Former Maryland QB, 4-star prospect heading to Group of 5 program
Lance LeGendre spent just two seasons at Maryland before deciding to enter his name into the transfer portal. Now, the former 4-star recruit has found a new school to call home.
Thursday evening, LeGendre revealed that he has committed to play at the University of Louisiana. He made the announcement with a post on social media, and will be a huge addition for a Ragin’ Cajuns team that made a big splash on the national stage during the 2020 campaign.
LeGendre played in just three games for the Terrapins last season, completing 11-of-14 passes for 91 yards, but he had 2 interceptions with no touchdown passes and had -11 yards in the rushing category. He lost the starting job to Alabama transfer Taulia Tagovialoa prior to the start of the year.
Thankful for the opportunity! #GeauxCajuns 🌶🤘🏾⚜️ @coach_bnapier@CoachJuluke@CoachRyanO@RaginCajunsFB pic.twitter.com/qv9QeZolYe
— Mr. LeGendre (@LLeGendre12_) January 22, 2021
In 2019, LeGendre’s true freshman season, he totaled 13 carries for 104 yards and completed 1-of-3 pass attempts for 7 yards.
As a high school prospect, LeGendre was a 4-star gunslinger who spurned Florida State to commit to Maryland. He was ranked as the No. 9 dual-threat quarterback and was a Top 300 prospect overall, according to 247Sports.
LeGendre is a New Orleans native, so his commitment to Louisiana will serve as a homecoming or the quarterback. And he’ll join a team that opened the 2020 season with a 17-point victory over Iowa State in Ames.
The Ragin’ Cajuns finished the year with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 19 in the College Football Playoff Poll.