L' Jarius Sneed courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback and Minden native, L’Jarius Sneed is expected to play in his second Super Bowl Sunday. Sneed’s Minden High School Coach Spencer Heard said watching the big game is even more fun when you have a personal connection.
“Me, myself I’m very excited to watch the game to see how he performs in particular. I know he’ll do well based on what he’s done in the past. He always seems to rise to the occasion,” said Heard.
The former LA Tech star has a knee injury and was limited in practice Thursday.
Despite playing in the professional ranks, Heard said Sneed visits the Webster Parish city often to see family and friends and also spends time with elementary students in Minden.
“Just little things like that, and I think that means a lot to the community and those kids just to see somebody on a national stage like that, come back and spend some time with them. I think that kind of speaks to the type of person he is,” said Heard.
Heard remembers Sneed fondly and said he started coaching at Minden during Sneed’s sophomore year. He said Sneed’s talent was clear and that he played both defense and offense in high school.
“You could just kind of see it. He stood out definitely amongst the crowd. Everybody we played definitely the best athlete in the district and one of the best ones in the state,” said Heard.
Sneed is one of five former Louisiana high school players playing in Super Bowl LVII. Chiefs’ safety Justin Reid played for Dutchtown High in Geismer, and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire went to Catholic High in Baton Rouge. Eagles running back Boston Scott played at Zachary High and wide receiver DeVonta Smith attended Amite High School.
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