Northwest Louisiana boasts some of the top tackles in the state, whether you’re talking about stalwarts like Captain Shreve’s Dylan Jones, Evangel’s Andrew Walker or Haynesville’s Jeremiah Evans, all of which are outstanding individuals.
And there are plenty of talented big men across the region like Huntington’s Byron Spencer and North Webster’s Brentlee Linson.
Don’t forget to check out stories on preseason coaches polls for District 1-5A, District 1-4A, District 1-2A and District 1-1A in Northwest Louisiana.
Here's a look at 35 of the top tackles in the Shreveport area to watch and what some of their coaches said about them.
Caleb Barber
Lakeside, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 240
The skinny: The Warriors expect a lot out of their tackles and Barber delivers.
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Jakaylan Blackmon
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 320
The skinny: Blackmon, who is receiving college offers, was key in the Bearcats’ run to the LHSAA championship game last season.
Daylan Carmouche
Airline, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 250
The skinny: “Carmouche is a long, athletic tackle who can pass block as well as pull with the best in the district.” – Coach Justin Scogin
Arien Crew
Homer, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190
The skinny: “Arien will fill the shoes of our all-state tackle, Stanley Willams, who’s playing college ball now. Arien is having a big offseason, and we expect him to play a big role this season.” – Coach Richie Casey
Chevarea “Chevy” Delaney
Minden, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 265 Sr.
The skinny: “He is the lone senior on our offensive line. Displays very positive leadership for our younger players. Very fast for his size (4.9-second 40-yard dash) and has great feet. Will be highly effective for us in opening up run lanes and protecting the QB in the pass game.” – Coach Spencer Heard
Jeremiah Evans
Haynesville, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 315
The skinny: Evans was a key component in the Tors’ run to the LHSAA state title in 2025.
Jakob Frasier
Haughton, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 245
The skinny: “Jakob is very physical and is good out in space. He does a good job pulling and getting out in the screen game.” – Coach Matthew Sewell
Kyle Hayes
Southwood, Jr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 235
The skinny: “Kyle is great with his length and very smart upfront.” – Coach DeAumante Johnson
Adam Hemphill
Northwood, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 275
The skinny: “Along with Zecheriah Reed, Adam has started 25-plus games.” – Coach Austin Brown
Dylan Jones
Captain Shreve, Jr.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 350
The skinny: “Dylan anchors our hogs up front. He will play major D-I football in the near future.” – Coach Jeremy Wilburn
Jaden Keith
Haughton, Sr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 210
The skinny: “Jaden has 15 career starts and has played in 20 games. Has the ability to play all five positions and the kind of kid you want to build your program around.” – Coach Matthew Sewell
Peyton Lewis
Lakeside, Jr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 315
The skinny: Lewis doesn’t face many defenders who can get the best of him.
Brentlee Linson
North DeSoto, Jr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 320
The skinny: “Brentlee is very physical and outstanding blocker in run game.” – Coach Dennis Dunn
Kamdyn Lorenz
North Webster, Jr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 270
The skinny: “Kamdyn had a great spring and looks to continue to make strides toward becoming a dominant figure in the area.” – Coach Christopher Wilson
Michael Malone
Jonesboro-Hodge, Sr.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 320
The skinny: The biggest guy on the team is expected to carry a key role offensively.
Tre McCormic
Many, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 245
The skinny: “Tre is a 3-year starting offensive tackle who has added strength in the weight room and put together an impressive spring.” – Coach Tyler Hassell
Max Moore
Airline, Sr.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 208
The skinny: “Max is a two-way guy who doubles as a defensive lineman. He’s also a regional performer in the discus.” – Coach Justin Scogin
Aiden Nehls
Glenbrook, Sr.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 318
The skinny: Nehls is an imposing figure in the Glenbrook OL.
Henry Patton
Cedar Creek, So.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 215
The skinny: “Henry started every game last year as a freshman and will be a big piece to our OL.” Coach Jacob Angevine
Jaydon Perkins
Logansport, Jr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220
The skinny: “Jaydon has long arms, great feet and is very strong.” – Coach Kevin Magee
Jonquarvious Price
Booker T. Washington, Jr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 260
The skinny: “We can plug him anywhere on the offensive line and he will get it done.” – Coach Gary Cooper
Zecheriah Reed
The skinny: “Along with Zecheriah Reed, Adam has started 25-plus games.” – Coach Austin Brown
Northwood, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 300
Kyler Reynolds
Benton, Sr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 255
The skinny: "Kyler will be moving from the guard position to left tackle this fall. We are excited to see what Kyler brings to the tackle position as he was a first-team All-District guard in 2025. He brings a veteran presence to the OL that we will rely on in 2026." – Coach Steven Dennis
Kaden Richmond
Mansfield, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 350
The skinny: “One of the key parts of an offense that posted 4,980 yards in 2025.” – Coach Darrell Barbay
Carson Riser
D’Arbonne Woods, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 280
The skinny: “Carson is the anchor of our O-line.” Coach David DeMoss
Dontrell Rushing
North Caddo, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 278
The skinny: “Dontrell is really physical and knows his assignments.” – Coach Dewaski Davis
Jacob Shaw
North Caddo, Sr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 245
The skinny: “Jacob is very knowledgeable and works hard.” – Coach Dewaski Davis
Ryan Sipes
Loyola, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 270
The skinny: “Ryan has a very high football IQ and can play any position along the offensive line. He is big, strong, extremely smart and brings great energy every day.” – Coach John Sella
Bernard Smith
Bossier, Jr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 240
The skinny: “Bernard is a returning starter who earned second team all-district honors last fall.” – Coach Gary Smith
Bryson Spencer
Huntington, Sr.
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 305
The skinny: “Bryson is the leader of the O-line and a freakish athlete at his size. He has all the tools you want in an OL guy.” – Coach John Simon
Thomas Staton
Parkway, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 275
The skinny: “Staton was first-team all-district last season. He will once again be the anchor on the O-line.” – Coach Coy Brotherton
Andrew Walker
Evangel, Jr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 200
The skinny: “Andrew is a two-time All-District selection who has earned recognition at two different positions — guard and tackle. He will anchor our line at the blind side tackle position and enters the season as a three-year starter, providing stability and leadership for our offense.” – Assistant coach Josh Alexander
Aiden Wallace
Logansport, Sr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 310
The skinny: “Aiden is a super strong weightroom guy who benches 400, squats 600 and has really good feet.” – Coach Kevin Magee
Knox Wilson
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 285
The skinny: Wilson will have a major role in the offense of new coach Jacob Carruth.
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Here’s 35 Shreveport area high school tackles to watch in 2026