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 15 RECAP: The former Panthers star did not play in a win over the New York Giants as he is on IR with a fractured fibula. SEASON STATS: 32 tackles (19 solo), 6 pass deflections, 1 TFL.
NEXT UP: Saturday vs. Philadelphia
JACK BECH
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
HIGH SCHOOL: ST. THOMAS MORE
WEEK 15 RECAP: The former Cougar star recorded two receptions for 17 yards in a loss to Philadelphia.
SEASON STATS: 18 receptions, 181 yards.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Houston
KAYSHON BOUTTE
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
HIGH SCHOOL: WESTGATE
WEEK 15 RECAP: The former Tiger star recorded one reception for 30 yards in a 35-31 loss to Buffalo.
SEASON STATS: 30 receptions, 511 yards, 6 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Baltimore
KEON COLEMAN
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: BUFFALO BILLS
HIGH SCHOOL: OPELOUSAS CATHOLIC
WEEK 15 RECAP: Coleman did not record a reception in Buffalo’s 35-31 win over New England.
SEASON STATS: 36 receptions, 355 yards, 4 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Cleveland
TRAVIS ETIENNE
POSITION: RB
PRO TEAM: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HIGH SCHOOL: JENNINGS
WEEK 15 RECAP: The former Jennings Bulldog had 12 carries for 32 yards and three receptions for 73 yards and three touchdowns in a 48-20 win over the New York Jets.
SEASON STATS: 213 carries, 949 yards, 7 TD, 29 receptions, 254 yards, 5 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Denver
TREVOR ETIENNE
POSITION: RB
PRO TEAM: CAROLINA PANTHERS
HIGH SCHOOL: JENNINGS
WEEK 15 RECAP: The former Bulldog star had one punt return for 16 yards and one kick return for 25 yards in a loss to New Orleans.
SEASON STATS: 20 carries, 94 yards, 2 receptions, 9 yards, 15 punt returns for 111 yards, and 27 kick returns for 642 yards.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Tampa Bay
TRE HARRIS
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
HIGH SCHOOL: COMEAUX
WEEK 15 RECAP: The former Spartan star had three receptions for 49 yards in a win over Kansas City.
SEASON STATS: 23 receptions, 234 yards, TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Dallas
MALIK NABERS
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: NEW YORK GIANTS
HIGH SCHOOL: COMEAUX-SOUTHSIDE
WEEK 15 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.