Corey Bannister

Athletics Director & Head Football coach at Avoyelles High School, Avoyelles HS & Southern University alum. Husband, Father, Deacon

[Patrick Harkness @RollDatWave]

🚨Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Commit🚨

🔥Class of 27 DL🔥

Kobe Smith- @k2_kobesmith
6-2/260
Moreauville, LA

Frame:
Long arms, broad shoulders, and a developing lower half that supports power at the point of attack. He projects as a high-motor EDGE who can slide inside to 3-technique or 4 in college schemes.

Athletic Testing:
(from Prep Redzone Louisiana Stock Up Showcase events):

40-yard dash: 5.00–5.13 seconds (explosive first step for size).
Shuttle: 4.68–4.82 seconds.
Broad jump: 8’2”–8’5”.
L-drill: 7.03–7.75 seconds.

Scouting Report:

First-Step Quickness & Burst:
Good get-off for a 260-pounder; consistently beats blockers to the edge or gaps.

Hand Usage & Power:
Violent, active hands; strong punch and rip moves; can anchor and drive O-linemen backward in the run game.

Motor & Pursuit:
High-effort player who chases to the sideline; excellent quarterback pursuit noted by UL coaches.

Versatility:
Lines up at DE, DT, and EDGE; can drop in coverage occasionally due to athleticism from basketball/track.

Upside:
Still raw but improving rapidly with dedicated training; three-sport background suggests room to grow into a 270–280 lb frame without losing speed.

Info from my Tulane Green Wave Season Preview: Pats Deep Dive Recruiting @beinthekneaux

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

As AD of Avoyelles, I couldn’t be prouder of what our student-athletes and coaches accomplished during this school year. Being the only school in AVP to earn a playoff spot in every team sport offered speaks volumes about the hard work, commitment, and pride within our programs.

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Straight foolishness!!!!

[RedWave Press @RedWavePress]

SHOCKING: A growing number of middle school athletes — mostly boys — are intentionally repeating 8th grade to delay their start in high school, giving themselves another full year to get bigger, stronger, and faster, which in turn dramatically boosts their chances at elite high school spots, college scholarships, and massive NIL deals potentially worth millions.

William La Jeunesse: “Of 8M high school students in sports only 7% will play in college.”

“On the other hand, the [likely] number one pick in this year’s NBA draft, [AJ Dybantsa], did 8th grade twice.”

CRAZY IDEA: How about we let more kids be kids!

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Updated 2026 Avoyelles Mustangs football schedule!
October 2 - Homecoming 🤴🏾👸🏽🏈
October 9 - Pink Out Night 🩷💗🏈
October 30 - Senior Night 🎓🎓🏈
#AllAboutTheA

[Avoyelles Mustangs Athletics @AvoyellesSports]

🏀 AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS 🏀
📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Avoyelles High School Gymnasium
Tryouts are open to all girls entering grades 7–12 for the upcoming school year.

#LadyMustangs #MustangPride #AllAboutTheA

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Happy Mother’s Day to every single mother out there and especially to the three most important mothers in my life!
💗🤰🏽👩🏾👵🏽

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Congratulations @k2_kobesmith

[Avoyelles Mustangs Athletics @AvoyellesSports]

Congratulations to Junior shot putter Kobe Smith. Kobe finished 3rd in the entire state in the Shot Put at the LHSAA 2A State Championship Meet at LSU!
💙💛🥉

#AllAboutTheA #MustangPride
#TrackAndField #SEA

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Thank you coach @CoachJakeOlsen of @LSUfootball for stopping by #AvoyellesHigh to talk about a few #MightyMustangs.
@AvoyellesSports
#AllAboutTheA

[Jake Olsen @CoachJakeOlsen]

Appreciate the stop @JagGrad2000 and @AvoyellesF

[Avoyelles Mustangs Athletics @AvoyellesSports]

🔥 THE WAIT IS OVER. THE RESULTS ARE IN. 🔥

Avoyelles High School Track & Field showed up and showed out at the District 5-2A Meet — and now it’s time to celebrate what this program is becoming.

[kobe k2 smith @k2_kobesmith]

After a great talk with @Marshall_Reggie I’m blessed to receive an offer from @LamarFootball
@CoachDrewChrist
@lamargafford
@LAvsAllYall
@CenlaPreps
@AvoyellesSports
@b_hoss_mac
@samspiegs
@LSL_Sportsline
@Youngbullz22

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

2026 Summer Workout Schedule
#AllAboutTheA
#DestroyDoubters
🏋🏾‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️🏈🏈🏈

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

2026 Avoyelles Mustangs Varsity Football Schedule🏈🏈🏈
#AllAboutTheA
#DestroyDoubters
#SEA

[Colorado Buffaloes Football @CUBuffsFootball]

A playmaker who changed the game. ⚡️

Kordell Stewart officially takes his place in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame🏆

@KSlash10 x #GoBuffs

[Jayden Williams @WilliamsCB12]

Had a great time at Millsaps scrimmage!! I can’t wait to get back on campus. @AvoyellesSports @9_kjones @WhoDatFilms @JeritRoser @b_hoss_mac @b_humble15 @CoachTMar

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

No Lies Spoken! 💯💯💯

[College Football Classics @ClassicsCFB]

You just had to be there for USC Reggie Bush 🚨

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

The man!!

[College Football Classics @ClassicsCFB]

You had to be there for Johnny Football 🏈

[Avoyelles Mustangs Athletics @AvoyellesSports]

Congratulations to the Avoyelles Mustangs Track & Field teams on a great showing at today’s Buckeye Panther relays. Top performances includes Juniors Li’Yanah Bazart & Kobe Smith placing 1st in the Shot Put & a 2nd place overall finish by the boys!
#AllAboutTheA
#DarkHorse

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Congratulations Kobe. Proud of this young man for officially committing to play college football at @RaginCajunsFB . As his coach, I couldn’t be more appreciative of the effort he’s poured into our program, and I’m excited to watch him lead the way during his senior season.

[kobe k2 smith @k2_kobesmith]

First and foremost,I give all glory to God because without him , I am nothing. I want to thank my family and coaches for supporting and believing in me. With that being said I’m excited to announce that I have officially committed to @RaginCajunsFB
@michaeldes1
@JFitzTV

[Corey Bannister @JagGrad2000]

Another step taken towards the ultimate goal!
#AspiringLeader #Leadership
#Admin #Education