RB not worried about being overlooked

NEW IBERIA, La. - It's a strange thing for one teammate to have more offers than the other and not be considered the bigger prospect. However, it's just fine with New Iberia (La.) Westgate running back Randall Antoine that he is being overlooked by some.

"I have offers from Tulane, Louisiana Lafayette, Southern Miss, Houston, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech, Southeastern, Army, Navy and Air Force," Antoine said. "I believe that I am getting overlooked a little, but God has a plan for me, I'm not worried about it. I'm just going to go out and perform my best and see what happens."

Antoine attended the NIKE camp in Oxford where he ran the shuttle in 4.5 seconds, posted a 27-inch vertical jump and did 16 reps on the bench press.

"I pattern my game Reggie Bush because I believe I can do anything out there on the field," Antoine said. "I can run, block, catch out of the backfield, whatever. I use the fact that people are overlooking me and my low rating as motivation. I just want to help my team win games."

As a junior Antoine rushed for 556 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 8.7 yards per carry. He also returned two punts for touchdowns.

"Right now I am considering everyone," Antoine said. "I am looking for a school that can get me some exposure for the next level. My mom is a teacher so academics has always been stressed in my house. My brother played at Louisiana Tech so I am real familiar with it up there."

Though, the in-state LSU Tigers have yet to offer, they are keeping a close eye on Antoine and has impressed the Tiger staff.

"Coach Mallory is coming to watch my first game," Antoine said. "He said they are real interested in me. I went down to their camp and earned MVP. I don't know if they will offer, but I do know that they are really interested."