Add an SEC commitment to the already-impressive résumé of Alexandria’s loaded 2027 class.
Big, versatile defensive lineman Jaden Bayonne announced a pledge Wednesday to Mississippi State over Kentucky, Oklahoma State, TCU, Syracuse and a long list of other options.
“Hail State! Mississippi State,” exclaimed after revealing a Mississippi State shirt under a Syracuse shirt and hat, then grabbed a cowbell to celebrate. “It was the best fit for me because of the coaching staff and what they’re doing, bringing in new guys. They’re gonna be competing soon.”
The 6-foot-5, 275-pound playmaker in the trenches has been among the biggest stock-risers in the state during the past year.
He leaped to No. 16 overall, including No. 1 among defensive linemen, in the latest Louisiana vs. All Y’all 2027 class rankings and one of the top trench prospects overall with Sam Houston offensive lineman Albert Simien and Edna Karr edge rusher Juelz Batiste.
Bayonne became the sixth Division-I commitment for his Trojans’ class along with linebacker/edge Bryson Phoenix (Texas State), wide receiver Alex Fontenot (Maryland), quarterback Karsen Sellers (Lamar), safety Jakyrin Griffin (Old Dominion) and kicker Eli Fung (Tulsa).
“Mississippi State really was because the fan base, the culture, the people… and just where it’s at,” Bayonne told Louisiana vs. All Y’all following the announcement celebration. “It’s not far for my family to come see me when I play Saturdays — during the day or at night time, it doesn’t matter. So i just feel like that was the best place for me.”
LVAY 2027 TOP 25
1. Easton Royal, Brother Martin WR —> Texas
2. Albert Simien, Sam Houston OL —> Notre Dame
3. Peyton Houston, Evangel Christian QB —> LSU
4. Elijah Haven, Dunham QB —> Alabama
5. Ahmad Hudson, Ruston TE —> LSU
6. Miguel Whitley, St. Augustine WR —> Ole Miss
7. Braylon Calais, Cecilia ATH/WR —> LSU
8. Javon Vital Jr., Lake Charles College Prep ATH/RB —> USC
9. Trey Martin, Franklin Parish RB —> LSU
10. Kaston Lewis, Iowa S/ATH —> Texas Tech
11. Jayden Miles, Catholic-BR RB —> Florida State
12. Jayden Anding, Ruston S —>
13. Juelz Batiste, Edna Karr EDGE —> Ole Miss
14. Malachi Zeigler, Benton QB —> SMU
15. Karon Eugene, Westgate S —>
16. Jaden Bayonne, Alexandria DL —> Mississippi State
17. Rontrae Carter, Archbishop Shaw S —> TCU
18. Gary Burney Jr., Parkway WR —> LSU
19. Marvin Joseph Jr., Central S/ATH
20. Ray’Quan Williams, St. Augustine WR —> Tulane
21. Zyion Wesley, Edna Karr OL —> Mississippi State
22. Ethan Kimmie, Zachary WR —>
23. Markez Davis, Northwest DB/WR —> LSU
24. Jude Chamberlain, Catholic-BR TE —> Stanford
25. Devin Lavalais, Marksville ATH/S —> Tulane