name is Andrew Whitney Todd Bluiett … born 9/29/95 … son of Roderick and Sonja Bluiett … has three brothers, Jeremy (25), Caleb (20), Christian (16) … father is a plant manager … family lived in the Philllipene Islands as missionaries … his uncle Talmadge, recruited by Darrell Royal, was the first black athlete to attend the University of Texas on a football scholarship (1969) … his brother Caleb plays for the Longhorns … his nicknames are "Drew" and "Big Blu."

Timmis Bonner III, OL, 6-2, 285, Cedar Hill HS, Cedar Hill, TX

Associated Press Class 5A first-team All-State selection … all-district after he collected 87 pancake blocks and allowed no sacks as Cedar Hill (14-2) won the Texas 5A D2 state championship under coach Joey McGuire … all-district as a junior for an 11-5 team that reached the state championship game … 3.10 GPA … plans to major in business … full name is Timmis Louis Paul Bonner III … son of Tim and Denise Bonner … father owns a construction company and has a degree in architecture … mother is a middle school history teacher and department chair … two older sisters, Whitley (23), a senior at Dallas Baptist, and Chloe, a junior at Wiley College … Timmis plays the drums at his church.

Damien Boone, WR, 6-2, 205, North DeSoto HS, Stonewall, LA

All-State second-team receiver on Louisiana Football Coaches Association team, honorable mention LSWA All-State Class 4A .. All-Area Defensive MVP with 130 tackles, 88 solo, 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 blocked kicks .. all-district as a defensive back and receiver, and kick returner … 406 receiving yards, 6 TDs on 11 catches (36.8 yards per catch) … scored 14 TDs on 25 career receptions (955 yards, 38.2 average per catch)… team captain … three-year all-district choice, two years on both sides of the ball … 127 tackles (71 solo) as a junior, with 7 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions …283 tackles in his last three seasons… helped Griffins of coach Scott Abernathy into playoffs all four of his seasons at NDHS … team lost to eventual state champions in his junior and senior seasons … reached state quarterfinals in 2012 …. also has earned three basketball letters … ROTC member … Accelerated Reader Mentor … born 8/2/96 … son of Melvin Boone and Evette White … father is a truck driver … one brother, Kylan Hill … interested in a career as a physical therapist or coaching high school football.

Frank Boudreaux III, OL, 6-5, 285, Plano East HS, Murphy, TX

All-District second-team offensive lineman for coach Randy Jackson … nominated for National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award … 3.2 GPA … full name is Frank Joseph Boudreaux III … born 7/7/96 … son of Frank and Kathy Boudreaux … father is a U.S. Secret Service agent who played three seasons in the NFL with the Vikings and Rams … mother played softball at Northwestern (Ill.) … has one younger brother, Jordan (15).

Zane Bush, DT, 6-2, 275, Rogers HS, Rogers, AR

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's All-Arkansas Team, second team, as a senior as he had 30 tackles, 12 solo, 3 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 11 QB pressures, a forced fumble, 2 passes batted down …team went 7-4 and reached the state playoffs … career totals of 92 tackles, 36 solo, with 8 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 24 QB pressures, 7 forced fumbles, and 7 passes batted down. … made Arkansas Rivals.com Top 40 Prospects Watch List … Hawgs Illustrated Top 33 Prospects in Arkansas … Rivals.com 2-star prospect .. Hooten's Magazine Fab 50 Prospects for Arkansas, ranked the No. 30 overall prospect, and the No. 6 defensive lineman … Northwest Arkansas Democrats's Dandy Dozen Team … made Arkansas Varsity.com All-Senior Team … played in Max Emfinger's All-American Bowl … as a senior, was second-team 7A West All-Conference … twice Special Teams MVP for Rogers … as a junior, made Max Preps Preseason All-State Team and was an NUC All-American Games selection … was the NUC Offensive Line MVP for Arkansas as a sophomore and made the NUC Ultimate 100 SW Regional roster, as the No. 8 ranked offensive lineman …Link Crew Peer Mentoring Team member … SMAT team member .. will be a "graduate of promise/honors" with a 3.22 GPA … born 7/6/95 … full name is Taylor Zane Bush … son of Mike and Susan Bush … his father is assistant head football coach at Rogers … his mother is an elementary literacy facilitator … his dad is an NSU graduate … they have two younger children, daughter Mikelyn (15) and son Jarett (13) … his uncle Zach played baseball for the Demons … his aunt Tara Bush Watts is a former Demon cheerleader … Zane wants to be a high school football head coach.

La'Allen Clark, DE, 6-2, 255, Central HS, Baton Rouge, LA

All-District 4-5A first-team for coach Sid Edwards despite missing three district games with an injury … had 58 tackles, 42 solo, with an incredible 21 tackles for loss … 10 sacks … 3 pass breakups for an 11-2 team that reached the third round of the 2013 playoffs … played his first three years at Scotlandville Magnet, helping team to a pair of state playoff appearances and a 14-7 overall record in his sophomore and junior seasons … honorable mention All-District 4-5A both years as an offensive lineman … 3.1 GPA … full name is La'Allen Ja'roy Clark … born 1/24/96 … son of Larry Clark Jr. and Latrice .. has an older brother, Larry Clark III (19), who plays football at Texas Southern and started as a freshman … a younger sister, Laquencia (15) … plans to pursue sports management and go into coaching … nickname is "Big Al."

Will Cooper, TE, 6-1, 215, Daphne HS, Daphne, AL

Helped Daphne to three straight Alabama regional playoff appearances, combined 25-9 record in three years … scored three touchdowns, had 7 receptions for 85 yards as an H-back for coach Glenn Vickery …played freshman season at Baldwin County for an 0-10 team ..… four-year football letterman who earned two baseball letters under coach Joe Hutchins … National Honor Society member … in the Spanish Club … 3.8 GPA … full name is David William Cooper Jr. … born 1/24/96 … son of Joel and Natalie Kendrick … has four younger sisters: Bree (11), Kylie (10), Hannah (8), Abby (6) … plans career as a sports medicine physician.

Nigel Dora, RB, 5-10, 168, Ouachita HS, Monroe, LA

Honorable mention Class 5A All-State for coach Jeff Fitzgerald's Lions after running for 765 yards on 141 carries (5.4 average), scoring 10 TDs in 10 games …All-District 2-5A, All-Northeast Louisiana by the Monroe News-Star in each of his final two seasons … ran for 1,458 yards on 172 carries (8.5 average) and 11 TDs in 12 games as a junior when Ouachita reached the state quarterfinals and finished 10-3 …had 15 catches for 132 yards in his last two seasons … has lettered four years in track, running the 100m, 4x100m relay, 4x200m relay for coach Paul McComas … born 10/21/94 .. son of Hendry and Bridgett Dora … his dad is a foreman for the Kansas City Southern Railway … mother works for the Ouachita Parish School Board … has three brothers: Anthony Jones (18), Jordan Johnson (13), Chance Dora (9), and a sister, Zakia Dora (20) … member of Junior Civitan Club, also par tof EMOBI, and was a leader at the North Monroe With Kids Ministry … volunteered in tornado cleanup in Joplin, Mo., in 2012 … wants to be a high school or college coach.

Jerod Fritsch, OL, 6-5, 250, John H. Guyer HS, Denton, TX

All-Area first-team selection for 15-1 team that won Texas Class 4A state championship for a second straight season under coach John Walsh … all-district first team … Guyer was 15-2 in his junior season, for a combined 30-3 mark in his two varsity seasons …3.3 GPA … full name is Jerod Wayne Fritsch … born 7/24/96 … son of Eric and Cheryl Fritsch … father is chair of the department of criminal justice at the University of North Texas … mother was an All-Southland Conference softball player at Sam Houston State .. oldest of four children … brothers Jadyn (9) and Jaxon (7), sister Joley (10) … plans to become a pharmacist.

Miguel Graham, S, 6-1, 190, East Webster HS, Maben, MS (Northeast Mississippi CC)

Made 3 interceptions, running one back for a touchdown, and 50 tackles in his two seasons at Northeast Mississippi … collected 22 career interceptions in four seasons at East Webster HS under coach Jimmy Carden … scored 14 touchdowns … two-year all-region and all-district football standout … also made all-region and all-district one time in basketball … helped EWHS to two state semifinals and two quarterfinal playoff berths, and an overall 42-13 record in four seasons … team was 13-1 and reached semifinals in his senior season … was the basketball team's leading scorer in his junior and senior years on playoff teams for coach Corey Stidham … born 1/6/92 … full name is Miguel Sanchez Graham … son of Thomas Bluitt and Tina Graham … has five siblings, four brothers: Devantae Bluitt (21), Keon Bluitt (20), Kinton Jones (14), Aldavious Hoskin (9), and a sister, Jada Washington (19) … his cousin, Johnthan Banks, is a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Bucs who was the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award winner as the top defensive back in college football while playing at Mississippi State … interested in a career in physical therapy.

Ronald Green III, RB, 6-0, 189, East Jefferson HS, Metairie, LA

Louisiana's Class 4A Outstanding Offensive Player on the All-State team chosen by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association after leading East Jeff to a 15-0 season and the state championship, beating nationally-ranked Edna Karr for the title as Green scored the tying TD in the fourth quarter … ran for 2,060 yards and 32 touchdowns … averaged 9.3 yards per carry (223 attempts), scored 4 TDs on eight receptions for 175 yards, and 4 more TDs on kick or punt returns for the Warriors … also played defensive back and had 178 yards rushing, 3 TDs and an interception in quarterfinal win… scored 26 TDs prior to his senior year, running for 1,629 yards for two playoff teams with a combined 15-7 record … coached by Nick Saltaformaggio … Won five football letters, also played basketball … born 3/6/95 … son of Ronald Green Jr. and Trina Smith … oldest of five siblings: brothers Rome (17), Charles (11), and Eli (7), sisters Jade and Neke, both 13 … interested in a career in sports medicine … nicknames include "Shawn."

Peyton Guidry, LB, 6-1, 210, South Lafourche HS, Cut Off, LA

All-State and Academic All-State linebacker …. Chosen for the Louisiana East/West All-Star Game … had 111 tackles asa senior while winning Defensive MVP honors on the all-region team … two-year team Defensive MVP, first-team All-District 7-5A, first-team all-region … had 106 stops as a junior … started at running back as a senior for coach Dennis Skains … helped Tarpons to 9-1 record, district title in junior season … four-year football letterman as a running back, linebacker and on special teams … 3.75 GPA … full name is Peyton Chandler Guidry … born 12/21/95 … son of Simon and Stephanie Guidry … father works in marine logistics, mother is a cash manager … has two brothers, Garrett (21), Luke (15)… planning to major in engineering technology and wants to be a nautical engineer.

Taylor Hansen, LB, 6-1, 218, Bingham HS, South Jordan, UT (Mesa CC – Arizona)

Made 166 tackles in two seasons at Mesa CC … played for two unbeaten state champion teams at Bingham HS under coach Dave Peck … team captain as a sophomore for Mesa, when he had 84 tackles, including a sack, a tackle for loss while adding three interceptions and a fumble recovery … was also chosen as a captain in his freshman year, posting 82 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 pass breakups … his Bingham High teams were 38-3 in his three seasons, going 14-0 while winning state titles in his sophomore and junior years … born 2/11/94 .. son of Brett Hansen and Angela Leatham … father works in the construction business … mother works for Jet Blue airline … one sister, Dallace Hansen (17) … had a 2.9 GPA in high school.

Chase Hawthorne, TE, 6-4, 240, Vandebilt Catholic HS, Houma, LA

All-district first team selection for a playoff team under coach Brad Villavaso … won third straight all-district honor with 31 catches, 415 yards, 6 TDs … has already been a two-time first-team all-district baseball player, and was honorable mention all-district as a freshman … helped 2012 football team to 11-2 record, state quarterfinals as he made 33 tackles, including 8 for lost yards and 6 sacks … made 43 tackles with 6 sacks as a sophomore … also lettered as a freshman in basketball, helping that team to the playoffs … four-year letterman in football and baseball … baseball team has been in playoffs last three seasons under coach Corey Sullivan … as a junior, batted. .453 with 6 home runs, posted a 7-1 pitching record with a 2.42 ERA … cracked 3 HRs, posted a 6-2 pitching record with a 3.21 ERA as a sophomore … honor roll student … 3.5 GPA … born 9/7/95 … full name is Chase Harrison Hawthorne … son of Chuck and Susan Hawthorne … father is a nurse anesthetist, mother is a registered nurse … one younger brother, Jackson (11) … his cousin, Jared Poche', is a starting pitcher for the LSU baseball team … plans to become a petroleum engineer.

Marlon Horne, WR, 6-1, 170, Campbell HS, Smyrna, GA

First-team All-3AAAAAA, honorable mention All-State … 42 receptions for 1,017 yards, 9 TDs ... averaged 24.2 yards per catch for the Spartans … first-team All-Cobb County Team, chosen among 16 public high schools … 3.75 GPA.

Korliss Johnson, OL, 6-2, 250, Cedar Hill HS, Cedar Hill, TX

First-team all-region, first-team all-district selection for Texas Class 5A Division 2 state champions … team finished 14-2 … was first-team all-district as a junior, when Cedar Hill reached the state finals and finished 11-5 … three letters in football, two in powerlifting … Student Council member … Student Leadership award .. National Society of High School Scholars … 3.2 GPA … born 9/22/95 … full name is Korliss Anfrene Marse' Johnson … son of Ivory Brown and Takenya Johnson-Yates … father is a security guard, mother is an asset manager … has a sister, Angel Jones (12), and a brother, Demarcus Yates (7) … wants to own his own business and create jobs for the unemployed … nickname is "K.J."

Cameron Lazare, WR, 6-0, 195, Woodlawn HS, Baton Rouge, LA

All-district receiver and kick returner … finalist for the prestigious Warrick Dunn Award in the NFL great's hometown … All-Baton Rouge Metro kick returner … a two-year all-district basketball standout … helped football team into the playoffs as a senior under coach Brett Beard … has been part of three straight basketball playoff teams for coach Elmo Fernandez … Student Government Association vice president … Boys State participant … National Honor Society member … Beta Club member … 4.1 GPA (5.0 scale) … full name is Cameron Deville Lazare … son of Kerry and July Lazare … father works for UPS …two brothers, Darnell (29) and Braylon (21), and a sister, Kerrilyn (24) … Darnell played basketball at LSU and is now in the NBA D-League after playing professionally overseas … Braylon plays at UL-Lafayette, where his sister played volleyball … nickname is "Cam" … plans to major in NSU's nationally-acclaimed computer science program .. will enter the technology field … wants to play in the NFL and own a computer consulting firm.

Joseph Mobley, CB, 6-0, 185, Clear Brook HS, Friendswood, TX

Two-year all-district selection who made six interceptions, running one back for a touchdown, and 65 tackles as a senior … played quarterback and threw six TD passes, ran for three …had 540 return yards on kicks and punts … 3.2 GPA … full name is Joseph Patrick Mobley III … son of Joseph Mobley Jr. and Tiona Mobley-Huckaby … father manages a coffee house and played football at Rutgers ... mother is a nurse … two older sisters, Lena (30), Jazmine (20) … plans to major in communications and wants to become an NFL broadcaster … nicknames are "Bubba" and "Joe."

Cody Nelson, DS, 6-3, 220, Slidell HS, Slidell, LA

First-team All-District 6-5A as a senior, and Slidell's Most Valuable Lineman award winner for a playoff team … honorable mention all-district as a junior … won the Iron Tiger Award both seasons … rated a 4.5 star long snapper by Chris Rubio … played for coach Larry Favre .. three-year letterman in football, one in powerlifting … qualified for the state powerlifting meet in his sophomore year … won Tiger Achievement Award for character, service, scholarship and leadership as a sophomore … 2.9 GPA … born 1/28/95 … son of Mark Nelson and Beckie Moore … one older brother, Jared (19).

Cedric Paul, DT, 6-2, 270, Franklin HS, Franklin, LA

Outstanding thrower regarded as state's top senior throws prospect in track and field who will compete for NSU's program … honorable mention All-State defensive lineman … Defensive MVP in District 9-3A … 105 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 3 recoveries, 12 tackles for loss … team captain for coach Jay Ina as Franklin reached the state playoffs after finishing as district runner-up … named "Best of the Teche" … son of former Demon defensive lineman and track and field competitor Clifford Paul … ranked in the nation's top 10 among junior athletes in the shot put in 2013 … third at the 2013 USA Junior Olympics in the shot.

Hunter Perrin, OL, 6-2, 285, Hahnville HS, Boutte, LA

Three-year all-district selection, All-State as a junior … helped Tigers to four playoff appearances under coach Lou Valdin … rated the No. 9 offensive lineman in the state by 24/7 Sports … chosen to play in Louisiana Senior All-Star Game in Shreveport … chosen for the NUC All-American Game in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and ranked No. 32 center in the country by 24/7 Sports … 2-star Rivals.com athlete … ranked No. 55 on the Dandy Don Elite List for Louisiana senior prospects … made cover of Louisiana Football magazine as one of state's top 25 prospects … four letters in football and track and field … 3.4 GPA … member of Beta Club and FCA … full name is Hunter Michael Perrin … born 4/26/96 … son of Tim and Linda Perrin … father is in chemical sales … mother is a school principal who has presented at state and national conferences … has a younger brother, Austin (14) … Hunter's nickname is "Big Hunt" … wants to be a teacher and coach.

Joshua Roberts, DT, 6-4, 310, Hempstead HS, Hempstead, TX

All-State first-team as a junior when his team went 10-4 and made the regional round, after getting honorable mention All-State honors as a sophomore when Hempstead reached the state 2A finals finishing 14-1 under coach Ricky Sargent … three-year All-District 26-2A first-team selection … part of four straight playoff teams with a combined 38-13 record … a four-year starter in football … four letters in football and track and field, and three in basketball regional qualifier in track and field in the shot put (51-0) and discus (157-0) as a junior … played in the 2013 Down Under Bowl in Australia … member of the Theatre Club at HHS … 2.9 GPA … given name is Joshua Roberts … son of Joseph and Nina Roberts … father is a mechanic, mother works in juvenile corrections …. Mother was an all-district basketball player … youngest of four siblings … two brothers, Joey Davis (27), Joseph Jr. (22) … one sister, Cassandra Jackson (23) … wants to open a restaurant and barber shop … nicknames are "Big Baby" and "Demon Joshua."

Zach White, TE, 6-2, 250, New Mexico Military CC, Littlefield HS, Littlefield, TX

Helped New Mexico Military win the El Toro Bowl and finish 8-4 as he caught 30 passes for 300 yards and ran four times for 60 yards, scoring four TDs for coach Bryan Huseman …a two-year prep All-State tight end, and an All-State post player in basketball as a senior … in football, Littlefield had a 33-6 record in his final three seasons … reached the state semifinals in his senior year when he had 794 yards receiving and 7 TDs, while making 6 sacks, recovering a fumble and running back three interceptions for scores … district Defensive MVP as a junior and senior … All-State as a defensive end as a junior when he had 7 sacks and two interception runbacks for touchdowns, while scoring 7 TDs and posting 730 receiving yards at tight end … was second in the discus as a senior at the state meet, and seventh as a junior under coach Brent Green … helped his basketball team to third in the regional tournament as a junior for coach Nick Martin… lettered three years in football, basketball and track and field at LHSU … … 3.4 GPA at New Mexico Military … 3.5 GPA at LHS … was Spanish Club treasurer .. took part in a one-act play … born 5/19/93 … son of Delmer and Rhona White … father is a farmer, mother works for the school district … has two brothers, Kori Klein (15) and Tyler Klein (13) … plans to major in criminal justice and to work for a federal agency (FBI, DEA, etc.).

Clay Wiley, OL, 6-2, 300, Kilgore HS, Kilgore, TX

All-State Class 3A, honorable mention as a junior and senior, and first-team All-District 16-3A as an offensive lineman … as a junior, made the Texas Sports Writers Association 3A All-State Team … won all-district honors in his sophomore year as well ... lettered three times in football, four in track and field …. All-Region Choir, Solo and Ensemble ... member of Voices of Soul .. in LaBamba Club and Science Club … 84.147 cumulative average … full name is Henry Clay Wiley IV … born 6/19/96 … son of Henry and Rene' Wiley … father is an owner/operator truck driver … mother is an executive assistant … has three sisters: Brittney McCarty (26), Raven (23), Courtney (20) … his cousin, Eddie Jones, played for the New York Jets..