There has been a whole lot of activity on ‘the Bluff’ in the past few weeks. From the hiring of NFL Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk to him filling out his staff to him immediately hitting the recruiting trail to convincing some of Louisiana’s best players to commit to his newly established program.
This past week, the Jaguars received a commitment from Vashaun Coulon, a dynamic QB from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. Coulon feels like continuing with institutions with historic reputations was a major factor in his decision making process.
BREAKING NEWS: Class of 2026 QB Vashaun “Tig” Coulon from New Orleans, LA has announced his commitment to #SouthernUniversity!
— SU Recruiting Spotlight (@Recruit4SU) December 19, 2025
Tig threw for 3,214 yds & 40 TDs. Ran for 772 Yds & 10 TDs. The District MVP led St. Aug to its first championship game in 46 yrs.#GeauxJags #FaulkEra pic.twitter.com/rI8oIE7ZpP
“It’s definitely a blessing to go from one historic place to another. I’m excited to join the culture and new program Coach Faulk is building in Baton Rouge.
Coach Faulk is telling me I would be a big part in what they are building for their team and that I would make an immediate impact. That really won me over.”
Coulon had a prolific high school career at one of Louisiana’s top football programs. In his senior season, he passed for 3,264 yards with 40 passing touchdowns while also rushing for 655 yards and another 11 touchdown on the ground. His play helped St. Aug reach the LHSAA Division I select state championship game for the first time since 1979.
When reflecting on his senior season, Coulon expressed a sense of pride but a little disappointment in how the year ended. That being said, he also feels like the future is bright for his high school team. “It was a blessing from God. Unfortunately, we didn’t accomplish our season goals. So next year, they’re going to have a bad taste in their mouths and want to finish the course. I truly believe we started something special at 2600.”
Up next for Coulon is the challenge of helping turn the Southern program around. Historically, the Jags have fielded a great football team. They’ve won 11 Black National Championships in their program’s history, with the most recent coming in 2003.
Coulon is excited to potential add to that legacy.
“I want to leave a legacy at Southern. I want to win a SWAC Championship and be one of the best QBs to ever play there.”
Outside of athletics, ‘Tig’ plans to leave his mark at Southern and make a positive impact way after his playing days are done. He wants to obtain a law degree from their esteemed law school.
“Academically, I plan to graduate in three years and pursue law school after.”
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