#27 Laterrance Welch Season 2023

Talented cornerback who will likely see playing time as a true freshman in 2022 … Had a great summer and continued that into training camp where he showed his ability to play at this level … Tremendous in coverage and a good tackler … Proven in practice to be difficult to throw on … Does a good job of reading the ball and reacting on the pass … Majoring in sports administration.

HIGH SCHOOL
Outstanding defensive back from Acadiana High School in Lafayette … Listed as the nation’s No. 101 prospect by ESPN … Ranked No. 12 nationally at his position and No. 7 overall in Louisiana by ESPN … Three-year starter at Acadiana … Listed as a four-star cornerback by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 9 player in Louisiana according to the 247Sports Composite … Selected as a 2022 Under Armour All-American … Contributed to two 5A State Titles in 2019 and 2020 … Intercepted an attempted two-point conversion in the 2020 5A State Championship game to secure a 35-34 win for Acadiana … Coached by Matt McCullough.