#86
Jerry Birdlow
Returning to Louisiana for 2026
Slidell, La. → Slidell
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Michael Desormeaux
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Louisiana
Returning around him
- 92% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 1 Louisiana player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (5 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisiana · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #91 · 2026 recruiting class #91
Background
High School Had 36 receptions for 540 yards, with a 15.0-yard average, and six touchdowns as a senior at Slidell High School … a three-star recruit for the Tigers and No. 35-rated prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … a first-team, All-District 7-5A selection in basketball … chose...
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