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 18 RECAP: The former Panthers star did not play in a win over the Eagles as he was on IR with a fractured fibula. SEASON STATS: 32 tackles (19 solo), 6 pass deflections, 1 TFL.
NEXT UP: The 2026 season.
JACK BECH
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
HIGH SCHOOL: ST. THOMAS MORE
WEEK 18 RECAP: The former Cougar star did not record a reception in the team’s regular-season victory over Kansas City.
SEASON STATS: 20 receptions, 224 yards.
NEXT UP: The 2026 season.
KAYSHON BOUTTE
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
HIGH SCHOOL: WESTGATE
WEEK 18 RECAP: The former Tiger star recorded two receptions for 24 yards in the regular-season finale win over Miami.
SEASON STATS: 33 receptions, 551 yards, 6 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Los Angeles Chargers in AFC Wild Card Round.
KEON COLEMAN
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: BUFFALO BILLS
HIGH SCHOOL: OPELOUSAS CATHOLIC
WEEK 18 RECAP: Coleman recorded two receptions for 49 yards in a regular-season finale win over the Jets.
SEASON STATS: 38 receptions, 404 yards, 4 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Jacksonville in the AFC Wild Card Round.
TRAVIS ETIENNE
POSITION: RB
PRO TEAM: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HIGH SCHOOL: JENNINGS
WEEK 18 RECAP: The former Jennings Bulldog had 14 carries for 32 yards and one reception for 6 yards in a 41-7 win over the Titans.
SEASON STATS: 260 carries, 1,107 yards, 7 TD, 36 receptions, 292 yards, 6 TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. Buffalo in the AFC Wild Card Round.
TREVOR ETIENNE
POSITION: RB
PRO TEAM: CAROLINA PANTHERS
HIGH SCHOOL: JENNINGS
WEEK 18 RECAP: The former Bulldog star had one punt return for 3 yards in a 16-14 loss to Tampa Bay.
SEASON STATS: 20 carries, 94 yards, 3 receptions, 13 yards, 20 punt returns for 163 yards, and 31 kick returns for 733 yards.
NEXT UP: Saturday vs. Los Angeles Rams in NFC Wild Card Round.
TRE HARRIS
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
HIGH SCHOOL: COMEAUX
WEEK 18 RECAP: The former Spartan star had two receptions for 28 yards in a loss to the Denver Broncos.
SEASON STATS: 30 receptions, 324 yards, TD.
NEXT UP: Sunday vs. New England in the AFC Wild Card Round.
MALIK NABERS
POSITION: WR
PRO TEAM: NEW YORK GIANTS
HIGH SCHOOL: COMEAUX-SOUTHSIDE
WEEK 18 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.