North Shore Prep Camp

Patrick Harkness • May 5, 2026

Northshore Prep Report Showcase Camp Delivers:

90+ Prospects Shine in High-Energy Football Prospect Camp on the North Shore


By Patrick Harkness (@RollDatWave / @beinthekneaux)


The North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain came alive with football talent on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as the Northshore Prep Report Camp took over Lakeshore High School. 


Organized by Northshore Prep Report in partnership with Varsity Mgmt LLC and No.2 Sports Performance, the camp drew more than 90 players from the 2027–2030 classes, along with 10 coaches elevating the next wave of Louisiana (and beyond) standouts.


Camp Director Craig Brodie deserves high marks for the smooth operation, with players receiving recruiting profiles, camp shirts, and valuable reps in position-specific drills. 


Special guests included Kentucky Wildcats WR legend Dicky Lyons and Northshore Prep founder Michael MacMillan who organized it all. The atmosphere was electric, full of competition, coaching, and connections.


I was on site for Be in the Kneaux and for scouting, for my Tulane Green Wave Season Preview: Pats Deep Dive Recruiting.


Overall, it was a great camp, very well run and a great staff! I would definitely recommend going to this camp in the future if you have a kid who’s trying to get recognized, they got something cooking! Great people, coaches and players.


Standout Prospects and Highlights:


The camp focused on skill positions and secondary play, with Height and Weight check ins, 40-yard dashes, broad jump, shuttle drill, route running, coverage drills, and quarterback sessions stealing the show.


Here are some of the top performers who turned heads:


•  CJ De Leon, Class of 2027 WR (Dunham School / Baton Rouge, LA – 5-11, 160)
Explosive off the line, crisp route running, sharp cuts, and the ability to high-point the ball. In High School games De Leon showed reliable hands, strong catch radius, and big-play ability after the catch. A multi-sport athlete (basketball/track) with dance-trained body control, he’s an under-the-radar Power 5/G5 prospect coming off a state championship season.


•  Dylan Henry, Class of 2027 DB (Mandeville, LA – 5-11, 170)
A lockdown corner who mirrored receivers tightly and broke on the ball with natural instincts. In High School he is physical in run support and versatile enough to play nickel, outside, or free safety. Already holding multiple D1 offers (South Alabama, Oregon State, UCF, Old Dominion), Henry is a First-Team All-District 6-5A talent and teammate of fellow standout Krew Collura. 


•  Delwin Perkins Jr., Class of 2027 DB (McComb, MS – 5-10, 170)
A ball-hawk extraordinaire with a history of interceptions (6 as a sophomore, 4 as a junior) and elite timing. Perkins played physical press coverage at the line, showed hip fluidity in man, and brought aggression in run support. The Mississippi 4A First-Team All-State DB (and cousin of DeVonta Smith) has Power 4/G5 interest and 4.0 GPA pedigree.


•  Krew Collura, Class of 2029 QB (Mandeville, LA – 6-0, 185)
The young gun with sky-high potential. The lefty freshman starter put up monster numbers (2,373 pass yards, 23 TDs, 64% completion + 629 rush yards and 6 TDs) and flashed a clean release, velocity on deep balls, touch on seams, and elusiveness as a runner. Already holding a Syracuse offer, Collura’s poise, football IQ, and leadership scream “rising Power 4 prospect.” 


*  Ethan Kimmie, Class of 27 WR (Baton Rouge, LA - 6-4, 195) Dynamic, high-upside WR who dominated his junior year with 950 yards and 12 touchdowns. Explosive athlete with quick and sudden release. Ethan has reliable hands with a big catch radius and can go up and get the football. Already showing size, athleticism, and production to be a boundary X or redzone threat.


•  Da’John Howard, Class of 2027 QB/ATH


Showed flashes in the quarterback drills, adding another layer of athleticism to the camp’s skill-position talent pool. In High School he is a dual threat guy who can punish you with his speed. Shows toughness, burst, vision and elusiveness as a runner. As a passer Howard has a live arm and good velocity. With his 4.44 forty on Hudl I could see Da"John as a WR or DB at the next level. 1,900 passing yards, 16 tds, led Salmen to a District 7-5A Championship. Rising Recruit.


Additional buzz surrounded Fontainebleau’s Sheldon Asmore, who blazed a 4.47 forty, turning heads in the speed testing.


Why This Camp Matters:


Northshore Prep Report continues to solidify its role as the go-to digital platform for Northshore high school sports coverage, and this showcase camp delivered exactly what prospects and coaches need: live evaluations, measurable testing, and direct recruiting exposure. 


With the 2026 high school season on the horizon, several of these standouts are already generating recruiting interest and will be names to watch in the fall.


The North Shore Prep Camp isn’t just another event; it’s the start of something special for local talent.


Expect more in-depth profiles and recruiting updates from NorthshorePrepReport.com and myself in the coming weeks.


If you’re a player, parent, or coach looking for the next big opportunity on the Northshore, mark your calendar for future Northshore Prep Report camps. They’re cooking something good up here and the future of Louisiana football is brighter because of it.


North Shore Prep Camp List - If any player wants a recruiting profile on X, message me @rolldatwave with your tape.


Brayden Bagley - WR - 2029

Gareth Hernandez - WR/RB/DB - 2028

Braylon Tate - QB - 2027

Kerston Diddon - QB - 2027

Logan Astugue - QB - 2027

Patrick Brister - QB - 2029

Jacob Brister - WR - 2027

Angel Perez - WR - 2027

Brody Loudermilk - WR - 2027

Chakyn McClain - DB - 2027

Davyn Keicher - TE/WR - 2027

Charles Rickoll III - TE/WR - 2027

Jack Roniger - LB - 2027

Landon Hollingshead - LB/RB - 2027

Paul Hoyt - DB - 2027

James Vance - RB/WR - 2029

Landon Ruffins - WR - 2028

Krew Collura - QB - 2029

Adam Connell - RB/LB - 2027

Waylon Johnson - WR - 2028

Jayden Allen - WR - 2029

Dylan Henry - DB - 2027

Jackson Aucoin - QB - 2028

Tristan Rose - RB - 2027

Captain Best - TE/WR - 2028

Ramaj Flowers - TE/WR - 2030

Jace Basso - RB - 2027

Justin Burris - DB - 2028

Isaiah Hicks - QB - 2028

Allen Shaw V - RB - 2029

Brady Pierson - QB - 2027

Jake Jacketti - WR - 2027

Dicky Lyons III - QB - 2031

Hunter Lay - TE/WR - 2027

Dakota McAlister - QB - 2027

Jordan Collins - OL Tackle - 2028

Da’John Howard - QB - 2027

CJ De Leon - WR - 2027

Marquise Franklin - RB - 2028

Marcus Watson - WR - 2027

Ashton Stark - WR - 2028

Calvin Ursin - RB - 2028

Sheldon Asmore - RB - 2027

Korde’ Harris - DB - 2027

Cameron Johnson - QB - 2030

Luca Picarella - LB - 2028

Durell Charlot - DB - 2027

Ryan Rist - DB - 2027

Cooper Thomas - QB - 2028

Porter - QB - 2029

Chandler Amacker - LB - 2027

Rey’Sean Coleman - WR - 2027

Wilbert “Ricky” Williams - QB - 2027

Austin McLain - QB - 2028

Parker Cole - RB - 2029

Evan Flaherty - WR - 2029

Charlie Kingrea - RB - 2028

Jules Claiborne Guste - DB - 2027

Jack Henry Seal - QB - 2028

Amaury Weary - WR/DB - 2030

Bryant Brown - LB - 2027

Ryl’nd Robinson - DB - 2030

Michael Thompson - WR - 2027

Quinn Faist - WR - 2028

Timothy Dorsey Jr - WR - 2027

Joseph Sprinkle - LB - 2027

Avery Larry Jr - Cornerback - 2028

Luke Demelo - WR - 2027

Jamal Jones - Receiver - 2029

Micah Magee - QB - 2030

Remy Lambert - DB/WR - 2029

Derrick Dunbar Jr - OLB - 2027

Jayce Magee - WR/DB - 2030

Harper Freret - Wide Receiver - 2028

Rajon Williams - WR - 2028

Dreyk Wilson - WR - 2029

Cedric Bates Jr - Defensive Back - 2027

King Green - DB - 2027

Alexander Addison - Running Back - 2029

Jayd’n Washington - WR/CB - 2027



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By Auston Taylor • July 8, 2026
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