LSU signee JT Lindsey wins 2024 Warrick Dunn Award

A talented LSU-bound prospect made some Warrick Dunn Award history this weekend.

Alexandria running back J.T. Lindsey became the first winner of the honor from outside the Baton Rouge coverage area.

The award adds further to an already loaded résumé for the 5-foot-11, 185-pound multisport athlete who was named the District 2-5A Offensive MVP and LSWA Class 5A Offensive Outstanding Player this winter.

Lindsey racked up 2,476 yards and 33 touchdowns on 324 carries in a senior season in which he led the Trojans to their first-ever undefeated regular season, a district title in a tough 2-5A and a second-ever state championship appearance, including their first-ever trip to the Caesars Superdome.

He rushed for 100 yards or more in 13 of his 14 games — only falling short in a 98-yard Week 2 vs. Union Parish — and topped the 200-yard mark six times.

Our winner on the night! Alexandria's JT Lindsey.

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For the majority of the Warrick Dunn Award’s nearly two-decade run, the

Now partnered with the LHSAA Network, candidacy was opened to student-athletes from the entire state.

Still, Zachary wide receiver Trey’Dez Green, a 2024 LSU signee, won the first statewide honor and kept the award in the Baton Rouge area once again.

In addition to Lindsey’s player award, a pair of state-championship coaches were also recognized at the banquet as the inaugural winners of new awards.

David Simoneaux (Central High) was named the first LHSAA Network Coach of the Year, and Lyle Fitte (South Plaquemines) was named the first Maelen Brooks Award winner for an unsung hero.

2024 Warrick Dunn Award finalists

Aidan Anding, Ruston (LSU)
Harlem Berry, St. Martin’s (LSU)
Jonathan Dartez, Vermilion Catholic (Nicholls State)
Xavier Ford, Leesville (Minnesota)
John Johnson III, Edna Karr (2026 Liberty commit)
J.T. Lindsey, Alexandria (LSU)
D.K. Mays, Central (Houston)
Jasper Parker, Archbishop Shaw (Michigan)
Diesel Solari, Cecilia (Coffeyville C.C.)
Ben Taylor, Airline (Northwestern State)

2024 LHSAA Network Regional MVPs

Acadiana — Jaiden Mitchell, Catholic-New Iberia
Capitol — Elijah Haven, Dunham
CenLa — Dillon Compton, Bunkie (Southern)
Northeast — Jackson Bradley, Oak Grove (Louisiana Tech)
Northwest — Kenny Darby, Airline (2026 LSU commit)
Southeast — Nolan Zenon, St. James
Southwest — Cohen Charles, Iowa (McNeese State)