Oliver Mitchell, Jr. produced big numbers at Edna Karr, winning a state title in 2024. The Cougars high-powered offense prepared Mitchell for the fast-paced attack of Will Hall at Tulane.
Mitchell is one of three Karr alums on the Tulane roster. The others are Destyn "Fat" Hill and Jaylin Lucas.
Tulane Green Wave Spring Game
Offense:
Quarterback Room
The most encouraging development of the day was the play at quarterback. The group as a whole operated with far more confidence and precision than in the 2025 spring game, and several young arms flashed legitimate starting potential.
Zeon Chriss (No. 9) earned the start, showing nice zip on an intermediate game-winning 20-yard touchdown pass to Destyn Hill.
Dagan Bruno PWO (No. 14) followed with a strong outing, slinging a deep ball 35-40 yards down the field to Antwaun Parham and going 4-for-4 on his second offensive series. Bruno looks the part of a starting QB at this level and should deff be given a shot.
Semonza (No. 3) added a rushing touchdown and a 20-yard scoring strike in the red zone to RS Freshman TE Gabe Lovorn.
Cade Scott (No. 7) was arguably the most impressive of the bunch. He displayed excellent touch on a 10-yard out to wideout and PWO Seth Gale, ripped off a 40-yard scramble that highlighted his mobility, and capped a strong drive with a 5-yard slant touchdown to Oliver Mitchell. Scott orchestrated what was easily the most complete offensive possession of the afternoon.
Jay Beamon (No. 4) saw only one series.
Trace Johnson (No. 11) looked comfortable in the pocket and delivered several quality throws, though a few drops stalled his drives.
Running Backs and Receivers Loaded with Talent:
The backfield remains one of Tulane’s deepest and most dynamic position groups.
Michael Turner (No. 0) ran with authority and burst, cementing his status as the likely featured back with McClure
DJ Dugar (No. 21) was physical and north-south with good speed while showing soft hands out of the backfield on several catches.
Jaylin Lucas (No. 12) continues to look like a difference-maker, whether lining up in the slot or coming out of the backfield; his agility, speed, and creativity in open space were on full display.
Johnnie Daniels (No. 6) chipped in a solid 7-yard run and will be a good rotational piece or more.
At wide receiver, the group injected more speed into the offense.
Antwaun Parham (No. 15) and Oliver Mitchell (No. 17) both found the end zone, Mitchell on a 5-yard slant over the middle, Parham on a 40 yard go route from Bruno, and Destyn Hill (No. 2) delivered the game-winner on a 20-yard post route from Zeon.
The tight ends also flashed promise as a legitimate weapon this fall, with Ty Thompson hauling in a 10-yard catch and Gabe Lovorn (No. 86) scoring on a 20-yard touchdown reception in the red-zone.
The offensive line held up well for a spring game. While still a work in progress, the unit flashed moments of dominance and should develop into a clear strength of the team by Week 1.
The only negative note came when left tackle Elijah Baker (No. 73) went down with an ankle injury; he stayed on the sideline in pads, taped up and walking under his own power.
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