Louisiana Tech WR commit John Simon locked in with Bulldogs
2024 Shreveport (La.) Calvary Baptist wide receiver John Simon is one of the top wideouts in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech snagged a commitment in March from the North Louisiana standout and has held onto it ever since.
“Recruiting’s going good. I give it to coach Brown at Tech,” Simon told On3. “He showed countless love every day and when I was up there. I’m happy with my decision and ready to be at Tech. My dad’s alma mater, I love it.”
With offensive coordinator Scott Brown, running backs coach Teddy Veal and graduate assistant Tyler Kelley, the Bulldogs have a built a strong relationship. Simon loves what Sonny Cumbie is building in Ruston.
“I like what he’s doing there,” he said. “He’s changing the offense and he’s really trying to build a winning program. Coach (Scott) Brown, Teddy Veal and TK (graduate assistant Tyler Kelley) are just showing love.”
Simon eyeing state championship run
The 5-10, 170-pound prospect is now focused on a state championship push for Calvary Baptist.
“Going through my senior year, we’ve lost in playoffs two times, we came close so my spring was dedicated to working hard and playing for state,” he said. “Go win a state championship. That’s what I’m looking at.”
He’s working on his craft now to help his team as best we can.
“I got to get my speed. I feel like I can really run routes and my hands, got to keep improving my hands, but if I get that speed, it’s over with.”
According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Simon is the No. 215 overall wide receiver in the nation and No. 46 prospect in Louisiana.
