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Haynesville teen commits to LSU

(HAYNESVILLE, LA) - Haynesville High School's Tornado Joseph Debrazion Evans has set his eyes and collegiate football career on the tigers at LSU.

The 6'1", 300-pound junior cashed in his verbal college commitment with Louisiana State University of Baton Rouge Sunday.

"This means the world to me," Evans told KTBS Sunday.

"Going to my favorite college in the SEC has always been a goal of mine."

The Tigers are accepting the well-rounded recruit, who boasts a 3.8 GPA, as a defensive tackle.

"This opportunity means I am one step closer to achieving my number one life goal - that is to reach the NFL," Evans added.