LCA football's Caiden Bellard embracing the spotlight after breakout season
From offerless to the hottest 337 RB prospect, LCA's Caiden Bellard has been waiting for his time to shine.
At the beginning of the 2025 high school football season, Caiden Bellard wasn’t on many college coaches’ radars. The Lafayette Christian Academy running back made waves in his sophomore campaign and quickly, he became the hottest 2028 prospect hailing from the boot state. “All of it's a blessing so I thank God for every second and every opportunity I get,” Bellard said.
“The spring went really well and our team feels like it's going to be a special season for us. ” With the spotlight up for grabs in the upcoming 2026 season, Bellard isn’t afraid to shine as he looks to carry the Knights offense. ‘I’m the next guy up’ Listed at 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, Bellard got reps as a freshman on varsity playing behind LCA alum Jalen Noel at the time.
In 12 games, he made an impact rushing for 421 yards on 58 carries averaging a little over seven yards per carry. Once the backfield belonged to him in the 2025 season, he owned it. Bellard finished the year with 1,532 rushing yards and 24 total touchdowns carrying the Knights ground game.
He also caught for 103 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches. Week in and week out, he served as their workhorse helping them to an 11-2 overall record. REQUIRED READING: Louisiana baseball vs No.