Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Matchup
Sun Belt6-7 (2025)#91 Recruiting92% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    70
    Lunch WinfieldRS JR
    Starter
  2. 11
    70
    Daniel BealeRS SO
  3. 3
    66
    Coleman CarterRS FR
RB
  1. 24
    78
    Steven BlancoRS SO
    Starter
  2. 0
    60
    Darrell SmithRS FR
  3. 20
    60
    JJ GarnerRS FR
WR-X
  1. 6
    83
    Shelton Sampson Jr.RS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 9
    60
    KeDarius WadeRS JR
  3. 87
    58
    Kristion BrooksFR
WR-Z
  1. 17
    70
    Landon StrotherRS SO
    Starter
  2. 2
    63
    Rahji DennisRS SO
  3. 85
    58
    Landon BaptisteRS JR
WR-H
  1. 8
    71
    Jaydon JohnsonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 4
    61
    Trenton ChaneyRS FR
  3. 10
    61
    Russell BabineauxRS FR
TE
  1. 88
    77
    Caden JensenRS JR
    Starter
  2. 83
    69
    Brock ChappellSR/TR
  3. 44
    58
    Teddy GawlikRS SO
LT
  1. 52
    78
    Ryder BentleyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 57
    64
    Zay AlexanderRS JR/TR
  3. 55
    64
    Baylynn WilliamsRS FR
LG
  1. 75
    70
    Kaden MoreauRS SR
    Starter
  2. 77
    70
    Jakoby IsomSO
C
  1. 50
    78
    Cooper FordhamRS JR
    Starter
  2. 59
    64
    Andrew MartinezRS JR
  3. 60
    58
    Jackson HammondRS SO
RG
  1. 76
    78
    Matthew BroussardRS JR
    Starter
  2. 73
    72
    Jayden McAllisterRS FR
RT
  1. 71
    70
    George JacksonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 72
    64
    J'Marion GoochRS JR/TR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #101 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -10.1 → -9.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 32nd percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #91 national

16%

Returning production: 92%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

3 adds in two-deep · avg 59 OVR · top add: B. Stewart (NT, 63, from Tarleton State)

Camp battles to watch3
Coach LouisianaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Louisiana?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns starting lineup

Lunch Winfield is the projected starting quarterback for Louisiana as of August 17, 2026. Daniel Beale is listed second.

Louisiana also projects Steven Blanco at running back, Shelton Sampson Jr. at wide receiver and Caden Jensen at tight end.

The full Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Lunch Winfield · QBSteven Blanco · RBShelton Sampson Jr. · WR-XCaden Jensen · TE

Common questions

Who is Louisiana's starting quarterback?
Lunch Winfield is the projected starting quarterback for Louisiana as of August 17, 2026. Daniel Beale is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Louisiana?
Steven Blanco is the projected starter at running back for Louisiana, with Darrell Smith listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Louisiana?
Shelton Sampson Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Louisiana, with KeDarius Wade listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Louisiana?
Caden Jensen is the projected starter at tight end for Louisiana, with Brock Chappell listed second.
When was the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns depth chart last updated?
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Louisiana's record last season?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns finished 6-7 (5-3 in Sun Belt play).