Which NFL tight ends are from Shreveport?

Dennis Morris (Woodlawn High), Thomas McLemore (Huntington High), Lawrence Hart (Woodlawn High), Ron Battle (Southwood High) and John Stephens Jr. (Logansport High) are among the tight ends from the Shreveport–Bossier area who reached pro football.

Shreveport and Bossier City skyline over the Red River

Area Greats

Tight Ends

5 tight ends from Shreveport–Bossier and nearby parishes, ranked by career honors.

Shreveport–Bossier has produced 5 notable tight ends, and every one of them reached pro football. The most decorated include Dennis Morris of Woodlawn High, Thomas McLemore of Huntington High, Lawrence Hart of Woodlawn High and Ron Battle of Southwood High.

DMTE
Dennis MorrisTight End · Woodlawn HighLouisiana Tech · 2010 draft
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Thomas McLemoreTight End · Huntington HighSouthern · 1992 draft
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Lawrence HartTight End · Woodlawn HighSouthern · 1998 draft
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Ron BattleTight End · Southwood HighNorth Texas · 1981 draft
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John Stephens Jr.Tight End · Logansport HighTCU

Players are listed by the honors on their records (Hall of Fame, Pro Bowls, All-America teams, Super Bowl rings) and by draft position. Think someone belongs higher? Tell us.

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