Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Chad Lavalais
Defensive Tackle
September 23, 2016
1. Chad Lavalais Marker
He was a driving defensive force behind LSU's run to the 2003 National Championship. A finalist for both the Nagurski and Outland Awards, he earned All-American honors and was named the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year. The Sporting News named him National Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
2003
Erected by Huey Taylor and the Kinchen Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. 30° 24.671′ N, 91° 11.089′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corey Webster (here, next to this marker); Josh Reed (here, next to this marker); Skyler Green (here, next to this marker); Stephen Peterman (here, next to this marker); Kyle Williams (here, next to this marker); Ben Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); Bradie James
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More about this marker. Located on the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 21th Century.
September 23, 2016
2. the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2017.
