7 New Orleans Area Prep Football Stars to Watch in 2026

The high school football season is now six weeks in, and there are several underclassmen who have emerged as key contributors. Many of the New Orleans area’s top teams have had sophomores and freshmen shine, some of whom already have Division I recruiting attention. Listed below are eight New Orleans area underclassmen who have stood out through the season’s first six weeks. AJ Bright, Northshore WR (So.) After quitting football as a freshman to focus on basketball, Bright returned to the field this fall and has become a true difference-maker on offense for Northshore, which is 6-0 for the first…