Talented three-star Destrehan (La.) athlete Jai Eugene Jr. plays quarterback at the high school level, but projects as a safety on Saturdays. The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder is a smart decision-maker and has a strong feel for game situations, and made a handful of plays with his legs beating defenders around the edge and running through contact on occasion. Eugene’s football intelligence, frame and what he’s shown as a defensive back in alternate evaluation settings make him one of the more intriguing defensive backs in Louisiana’s 2023 cycle.

Jai Eugene Jr. impressed in coverage and took snaps at cornerback and can also line up deep at safety. At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, Eugene has length to line up at either spot and took well to corner, where he was smooth in coverage and flashed the ability easily to and turn with receivers. Eugene is a smart player regardless of position with a high floor in the secondary.

Jai Eugene Jr. took strides under center as a passer, and also flashed with his ability to navigate in and outside the pocket to extend plays. The three-star legacy athlete has drawn the attention of Group of 5 programs at quarterback, which is certainly viable, and Eugene continues to evolve athletically and could continue to climb Power 5 teams’ boards this camp season.