Patrick Harkness@RollDatWave
Tulane Green Wave Football Recruiting Surges in June:
(Part 1)
Official Visits Fuel Wave of 2027 Commitments
June 2026 has been a landmark month for Tulane Green Wave football recruiting under head coach Will Hall.
The program hosted a series of official visits that translated directly into commitments, adding significant talent and momentum to the 2027 class.
What started as steady growth earlier in the offseason
(6 Commits) exploded into a flurry of pledges, with Tulane securing approximately 18 commitments during June alone.
This surge has pushed the class size to around 23 commits (Was 24, DB Deshaun Wylie De-Commit), with a strong emphasis on local Louisiana prospects, trench players, skill-position athletes, and versatile defenders. The Green Wave are building depth and competition across multiple position groups while capitalizing on the growing appeal of the program in New Orleans and beyond.
Official Visits Drive the Momentum
Official visit weekends in June proved decisive. Prospects got an up-close look at Yulman Stadium, the Uptown campus, the coaching staff, and the culture, and many didn’t need long to decide.
June Commits:
• Joshua Sylvain (WR, Miami Carol City HS, FL) Visited Tulane on June 18 and committed shortly after. The 6’4”, 205 lb big-bodied receiver brings length, contested-catch ability, and red-zone mismatch potential.
• Multiple defensive backs and local standouts, including James Tyson (CB, St. Charles Catholic, LaPlace, LA), who had a strong OV and pledged.
• Other visitors and quick turnarounds in the defensive line, edge, and skill groups helped fuel the run of commitments.
These visits, combined with strong evaluations from camps and prior relationships, created a snowball effect.
Coach Hall and the staff have been aggressive and targeted, landing players who fit the scheme and bring high character/intangibles.
The June Commitment Haul (2027 Class)
Here is a compiled list of the June 2027 commitments for Tulane.
Early-to-Mid June Additions:
• Teddy Graff (TE, 6’5”/220, Ensworth HS, Nashville, TN) Committed June 5. Blocking tight end with size and upside.
• Anquan Jackson (RB, South Jones HS, Ellisville, MS) June 6.
• Kavarris Duncan (DL, Winterboro HS, Alpine, AL) June 6. Interior presence.
• Ray’Quan Williams (WR, 6’0”/163, St. Augustine HS, New Orleans, LA) June 7. Local speedster and playmaker (#111 WR nationally per 247).
• Peyton Perkins (RB, Eupora HS, MS) June 7. Versatile athlete.
• James Tyson (CB, 5’11”/180, St. Charles Catholic, LaPlace, LA) June 7. Local DB with strong OV.
• Jackson Shaw (OT, 6’6”/260, Catholic HS, Baton Rouge, LA) June 7. Local offensive line help.
• Gus Faulkner (S, 6’2”/212, Fairhope HS, AL) June 9. Athletic Hybrid LB.
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