Lamar Louis Explained

Lamar Louis
Number:52
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:October 2, 1993
Birth Place:Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:232
High School:Breaux Bridge
(Breaux Bridge, Louisiana)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:L/LouiLa00

Lamar Louis (born October 2, 1993) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Louisiana State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in 2016.

High school career

Louis attended Breaux Bridge High School, where he played high school football as both a running back and linebacker. During his senior year, he showcased his skills by rushing the ball 43 times for 293 yards and scoring one touchdown. On defense, he recorded 37 solo tackles, two sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble.

Louis was named a member of the ESPN All-Louisiana Football Team. He was also a 2011 LSWA Class 4A All-State offensive honorable mention. He was selected to the 2011 Press-Register Super Southeast 120. He was named to the 2012 Times Picayune Blue-Chip list. he was ranked #111 in the 2012 final Scout.com Southeast Top 150. He was a four-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com. He was also rated as Louisiana’s #6 prospect by ESPN.com and 247sports.com, and #7 by Rivals.com. He was ranked as the nation’s #10 athlete (someone who plays on both offense and defense) by ESPN.com, and #18 by Rivals.com.[1]

College career

Louis then attended Louisiana State University, where he majored in sports administration.

As a freshman in 2012, he appeared in 11 games with five starts. He finished the season with 13 tackles, of which five were solo, and two quarterback hurries. He started the final five games of the season due to injuries to Luke Muncie and Kwon Alexander. As a sophomore in 2013, he appeared in all 13 games of the season as a back-up to D. J. Welter. He recorded 25 tackles (11 solo) and two fumble recoveries. As a junior in 2014, he appeared in 12 games, with 10 starts at Sam linebacker. He recorded 29 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and one forced fumble. As a senior in 2015, he appeared in 12 games with two starts. He recorded 30 tackles and one tackle-for-loss.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going unselected in the 2016 NFL draft, Louis signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[2] He was released on September 14, 2016.[3]

New Orleans Saints

On November 1, 2016, Louis signed with the New Orleans Saints.[4] He was released on December 6, 2016.[5]

Baltimore Ravens

On December 13, 2016, Louis was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.[6] He was waived on August 20, 2017.[7]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 25, 2017, Louis was signed by the Dallas Cowboys.[8] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[9]

Personal life

Louis is the son of Redell and Kennedy Louis. Louis married LSU basketball player Raigyne Moncrief in July 2017.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lamar Louis bio . LSUSports.com . October 4, 2016.
  2. Web site: LSU LB Lamar Louis, QB Stephen Rivers agree to free agent deals with Arizona Cardinals . Kleinpeter . Jim . NOLA.com . April 30, 2016 . October 4, 2016.
  3. Web site: Cardinals' Lamar Louis: Waived with injury designation . CBSSports.com . September 14, 2016 . October 27, 2016.
  4. Web site: Former LSU player signed by the Saints . LSU.247Sports.com . Dixon . Shea . November 1, 2016 . November 1, 2016.
  5. Web site: Saints release former LSU linebacker Lamar Louis from practice squad. Dabe, Christopher. NOLA.com. December 6, 2016.
  6. Web site: Ravens place RB Lorenzo Taliaferro on IR, sign ILB Lamar Louis . Hensley . Jamison . ESPN.com . December 13, 2016 . December 14, 2016.
  7. Web site: Ravens waive LB Lamar Louis and WR Kenny Bell. Stevens, Matthew. USAToday.com. August 20, 2017.
  8. Web site: Cowboys waive two players from team, sign two more. 247Sports.com. August 25, 2017.
  9. Web site: Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. September 2, 2017.
  10. Web site: Raigyne Louis. susports.net. March 18, 2018.