The top receiver prospect from the state of Louisiana is getting closer to making his college decision as four-star St. James native Shazz Preston has just released his list of top schools.

The St. James High School standout, currently rated as the No. 4 overall prospect from Louisiana, the No. 10 receiver nationally and a top 75 overall recruit in the 2022 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports Composite Rankings, is down to seven programs.

Of his contenders from the nation’s best football conference, Preston has Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Mississippi State among the schools he is still considering with Miami, Texas and USC also in consideration.

His brother Shawn Preston is currently a defensive back on Mississippi State’s roster.

In addition to being an elite playmaker at the prep level, the 6-foot, 190-pound Preston runs track and field for St. James High School.

To get an idea of why he’s such a coveted prospect, check out Preston’s junior season highlight reel with St. James High School.

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