Tulane Football Adds 15 Newcomers

NEW ORLEANS - Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall announced the Green Wave's 15 December newcomers in the Class of 2025 on Wednesday afternoon.

The Olive and Blue (9-3 overall) will face Army (10-1) on Friday (ABC, 7 p.m. CT) in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game. The game will be played at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York.

Tulane advanced to its third league title game in as many years and has amassed a 32-8 mark (22-2 in league play) over the last three seasons.

A complete list of today's newcomers is below. Sumrall will hold a press conference in February to discuss this group plus those who will join the program from the NCAA's Transfer Portal between now and then.

Nik Alston, DL
6-3, 271
Thompson HS (AL)
Hoover, AL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Played defensive end and defensive tackle during his high school career … Selected to the North All-Star team for the 66th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game.

Juelz Baptiste, OL
6-5, 295
St. Augustine HS (LA)
New Orleans, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Helped lead St. Augustine to the second round of the state playoffs where he played offensive tackle … Rated the No. 3 offensive tackle in the state of Louisiana and No. 28 player overall.

Jay Beamon, QB
6-3, 205
Cleveland Central HS (MS)
Cleveland, MS

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Has a bench press of 225 pounds and squats 405 … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds … Named best QB at the Mississippi Mega Camp.

Josh Brantley, ATH
6-4, 220
Ruston HS (LA)
Ruston, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Has Ruston in the state semifinals this fall … Led Ruston to the 5A state title where he was MVP during his junior season … In 2023, he threw for 1,169 yards and nine touchdowns, while rushing for 784 yards and 11 more scores … Also competed in track and field at Ruston, where he threw the javelin (144 feet, seven inches as a sophomore).

PaLanding Drammeh, DL
6-4, 270
Hoover HS (AL)
Hoover, AL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … Played defensive tackle and nose guard at Hoover … Helped Hoover advance to the third round of the state playoffs during his senior season … Had 14 total tackles (10 solo) with a half-sack during a second round victory.

Javin Gordon, RB
5-10, 200
Stephens County HS (GA)
Toccoa, GA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Named the region's Offensive Player of the Year after accounting for 18 regular season touchdowns … Ran for 1,635 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior with 19 catches for 273 yards and two more scores … As a sophomore, ran for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns with one receiving score.

Landon Hammond, DB
6-1, 161
Opelousas HS (LA)
Opelousas, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Helped Opelousas achieve an 11-4 record and the state's Division II Non-Select state championship in 2023 … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds … Three-time all-district and all-parish selection as a cornerback and wide receiver at Opelousas … Also competes in track and field, running the 100 meters in 11.43 seconds as a junior.

Michael Igbinoghene, DB
5-10, 180
Hewitt-Trussville HS (AL)
Trussville, AL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds … Was a two-time state champion in track and field, running the 100 meters in 10.75 seconds … Plays cornerback and wide receiver at Hewitt-Trussville … Bench presses 235 pounds with a 350-pound squat and a deadlift of 400 … Named to the Alabama All-Star team for the Alabama-Mississippi Classic.

Josh Lewis, DL
6-5, 250
Dutchtown HS (LA)
Gonzales, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com … Also played defensive end, outside linebacker and tight end at Dutchtown … Also played basketball and threw the shot put and discus for the Griffins … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds … Boasts a bench press of 265 pounds and squats 385 … Earned all-district, all-state and all-metro honors as a junior after posting 50 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks.

Gabe Lovorn, TE
6-4, 230
South Gibson HS (TN)
Medina, TN

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … Also played running back, wide receiver and outside linebacker … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds, posting 1,256 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns during his junior campaign … Also played basketball and ran track at South Gibson.

Oliver Mitchell, Jr., WR
6-3, 175
Edna Karr HS (LA)
Harvey, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … As a junior, helped Edna Karr to a 10-2 record and the Louisiana Division I Select state semifinals … Also competes in track and field for Karr, running a 23.62 200-meter dash and a 54.37 in the 400 as a junior.

Antwaun Parham, WR
6-4, 200
Monarch HS (FL)
Coconut Creek, FL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com … Two-way player during his high school career, getting snaps at both wide receiver, cornerback and free safety … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds and a vertical leap of 37 inches … Bench presses 225 pounds with a squat of 315 … Also played basketball, averaging 13.2 points and 9.5 rebounds as a sophomore.

Gresham Perry, OL
6-5, 310
Teurlings Catholic HS (LA)
Lafayette, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com and ESPN.com … Played left tackle at Teurlings Catholic … Rated as the 34th-best overall player in the state and 70th-ranked offensive lineman nationally by On3.com … Three-year starter at Teurlings Catholic, leading the program to a state semifinal appearance as a junior en route to 4A all-state honors.

Cameron Roberts, TE
6-5, 221
St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Opa-Locka, FL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a fifth-straight state title as a junior … Was the Green Wave's first commitment of the 2024 class … Also plays basketball at St. Thomas Aquinas.

Warren Roberts, Jr., BAN
6-2, 225
St. Augustine HS (LA)
New Orleans, LA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds … Played middle and outside linebacker at St. Augustine … Bench pressed 225 pounds and squats 405.

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