Porter became the second member of the Class 2A state champions to choose a college destination when he committed to Army, Curtis Coach J.T. Curtis said Saturday.

Porter, 5 feet 7, 170 pounds, is Army's 20th commitment and second from Louisiana. He joins St. Michael defensive end Julius Warmsley as future Black Knights.

Porter was a two-year starter at cornerback and safety in addition to being a kick returner. He was recruited by Army assistant John Tice, a former New Orleans Saints tight end, and holdover from the staff of recently released Coach Stan Brock.

Brock, a Pro Bowl tackle with the Saints, was fired Dec. 12 after consecutive 3-9 seasons.

"Brandon is not a big guy, but I thought he fit their mold very well," Curtis said. "He's very disciplined. He's very bright. He's a good student. One of the things Army liked about him is his physicalness. For his size, Brandon is a very physical player."

Porter committed Thursday night, Curtis said. Porter, who could not be reached for comment, also had offers from Louisiana-Monore, Southeastern Louisiana, Northern Iowa and Stony Brook, Curtis said.

"One of the things we were unsure about was the coaching change," Curtis said. "I talked to John and he said that the athletic director (Kevin Anderson) said that (Army) would honor their offer. This is a good fit for (Porter). He's a highly motivated kid. He's really disciplined. Brandon thought that this would allow him to compete at a high level without his height being a negative."

Porter could play corner or safety at Army, Curtis said. He is qualified academically to play as a freshman.

He also is the 23rd Louisiana senior to commit to an out-of-state program.

"He is an excellent athlete," Curtis said. "He's the starting point guard on the basketball team the past two years. He has great leaping ability. So he plays bigger than he is. . . . For Brandon, when you graduate from West Point, the academic credibility of a military academy is second to none."