According to one of those links above, he's the first in 27 years. Still, that's pretty much a whole generation.

Faulk became the first player in Northshore’s 27 years to commit to LSU to play football.

http://www.hsgametime.com/neworleans/content/topstories/stories/wwl082508bhNo9Faulk.f393b9c.html

Okay...off subject but I was curious.

Slidell's four high schools and their first graduating classes.

Slidell HS - 1908
Salmen HS - 1969
Pope John Paul HS - early 80s
Northshore HS - 1985

Pic of Chris Faulk at practice Monday:

Faulk at practice yesterday:

Is that an official collegiate football? It looks like a miniature toy in his hand! Some guys fudge their size, but Chris must be as big as advertised.

That's funny. I had to go back and look, and sure enough, you are right.

Another pic of Faulk at practice:

This is what they wrote about Faulk after Monday's practice:

ASSETS: Is very athletic and has the ability to play several positions along the offensive line.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Seems a bit top-heavy would like to see him add some lower body mass.

WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE IN PRACTICE: He looked very adept at pulling on trap plays while at offensive guard.

CONCLUSION: Really has the size and effort level required too make a splash early in Baton Rouge. If he can pick up the offensive scheme he should make the two-deep chart by fall.

http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=894508

Faulk accepting his invitation to the Army AA game: