Several Acadiana-area prep football standouts have entered the NCAA transfer portal this offseason, with multiple players lining up visits to programs ahead of the 2026 season.
Former Southeastern Louisiana wide receiver Jaylon Domingeaux, a Comeaux High product, is drawing significant interest after a breakout 2025 campaign.
The Lafayette native totaled 52 receptions for 857 yards and 11 touchdowns on his way to earning All-Southland Conference honors. Domingeaux is scheduled to visit Cincinnati on Jan. 3-4, Wisconsin on Jan. 5-6 and Penn State on Jan. 7-8.
Comeaux product and former SELU receiver Jaylon Domingeaux tells me he’s set to visit Cincinnati, Wisconsin, and Penn State
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) January 2, 2026
The Lafayette native had 52 rec, 857 yards, and 11 touchdowns in 2025 on the way to receiving All-Southland Conference honors. @KATCTV3 pic.twitter.com/lH3xyakZDk
Louisiana running back Zylan Perry has also entered the portal and will begin taking visits this week. The Franklin native rushed for 689 yards and eight touchdowns during the 2025 season. Perry is set to visit Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4 and Florida State on Monday, Jan. 5.
.@RaginCajunsFB transfer RB Zylan Perry tells me he’ll visit Cincinnati tomorrow and Florida State on Monday, Jan. 5
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) January 2, 2026
The Franklin native Perry rushed for 689 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2025.
https://t.co/K3Vs2Lo2hk pic.twitter.com/0n8u00GSkG
LSU running back Ju’Juan Johnson is exploring his options as well. The former Lafayette Christian standout is scheduled to visit Syracuse on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Johnson has had discussions with LSU’s current staff about a possible return, though no decision has been finalized. He appeared in 13 games in 2025, finishing with 41 carries for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
.@LSUFootball RB Ju'Juan Johnson tells me he's visiting Syracuse tomorrow.
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) January 3, 2026
He's talked with the Tigers current staff to potentially return, but nothing has been worked out.
The Lafayette Christian star had 41 carries, 155 yards, and two scores in 13 games in 2025. @KATCTV3 pic.twitter.com/M3jVBWjbOp
Another Lafayette Christian product, LSU linebacker Princeton Malbrue, is also in the portal as a graduate transfer. Malbrue will visit North Texas on Sunday and plans to visit UTSA shortly after. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.
.@LSUfootball linebacker Princeton Malbrue tells me he’ll be visiting North Texas tomorrow and UTSA shortly after
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) January 4, 2026
The Lafayette Christian product has two years of eligibility remaining as a grad transfer. @KATCTV3 pic.twitter.com/S8rmLJF3D7
Louisiana running back Hutch Swilley, a St. Thomas More product, has scheduled visits with in-state programs. Swilley will visit Nicholls on Jan. 7-8 and McNeese on Jan. 10-11. The former all-state selection was originally committed to Navy before signing with the Cajuns in the 2024 recruiting class.
.@RaginCajunsFB transfer RB Hutch Swilley tells me he's visiting Nicholls on Jan. 7-8 and McNeese on the Jan. 10-11
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) January 3, 2026
The St. Thomas More product was an all-state running back that was originally committed to Navy but chose the #Cajuns in 2024. @KATCTV3 pic.twitter.com/Kf69P40hYC
Texas safety Derek Williams Jr., a Westgate High product, announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 11. Williams will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Texas defensive lineman Melvin Hills III entered the portal on Dec. 8 and has already begun taking visits. He visited North Texas on Jan. 3 and told KATC he also plans to visit UNLV, UConn and Arkansas. The former LCA and Super 16 member will have 3 years of eligibility left.
LCA star and Texas DL Melvin Hills announced he will enter the transfer portal. @IiiHills
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) December 8, 2025
The former Super 16 member will have 3 years of eligibility left pic.twitter.com/LRou3dsdVo
Louisiana defensive lineman Fitzgerald West entered the transfer portal Sunday, Jan. 4. The former Knight posted 48 tackles and three sacks over two seasons with the Cajuns and will have one year of eligibility remaining.
.@RaginCajunsFB DL Fitzgerald West is entering the transfer portal.
— Jamarcus Fitzpatrick (@JFitzTV) January 4, 2026
In his two seasons with the #Cajuns, the Lafayette Christian star posted 48 tackles and 3 sacks. @Fitztheboss68
He will have one year of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/K3Vs2Lo2hk pic.twitter.com/AzlVtpu7he
McNeese defensive lineman Masey Lewis also entered the portal on Dec. 1. The LCA product will have one year of eligibility remaining as he searches for his next opportunity.
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