Junior defensive end Daren Williams cheers before the Green Wave's game against SMU. Williams was recruited from Reserve, Louisiana, and is one of 49 players to be recruited from in-state.
While some of Tulane's biggest academic recruiting areas are the Northeast, Pacific Coast and Midwest, there are only five players on the current football roster from outside of the Southeast. Though a dramatic shift in recruiting tactics would require investing significant resources, there is a bevy of talent spread across regions where Tulane has brand recognition.
The athletic department, and the football team especially, need to capitalize on that opportunity.