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Maason Smith thought he played well toward the end of the year and bet on himself. It’s going to pay off. The No. 48 pick last year, offensive lineman Cody Mauch, got a four-year, $7.48 million deal.
Maason Smith is a Jacksonville Jaguar. Went in the second round at pick 48. Reuniting with LSU teammate Brian Thomas.
News: LSU approved contract extensions and raises for Frank Wilson and Brad Davis. They were going into the last year of their deals. nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu…
LSU, Washington and Alabama tied for the most picks in the first round. It was the fourth time in the common era that LSU produced three or more first-rounders. theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sp…
Missed opportunity if LSU doesn't stash this for a hype video.
Missed opportunity if LSU doesn't stash this for a hype video.
Two WRs taken in first round of same draft: 2024 LSU (Nabers/Thomas) 2022 Ohio State (Wilson/Olave) 2021 Alabama (Waddle/Smith) 2020 Alabama (Ruggs/Jeudy) 2007 LSU (Bowe/Davis) 2007 Ohio State (Ginn/Gonzalez) 2001 Miami (Moss/Wayne) 1997 Florida (Hilliard/Anthony)
Brian Thomas' wait is over. He went No. 23 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fourth time in the common era that LSU has three or more first-rounders in the same draft.
Malik Nabers drew plays on a whiteboard for me one day last year and taught me more about football in 10 minutes than anyone ever had before. He articulated schemes so well. Can't wait to see what he does in New York.
Malik Nabers went No. 6 to the New York Giants, who picked another LSU wideout in the first round a decade after taking OBJ. Nabers is the second-highest drafted receiver in LSU history behind Ja'Marr Chase.
LSU is the 1st school to have 4 QBs selected in the top 3 of the #NFLdraft
Jayden Daniels would have been a mid-round pick last year. He just went No. 2 overall and became the face of the Commanders. From last season, here's how he transformed: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sp…
Jayden Daniels goes No. 2 to the Washington Commanders. He's the fifth LSU quarterback drafted in the first round, joining Y.A. Tittle, Bert Jones, JaMarcus Russell and Joe Burrow.
Myself and @JimDerryJr are LIVE with our NFL Draft show, follow along with every pick — we'll be ahead of TV — and with visits from our writers @JeffDuncan_ @Matthew_Paras @RodWalkerNola @ByLukeJohnson @RabalaisAdv @whalexander_ youtube.com/watch?v=e6aGo3…
Jayden Daniels will be picked early in the NFL draft tonight. One of the many things that contributed to his ascent was a virtual reality software created by two Germans. The story behind a tech LSU implemented last year: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sp…
If you want an LSU/Saints view on the draft, this is the place.
If you want an LSU/Saints view on the draft, this is the place.
Multiple factors made Jayden Daniels a top pick in the NFL draft. One of them was the virtual reality software created by two Germans that LSU began using last year. “It enhanced the way he could track and anticipate and get the ball out.” theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sp…
LSU freshman offensive lineman Jo Cryer entered the transfer portal. Cryer, an early enrollee in the 2024 class, was released from his letter of intent.
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