At 12:45 this afternoon at Amite High School, we’ll find out where the state’s top two remaining uncommitted football players will sign. Ishmael Sophser is considered one of the nation’s top defensive tackles. He’s been recruited heavily by Alabama, LSU and Oregon. Wide receiver-slash-defensive back Devonta Lee will also make his decision known and Billy Embody of 24-7 sports expects Lee to stay in Louisiana…
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24-7 ranks LSU as having the sixth best recruiting class in the nation.

24-7 sports says the Ragin Cajuns will bring in the best recruiting class in the Sun Belt. UL-Lafayette just received a commitment from three star linebacker La’Kamion Franklin from Neville High School. ULM’s class is ranked as the 9th best in the Sun Belt.

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Saints rookie pass rusher Marcus Davenport is recovering from surgery. He posted a picture on social media that shows him in the hospital and his right foot his heavily bandaged. Davenport wrote he played through a season ending injury and promises to come back better. We do know that Davenport suffered a toe injury during the season, but wasn’t on the injury report during the final weeks of the regular season or postseason.

The Pelicans are in Chicago tonight and Anthony Davis’ injured finger is healthy enough to practice, but the team will reportedly have him sit on the bench tonight. The Pels are apparently not interested in playing him until after Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

21st ranked LSU is at Mississippi State tonight. The Tigers have won four straight road games. Tip off is at 8 PM.

In the Southland…McNeese visits the first place Sam Houston State Bearkats. UNO is at Northwestern State. Southeastern Louisiana travels to Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.