| Tulane Green Wave – No. 5 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| High school | West Monroe (West Monroe, Louisiana) |
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Rayshawn Pleasant is an American college football cornerback for the Tulane Green Wave.
Early life
Pleasant attended West Monroe High School located in West Monroe, Louisiana. Coming out of high school, Pleasant was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Tulane Green Wave.
College career
In Pleasant's first collegiate season in 2023, he appeared in nine games where he notched five tackles. In week one of the 2024 season, Pleasant intercepted a pass right before halftime that he returned 100 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Green Wave beat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 52-0. For his performance versus Southeastern Louisiana, Pleasant was named the American Athletic defensive player of the week. In week four, Pleasant notched a 94-yard kickoff return touchdown, as he helped the Green Wave to a win over Louisiana. In week six, Pleasant returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a 71-20 win over the UAB Blazers, where for his performance he was named the American Athletic special teams player of the week.
References
- Nadeau, Rene (9 December 2021). "Recruiting: West Monroe's Rayshawn Pleasant commits to Tulane". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- Flippo, Dylan. "Get Accustomed to Tulane's Most Dangerous Returner Taking It To The House". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- "Rayshawn Pleasant 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- Teape, Kenneth. "Tulane Green Wave Cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant Is Elite, Versatile Playmaker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- Smith, Guerry (30 August 2024). "Rayshawn Pleasant enters Tulane, American Athletic Conference record books". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- Smith, Guerry (2 September 2024). "Tulane's Rayshawn Pleasant named American Athletic Conference defensive player of the week". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- Mudak, Maddy. "Tulane Football Emerging Star Lands on Jet Award Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- Prisco, Joe. "Rayshawn Pleasant named AAC Special Teams Player of Week". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 19 October 2024.