Eight players from Louisiana join Nicholls Football in early signing period

On Wednesday, for the first National Signing Day of the Class of 2021, head coach Tim Rebowe announced eight new Colonels — and they are all from Louisiana. 

Five of the signees are coming from high school: quarterback Collin Guggenheim, running back TyShaun Hester, wide receiver Dany’e Brooks, wide receiver Jaden Tyler and defensive lineman Elinus Noel III. Hester, a native of Houma, is a senior at Ellender High School. 

The three Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) transfers include defensive lineman Juan Monjarres, wide receiver Al’Dontre Davis and offensive lineman Titus Jones. Although the Southland Conference season has been postponed to February, only Monjarres and Davis are eligible to play in the spring. 

“Rebowe, who has led Nicholls to back-to-back Southland Conference championships and a third consecutive trip to the FCS playoffs, continues to build the program with local recruits,” reads an article by geauxcolonels.com “The Colonels have had the most Louisiana players in Division I football by a sizable margin the last few seasons and have 103 on this season’s active roster.”

The Colonels’ season is currently set to kickoff against Lamar at home on Feb. 27, but they are looking to add a game for the week before then.  

Learn more about the signees below: 

SIGNEE LIST

Dany’e Brooks, WR, 5-11, 180, New Orleans (Edna Karr HS)

Al’Dontre Davis*, WR, 6-0,  210,  Convent (Lutcher/TCU)

Collin Guggenheim, QB, 5-11,  205, Kenner (John Curtis HS)

TyShaun Hester, RB, 5-11, 185, Houma (Ellender HS)

Titus Jones,  OL, 6-4, 295, New Orleans (Edna Karr/Memphis)

Juan Monjarres*,  DL,  6-2, 235, New Orleans (St. Augustine/Tulane)

Elinus Noel III,  DL,  6-1, 300, Hahnville (John Curtis HS)

Jaden Tyler,  WR,  6-3, 175, Belle Rose (Assumption HS)

*Junior classification, eligible for 2021 Spring Season

^Redshirt sophomore, eligible for 2021 Fall Season

PLAYER BIOS

Dany’e Brooks, WR, 5-11, 180, New Orleans (Edna Karr HS)

Team captain and two-year starter for Brice Brown at Edna Karr which has won four consecutive state championships and is playing for a fifth… caught a touchdown pass in last week’s quarterfinal playoff win over Eunice… named Louisiana Football Magazine All-Louisiana Offense Second Team… also runs track, competing in the 100- and 200-meter.

Al’Dontre Davis, WR, 6-0, 210, Convent (Lutcher/TCU)

Spent three years at TCU, redshirting in 2017… totaled 21 games played for the Horned Frogs… made his first start as a sophomore against SMU… lone catch in ’19 was a 22-yard touchdown in win over Purdue… had six receptions in his freshman season… five came against Texas Tech, totaling 56 yards… at Lutcher, helped lead the Bulldogs to a 13-2 mark in his senior campaign… had 65 receptions for 924 yards and 15 touchdowns in ’15… finished with 37 receptions for 845 yards and nine scores as a junior… rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports… ranked by ESPN as the No. 26 overall player in Louisiana … cracked the ESPN 300 at No. 293 … rated the state’s No. 2 wide receiver by Scout.com.

Collin Guggenheim, QB, 5-11, 205, Kenner (John Curtis HS)

Was a four-year starter for the Patriots… led Curtis to a 13-0 record in 2018 and a Division I state title… earned back-to-back state championship game MVPs… named MaxPreps All-Louisiana Second Team in 2019… in his senior season, rushed for 1,200 yards and 19 touchdowns, while throwing for over 700 yards and seven touchdowns… as a junior, rushed for 1,128 yards and 15 scores on 145 carries… threw for 1,096 yard and 10 TDs, completing 58 of 107 passes… rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports… ranked No. 113 in Louisiana by 247… No. 99 on DandyDon Top 100.

TyShaun Hester, RB, 5-11, 185, Houma (Ellender HS)

Three-time all-district selection at Ellender for former Colonel running back Jesse Turner… as a senior, averaged 175 all purpose yards per game…  named Louisiana Football Magazine All-Louisiana Offense Second Team… finished his career with 28 total touchdowns… rushed for 680 yards in only four games as a junior… electric kick returner who averaged 40.5 yards a return… also a standout basketball player. 

Titus Jones, OL, 6-4, 295, New Orleans (Edna Karr/Memphis)

Spent two seasons at Memphis, redshirting in 2018… played on the offensive line and on special teams for the Tigers in ’19, helping them to a 12-2 mark and an American Athletic Conference championship… offense racked up over 40 points per game… blocked for AAC Rookie of the Year Kenneth Gainwell… was a three-year lettermen at for Brice Brown at Edna Karr, helping the Cougars to the first two of four consecutive Class 4A state championships… Karr had a combined 29-1 record in his final two seasons… offense averaged 39.2 points per game in ’17… named 2017 USA Today American Family Insurance All-USA Louisiana Second Team … rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN… was No. 60 prospect in Louisiana (247Sports).

Juan Monjarres, DL, 6-2, 235, New Orleans (St. Augustine/Tulane)

Began his collegiate career at Tulane, playing in a total of 15 games in 2018 and ’19…  totaled 10 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and one pass breakup for the Green Wave… both of his sacks came in a victory over Memphis in ’18… was a four-year letterman at St.Augustine… named Louisiana Class 3A All-State honorable mention by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and Louisiana Football Coaches Association… recorded 3.5 sacks in one game in his senior year… totaled 43 tackles, six for loss, four sacks, one forced fumble and two recoveries in his junior campaign… rated as a two-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.

Elinus Noel III, DL, 6-1, 300, Hahnville (John Curtis HS)

Three-time all-district selection… helped the Patriots to an undefeated record in 2018 and a Division I state title… garnered Louisiana Football Magazine All-South Defensive Team… totaled 45 tackles, 19 TFLs and 7 sacks as a junior… served as the backup kicker and kicked a 35-yarder in win over Holy Cross… rated by 247Sports as a three-star recruit and the No. 68 prospect in Louisiana… ranked No. 55 on DandyDon Top 100… also plays basketball and track.

Jaden Tyler, WR, 6-3, 175, Belle Rose (Assumption HS)

Earned all-district first team… had 25 catches for 380 yards and six touchdowns in six games played… hauled in a pair of touchdown catches in win over Ellender… also had TD catch in Senior Day victory over Morgan City… racked up 852 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns as a junior… plays basketball, earning LSWA 4A All-State Second Team and 8-4A District co-MVP … averaged 19.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals in his junior season… has scored over 1,000 career points.

Feature photo courtesy of Nicholls Athletics social media.