There is no shortage of talented football players who hail from Southwest Louisiana who are seizing opportunities in the National Football League. Here is a brief look at how former area prep stars from the 3-3-7 fared this past weekend in the NFL. The area players are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
TREY AMOS
POSITION: CB
PRO TEAM: WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
HIGH SCHOOL: CATHOLIC HIGH-NEW IBERIA
WEEK 14 RECAP: The former Panthers star did not play in the shutout loss to Seattle as he is on IR with a fractured fibula. SEASON STATS: 32 tackles (19 solo), 6 pass deflections, 1 TFL.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. New York Giants
JACK BECH
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
HIGH SCHOOL: ST. THOMAS MORE
WEEK 14 RECAP: The former Cougar star recorded a season-high six receptions for 50 yards in a 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos.
SEASON STATS: 16 receptions, 164 yards.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Philadelphia
KAYSHON BOUTTE
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
HIGH SCHOOL: WESTGATE
WEEK 14 RECAP: The former Tiger star did not record any stats last week as the Patriots were on their bye week.
SEASON STATS: 29 receptions, 481 yards, 6 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Buffalo
KEON COLEMAN
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: BUFFALO BILLS
HIGH SCHOOL: OPELOUSAS CATHOLIC
WEEK 14 RECAP: Coleman caught two passes for 16 yards in a 37-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
SEASON STATS: 36 receptions, 355 yards, 4 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. New England
TRAVIS ETIENNE
POSITION: RB
PRO TEAM: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HIGH SCHOOL: JENNINGS
WEEK 14 RECAP: The former Jennings Bulldog had 74 yards on 20 carries and two rushing touchdowns, while also having one reception for eight yards in a 36-19 win over Indianapolis.
SEASON STATS: 201 carries, 917 yards, 7 TD, 26 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. New York Jets
TREVOR ETIENNE
POSITION: RB
PRO TEAM: CAROLINA PANTHERS
HIGH SCHOOL: JENNINGS
WEEK 14 RECAP: The former Bulldog star did not record any stats last week as the Panthers were on their bye week.
SEASON STATS: 20 carries, 94 yards, 2 receptions, 9 yards, 15 punt returns for 111 yards, and 26 kick returns for 617 yards.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. New Orleans
TRE HARRIS
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
HIGH SCHOOL: COMEAUX
WEEK 14 RECAP: The former Spartan star had one reception for 18 yards in a 22-19 overtime win over Philadelphia.
SEASON STATS: 20 receptions, 185 yards, TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Kansas City
MALIK NABERS
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: NEW YORK GIANTS
HIGH SCHOOL: COMEAUX-SOUTHSIDE
WEEK 14 RECAP: The Pro Bowler did not play as he is out for the season due to a torn ACL in Week 4.
SEASON STATS: 18 receptions, 271 yards, 2 TD.