Adam Hunsucker

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Louis Blanchard, a South Terrebonne defensive tackle and ULM verbal commitment, died Saturday

Blanchard, 18, severely injured his neck while jumping on a trampoline on Halloween. The 6-2, 270 pound two-star prospect committed to ULM just two days before on October 29.

South Terrebonne athletic director Francis Labat and football coach Richard Curlin confirmed the news first to the Houma Courier and Thibodaux Daily Comet.

The details of Blanchard’s death have not been released.

"The entire ULM team and staff are extremely saddened for the loss of Louis Blanchard," ULM football coach Matt Viator said. "Louis was a talented young man with a very bright future. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Blanchard family in this very difficult time."

Blanchard was one of five prospects to commit to ULM in October and propel the Warhawks to the no.1 ranked recruiting class in the Sun Belt Conference, per Rivals.com.

Blanchard was a two-time Defensive MVP of District 7-4A and an all-district performer at South Terrebonne.

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