2026 Louisiana Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings

State champion Edna Karr (New Orleans) enters 2026 as the top-ranked team in the MaxPreps preseason top 25 for Louisiana. The Cougars defeated St. Augustine (New Orleans) 28-14 to capture the LHSAA state championship. Senior edge rusher Juelz Batiste is back after committing to Ole Miss in May. Other players to watch from the Pelican State this season include five-star seniors Elijah Haven of Dunham (Baton Rouge) , Easton Royal of Brother Martin (New Orleans) , Albert Simien of Sam Houston (Lake Charles) and Ahmad Hudson of Ruston . 1. Edna Karr (New Orleans) , 14-0 in 2025 2. St....