The NFL draft begins tonight and while a pair of talented LSU receivers in Jamarr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr both have a chance to be drafted in the first round.  While Chase and Marshall have the talent to make immediate impacts in the league, draft analyst Mike Detillier says the most intriguing LSU player in the draft might be Safety Jacoby Stevens.

Cut 18 (13) “at LSU”

The Saints have eight selections heading into the seven-round NFL draft. There was no NFL draft combine and getting medical information has been a challenge. General Manager Mickey Loomis wishes they had the chance to speak with some of the prospects face to face

Cut 19 (18) “incomplete picture”

The Softball State Championships in Sulphur begin today and fans will be happy to know there won’t be any capacity restrictions due to newly relaxed COVID public health orders. Visit Lake Charles sales director Eric Zartler says weather permitting they’re hoping for over 18,000 people to attend the 48 team tournament between today’s start of the semi-finals and Saturday’s championship finals.

Cut 11 (08) “state”

In other NFC South news, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed receiver Antonio Brown, which means the Bucs will return all 22 starters from last year’s super bowl team.  Also, after trading for quarterback Sam Darnold, the Panthers have traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-round pick.

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Denver Nuggets on the road last night 114-112.  Forward Zion Williamson had 21 points for the Pelicans and Brandon Ingram added 27.  Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic had 32 points in the victory.