With the second overall pick in last night’s N-F-L draft, the Washington Commanders selected former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. A few picks later, the New York Giants used their sixth overall pick to take former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers wants to be the next great receiver in the NFL from LSU…
cut 14 (14) “…chip on my shoulder”
The Jacksonville Jaguars with the 23rd overall pick selected former LSU receiver Brian Thomas Junior.

Most analysts predicted the Saints would take an offensive tackle with the 14th overall pick. That’s exactly what they did with Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah) from Oregon State. The All-American did not give up a sack during his college career. The Saints have a second round pick today.
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After two straight weekends on the road, the LSU Tigers are finally back at home for an SEC weekend series. LSU welcomes Auburn to the Box. It’s been a rough season for Auburn, they are 2-and-16 in the SEC. The Tigers are 5-and-13 and fans are hoping for a sweep.

Louisiana Tech is in second place in Conference USA heading into this weekend’s series against Sam Houston. The Bulldogs are 8-3 in league play, while the Bearkats are 7-and-8. Coach Lane Burroughs says the Diamond Dogs must play well to take the series…
Cut 16 (09) “…south Texas.”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns will host Southern Miss this weekend. U-L Lafayette leads the Sun Belt with a 15-3 record, while the Golden Eagles are 11-7. ULM is at Old Dominion.

There’s a four way tie for first place after the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. One of those teams is Rory McIllroy and Shane Lowry.