LSU will get a lot of players back from quarantine when they travel to Arkansas to take on the Razorbacks on Saturday, including quarterback Max Johnson. Johnson is competing with TJ Finley for the starting job. The quarterback position is not the only area that the tigers have uncertainty at, as the defense has been shaky all season. Coach Ed Orgeron says LSU has been working to improve that side of the ball.
Cut 18 (15) “make them”
Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are battling for the starting quarterback spot with Drew Brees sidelined. Whoever wins the job will face off against an Atlanta Falcons defense that coach Sean Payton says, has shown a lot of improvement.
Cut 20 (16) “right now”
With the 13th pick in last night’s draft, the New Orleans Pelicans selected guard Kira Lewis Jr. from the University of Alabama. Lewis was considered arguably the fastest player in the draft. The former Crimson Tide standout averaged 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. The Pelicans also had the 23rd overall pick but it is involved in a trade.
Former LSU guard Skylar Mays heard his name called in last night’s draft when he was selected in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks with the 50th overall pick.
In college basketball news, LSU forward Shareef O’Neal has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA and will now be able to play for the Tigers this season. Shareef is the son of former LSU and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and he signed with UCLA out of high school but left after his freshman year due to a medical condition.
Also, LSU basketball players Javonte Smart and Trendon Watford have been named to the preseason All-SEC team.