Dez Ellis

Athletic defensive back prospect who earned All-State honors as a quarterback at Franklin Parish High School … Rated with 4-stars by Rivals … Listed as the nation's No. 45 cornerback prospect and No. 15 overall in Louisiana in the Rivals composite … Ranked as high as No. 28 nationally by 247Sports and No. 10 overall in Louisiana by Rivals … Earned 4A All-State honors as an athlete in 2025 … As a junior in 2024, he passed for 2,184 yards and 31 touchdowns, while adding 827 rushing yards and 10 TDs on the ground … Led team to a 10-2 mark and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs in 2024 … First-Team 4A All-State at quarterback in 2024 … Threw for 2,395 yards and 26 touchdowns as a sophomore.