Former NLFA Standout Levonta Hall Earns First Pro Start with the Rouxgaroux

A proud moment for the North Louisiana Football Alliance (NLFA) family unfolded this past weekend as former NLFA Roughnecks standout Levonta Hall earned his first professional start with the Shreveport Rouxgaroux of the National Arena League.

Hall, who developed his game with the NLFA Roughnecks, stepped onto the professional stage with confidence and composure, contributing multiple tackles and assisted stops in the Rouxgaroux’s first home victory of the season. His performance reflected the same physicality, discipline, and motor that made him a reliable presence during his time in the NLFA.

From Developmental League to Professional Opportunity

Hall’s journey represents exactly what the NLFA was built to accomplish — providing post-graduate athletes a structured environment to continue developing their skills, gain film, and prepare for professional opportunities.

During his tenure with the Roughnecks, Hall consistently demonstrated:

• Strong pursuit to the football

• Reliable open-field tackling

• High football IQ and assignment discipline

• Leadership qualities in the locker room

Those attributes translated seamlessly into the arena game, where speed and quick decision-making are critical.

Familiar Leadership on the Sideline

Adding to the significance of the moment, former NLFA Roughnecks Head Coach Michael Blair is also gaining professional experience as a member of the Rouxgaroux coaching staff. Blair’s transition to the professional level further underscores the NLFA’s mission — not only developing players, but preparing coaches and football professionals for the next level as well.

The Hall-Blair connection made the night even more meaningful, symbolizing the growth pipeline from the NLFA to professional football in Northwest Louisiana.

A Milestone for the NLFA Mission

For the NLFA community, Hall’s first professional start is more than just a stat line — it’s validation of the league’s developmental model. Each tackle and assisted stop represented hours of preparation, mentorship, and opportunity provided through the NLFA system.

As Hall continues to build his professional résumé and Coach Blair expands his coaching career, their success serves as inspiration for current and future NLFA athletes working toward the same goal.

The pathway is real.
The opportunity is real.
And Levonta Hall just proved it.