#28
Steven Ranel Ii
Returning to Louisiana for 2026
R-Jr. · Baton Rouge, La. → Central
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Steven Ranel Ii
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Louisiana
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Louisiana6-7HC: Michael Desormeaux · Run-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louisiana | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Louisiana
Returning around him
- 57% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid 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 #90
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12223
Peaked at #12223 this season.
Background
High School A two-time first-team, All-District 4-5A selection at Central High School … tied the Wildcats’ single-game, school record with three interceptions … picked Louisiana over Louisiana Tech and Arkansas State.