St. Thomas More QB named Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year St. Thomas More quarterback Walker Howard (No. 15) throws a pass against Carencro on Nov. 13, 2020. (Source: Josh Auzenne/WAFB-TV) By Spencer Chrisman | May 14, 2021 at 12:25 PM CDT - Updated May 15 at 7:40 AM
LAFAYETTE, La. (WAFB) - St. Thomas Moore quarterback Walker Howard, a LSU football commit for the class of 2022 has been named the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.
Howard led the Cougars to an undefeated season en route to the Division II state championship. According to 247Sports, Howard is rated as a five-star prospect and Louisiana’s top player for the next recruiting cycle and is currently rated as the No. 20 player overall in the nation.
After a banner year quarterbacking the St. Thomas More Cougars, Walker Howard received one more honor to wrap up his junior season.
Howard, an LSU commit for the class of 2022, was named the 2021 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year. He is the first player from St. Thomas More to receive the award.
Howard led the Cougars to a Division II State Championship and a perfect 10-0 record in 2020, throwing for 3,430 yards and 39 touchdowns. His stellar season was capped off with 381 yards passing and four touchdowns in a 35-28 win over De La Salle in the state title game.
Howard joins recent Gatorade Louisiana Football Players of the Year Christian Westcott (2019-20, Lakeshore High School), Derek Stingley Jr. (2018-19, Dunham School), Slade Bolden (2017-18, West Monroe High School), and Keytaon Thompson (2016-17, Landry-Walker High School).
He is the first STM athlete in history to earn the prestigious honor.
Considering the standout athletes that have come out of STM over the years, it makes his honor that much more impressive.
The Gatorade Player of the Year award is given to a high school athlete who excels at both athletics and academics, as well as displaying high moral character.
As the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year, Howard is now a finalist for the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award.
Howard, whose father Jamie started at quarterback for LSU, has committed to the Tigers and has plans to do the same.
St. Thomas More QB named Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year St. Thomas More quarterback Walker Howard (No. 15) throws a pass against Carencro on Nov. 13, 2020. (Source: Josh Auzenne/WAFB-TV) By Spencer Chrisman | May 14, 2021 at 12:25 PM CDT - Updated May 15 at 7:40 AM
LAFAYETTE, La. (WAFB) - St. Thomas Moore quarterback Walker Howard, a LSU football commit for the class of 2022 has been named the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.
Howard led the Cougars to an undefeated season en route to the Division II state championship. According to 247Sports, Howard is rated as a five-star prospect and Louisiana’s top player for the next recruiting cycle and is currently rated as the No. 20 player overall in the nation.