Rayshawn Pleasant
| Tulane Green Wave – No. 5 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| High school | West Monroe (West Monroe, Louisiana) |
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Rayshawn Pleasant is an American football cornerback for the Tulane Green Wave.
Early life and high school
[edit]Pleasant attended West Monroe High School located in West Monroe, Louisiana. Coming out of high school, Pleasant was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Tulane Green Wave.[1][2]
College career
[edit]In Pleasant's first collegiate season in 2023, he appeared in nine games where he notched five tackles.[3][4] In week one of the 2024 season, Pleasant intercepted a pass right before halftime that he returned 100 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Green Wave beat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 52-0.[5] For his performance versus Southeastern Louisiana, Pleasant was named the American Athletic defensive player of the week.[6] In week four, Pleasant notched a 94-yard kickoff return touchdown, as he helped the Green Wave to a win over Louisiana.[7] In week six, Pleasant returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a 71-20 win over the UAB Blazers, where for his performance he was named the American Athletic special teams player of the week.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Nadeau, Rene (9 December 2021). "Recruiting: West Monroe's Rayshawn Pleasant commits to Tulane". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Flippo, Dylan. "Get Accustomed to Tulane's Most Dangerous Returner Taking It To The House". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Rayshawn Pleasant 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Teape, Kenneth. "Tulane Green Wave Cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant Is Elite, Versatile Playmaker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry (30 August 2024). "Rayshawn Pleasant enters Tulane, American Athletic Conference record books". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry (2 September 2024). "Tulane's Rayshawn Pleasant named American Athletic Conference defensive player of the week". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Mudak, Maddy. "Tulane Football Emerging Star Lands on Jet Award Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Prisco, Joe. "Rayshawn Pleasant named AAC Special Teams Player of Week". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 19 October 2024.