Rayshawn Pleasant


Rayshawn Pleasant is an American college football cornerback and return specialist for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the Tulane Green Wave.

Early life

Pleasant attended West Monroe High School located in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Tulane Green Wave.

College career

Tulane

As a freshman in 2023, Pleasant appeared in nine games where he notched five tackles. In the 2024 season opener, he returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown in a 52-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana, earning American Athletic Conference defensive player of the week honors. In week 4, Pleasant notched a 94-yard kickoff return touchdown in a win over Louisiana. In week 6, he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a 71-20 win over UAB, where for his performance he was named the American Athletic special teams player of the week.
On April 16, 2025, Pleasant announced that he would enter the transfer portal.

Auburn

On April 23, 2025, Pleasant announced that he would transfer to Auburn.