The Geographic Breakdown of LA Tech's Football Roster
In the age of the transfer portal, rosters across all programs—whether from the Power 4 or Group of 6—have become increasingly diverse in terms of geographic origins. Louisiana Tech is no exception to this trend, though its roster remains largely shaped by talent from Louisiana and Texas.
Let’s dive into the full breakdown.
State by State Breakdown
- Louisiana – 43
- Notable Players from Louisiana: OL Hayden Christman, LB Kolbe Fields, S Michael Richard, and CB Cedric Woods
- Texas – 27
- Notable Players from Texas: QB Evan Bullock, TE Eli Finley, and S Jacob Fields
- California – 10
- Mississippi – 8
- Notable Players from Mississippi: DL Jacob Bradford and DL Zion Nason
- Georgia – 6
- Florida – 4
- Alabama – 2
- Notable Player from Alabama: S Jakari Foster
- Oklahoma – 2
- Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Utah – 1
Tony Franklin Impact
Tony Franklin was tabbed as Tech’s new offensive coordinator in December 2024, and his influence has been felt immediately. Among his early moves, Franklin secured nine new players on offense from California, including eight from the junior college ranks.
Roster Rundown
As fall camp kicks off on Thursday, July 31st, we’ll be rolling out a series of articles to help you get familiar with a Bulldog roster that boasts 50 new faces.
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