Tulane’s hulking hometown tackle Juelz Baptiste brings rising-upside depth
In the 2026 season, Juelz Baptiste is a 6-foot-5, 295-pound redshirt freshman OL at Tulane who already carries strong regional pedigree: he was a three-star recruit, ranked among Louisiana’s better offensive tackles, and signed out of New Orleans’ St. Augustine. He fits the profile of a developmental edge-sealer with size, local toughness, and long-term upside rather than a finished product. For a team that values power, length, and room to grow, Baptiste looks like a worthwhile bet with starter traits if his technique catches up to his frame.
