NATCHITOCHES -- Below are the bio capsules for Northwestern State's 2021 Signing Day class, which includes members from Wednesday's National Signing Day and members of December's signing day.

Theron Bellard
DL, 6-2, 270, Opelousas, LA, Arlington High/Cisco College
Prior to NSU: As a defensive lineman at Cisco College, appeared in nine games with nine tackles as a freshman … sophomore season wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic.
High School: At Arlington High in Arlington, Texas, three-sport standout in football, basketball and track … first-team all-district defensive end that led his team to eight wins … honorable mention all-district as a junior.
Personal: Son of Paul and Bridgett Ballard … three older siblings David, TaShun and Kersity … communication major who aspires to be a sports broadcaster or a coach … life's ambition is to repay his parents for everything.

Landon Blubaugh
OL, 6-3, 260, Keller, Texas, Keller HS
High School: Unanimous first-team all-district offensive lineman at Keller High as a junior and senior … honorable mention all-district as a sophomore … helped Keller to two playoff appearances in seasons of seven and eight wins.
Personal: Son of Randy and Melissa Blubaugh … dad is a business owner … two older brothers Garrett and Carter … Garrett won an NCAA Division II national championship at Texas A&M-Commerce … business major who aspires to own and operate his own ranch … wants to have a big family and serve the Lord.

Makarios "Junior" Brown
LB, 6-1, 207, Shreveport, La., C.E. Byrd HS 
High School: Part of a Byrd High's squad that played for the Division I state championship in Northwestern State's Turpin Stadium, falling to Catholic-BR … three-time All-District linebacker who was named Player of the Game four times … as a junior, led the Yellow Jackets with 67 tackles, including 13 for loss and two sacks … carries a 4.02 GPA and received interest from Ivy League schools. 
Personal: Son of Tonya Lough … mom is a barber instructor … two older siblings, brother Antonyo and sister Raizhay … brother is in the Navy … business administration major who aspires to play in the NFL … nickname is Jr. Brown.

AJ Burns
CB, 5-11, 170, Waco, Texas, La Vega HS
High School: Helped La Vega advance to the third round of the playoffs as a senior, including being a part of a defense that held the opposition to a total of seven points in two playoff wins … defense pitched three shutouts and held seven opponents to 10 points or less … as a junior, advanced to the state title game in Class 4A, won 14 games … won the state title as a sophomore with 14 wins, defeating Liberty Hill in the title game … also competed in track as a sprinter, part of a state championship as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Anthony Burns Sr. and Devenn Williams … dad is a computer specialist and mom is a driver's license supervisor … one younger sister Damice … business administration major who wants to concentrate on entrepreneurship and have his own sports business.

Kareame Cotton Jr.
QB, 6-2, 195, North Little Rock, Ark., North Little Rock HS
High School: Football and basketball standout at North Little Rock High … as a quarterback, led the Charging Wildcats to appearances in the Class 7A state title game in each of the last three seasons … program has played in the last five state title games … scored the winning touchdown in the final seconds of the semifinals on a 32-yard run, a game in which he threw for 358 and ran for 88 with six combined touchdowns … part of 45 program wins in the last four years.
Personal: Son of Kareame and Latosha … dad is a businessman and mom is a hair dresser … electrical engineering technology major who to be an engineer upon graduation.

Dylan Fluellen
ATH, 6-2, 195, Gilmer, Texas, Gilmer HS
High School: Two-way play at Gilmer High that led team to a 14-2 mark and a district title as a senior … as a receiver, tallied 1,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in his final year … offensive player of the year in the district … voted to the all-state team as a receiver … defensive back who intercepted five passes and made 60 tackles as a senior …
Personal: Son of Daniel and Shawna Fluellen … dad employed by HP Automotives and mom at AP Equipment Rentals … second youngest of seven siblings – brothers are Za, Dakota, Devin, Tra, Rohan … sisters are Diamond, Meagan and Robin … business administration major who aims to play in the NFL, coach or be in the sports media … life's ambition is to make sure his parents don't have to work anymore.

Jaylon Glosson
TE, 6-3, 225, North Little Rock, Ark., North Little Rock HS
High School: An all-conference tight end who has led North Little Rock High to appearances in the Class 7A state title game in each of the last three seasons … program has played in the last five state title games … part of 45 program wins in the last four years … also played basketball in a program that won 70 games in the last three seasons … a two-time Arkansas honor scholar.
Personal: Son of Rico and Sunya Glosson … dad is a conductor and mom is a beautician … one older brother Que … electrical engineering technology major who aspires to play professionally or get a job in his field.

Coby James
OL, 6-3, 260, Midlothian, Texas, Midlothian Heritage HS
High School: Helped Midlothian Heritage High to playoff appearances in all four seasons as an offensive lineman under head coach Lee Wigington … playoff trips include the quarterfinals as a junior and third round as a sophomore and freshman … graduated with a 3.5 GPA.
Personal: Son of Damon and Debbie James … dad is a retired police officer and mom is a nurse … older sisters Cydney and Cierra … electrical engineering technology major who aspires to be an engineer.

Ara Rauls III
S, 5-10, 175, Waco, Texas, La Vega HS
High School: A safety who quarterbacked La Vega High to a state championship as a sophomore … all-state safety as a junior on a team that advanced to the state title game … made 95 tackles with five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and 11 pass breakups … led team to the third round of the playoffs as a senior … sprinted on the track team for three seasons, including being part of a state championship as a sophomore … National Honors Society member.
Personal: Son of Ara and Kylie Rauls … dad is a high school coach, mom is a dialysis nurse … health and exercise science major who aspires to be a physical therapist.

Zequarrius Rhone
DB, 6-2, 190, Many, La., Many HS
High School: Quarterbacked Many High to the Class 2A state title, which was played in NSU's Turpin Stadium to finish a 10-0 season, topping Kinder in the finals … two-way player that accounted for nearly 1,900 offensive yards and 15 touchdowns as a quarterback … first-team all-district and first team All-Cenla as a senior … led Many to the state title game as a junior after garnering offensive MVP honors in the district … totaled more than 4,400 offensive yards in his career … double-digit wins in each of his four seasons … three-time all-district player … academic all-state player who graduated with a 4.0 GPA … participated in student council, Beta Club and Quiz Bowl.
Personal: Son of Rickey Rhone and Sanquanetta Slate … three brothers Rickey, Quan'Terrius and Jayvion … business administration major who aims to play in the NFL and own a successful business … nickname is Cadillac.

Chase Underwood
OL, 6-3, 265, Mangham, La., Mangham HS
High School: Led Mangham High to the Class 2A semifinals with a chance to play for a state title in Northwestern State's Turpin Stadium … Dragons were the No. 2 seed and had an 11-0 record entering semifinal play … selected first-team all-state as a junior and senior … also picked to The News-Star's All-NELA team and to the all-district team in his final two seasons … as a junior, Mangham won nine games and reached the playoff's second round.
Personal: Son of Adam and Joni Underwood … four older siblings, brothers Shane and Jess and sisters Macy and Grace … business administration major.

Zitavious (Kel) Williams
FS, 5-10, 180, Starkville, Miss., East Miss. CC (Starkville HS)
Prior to NSU: Played one season at East Mississippi Community College as a freshman before the 2020 season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic … made 49 tackles (41 solo) with three interceptions and a fumble recovery in 10 games of his lone college season … all three interceptions came in one game vs. East Central CC, the first Lion to do that since 2011 … added four pass breakups … ranked as the third leading tackler on the team, including a career-high 11 vs. Holmes CC … helped EMCC to a 6-4 mark and the semifinals of the MACJC … played four years at Starkville High, leading the Yellow Jackets to 11 and 13 wins in his final two seasons, including one region title in Class 6A.
Personal: Son of Tracy and Zeniths … dad is a landscaper and mom is a nurse … one younger sister Ty … health and human performance major who dreams of playing in the NFL.