Author: Tyler Eschette

The New Orleans Saints will be at the back-end of the first round as they will have the No. 29 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. New Orleans top five needs heading into this year’s draft are quarterback, wide receiver, safety, offensive guard and defensive tackle. According to the latest mock draft from Pro Football Focus (PFF), New Orleans will take the former Boston College wideout Zay Flowers. Uncertainty in the Saints Wide Receiver Room: The uncertainty of whether Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry will be the biggest question mark for the Saints heading into the offseason. Thomas underwent…

A few days after Derek Carr rejected a trade to the New Orleans Saints, the Las Vegas Raiders have decided to part ways with the 31-year old quarterback. According to Ian Rapoport, the Raiders release of Carr is now official and he’ll appear on the transaction wire today. Las Vegas released him before $40.4 million in his contract became guaranteed today. He’s now a free agent and able to talk to teams before the league year begins. Derek Carr Tenure With The Raiders: Carr was selected by the Raiders with the 36th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and…

The New Orleans Saints selected two players in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by trading up to land Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and used their second pick of the first round to select Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning. New Orleans used the rest of their picks in last year’s NFL Draft to select cornerback Alontae Taylor in the second round, linebacker D’Marco Jackson in the fifth round and defensive tackle Jordan Jackson in the sixth round. Some rookies stood out above the rest this season as they were able to step up with key…

LSU’s recruiting class heading into the 2022 season was ranked No. 12, according to 247sports. In Brian Kelly’s first offseason with the Tigers after he was hired away from Notre Dame, LSU was able to pick up 15 commitments heading into the new season. Some of the most notable names that stepped up for the Tigers this season were linebacker Harold Perkins, tight end Mason Taylor and offensive tackle Will Campbell. In what was an offseason filled with question marks these three freshman rose to the occasion helping LSU to a 10-win season. Harold Perkins, Linebacker: Perkins received a lot…

The XFL is making its long-awaited return after the league’s last run in 2020. The league will officially kick off on February 13th as the Vegas Vipers will take on the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium. LSU will be will represented in the XFL as several former Tigers will have an opportunity to compete against one another. Check out which former LSU Tigers will be participating in the XFL starting next week: Darren Evans, Arlington Renegades: Darren Evans spent his first three seasons at Nicholls before transferring to LSU heading into the 2020 season. During his freshman season in 2017,…

The 12th annual NFL Honors show is currently being held tonight in Phoenix, Arizona and former LSU Tiger Justin Jefferson took home a prestigious award on Thursday night. Jefferson was named AP Offensive Player of the year after a stellar 2022 season with the Minnesota Vikings. The 23-year old wide reciever improved would go on to to finish the season with 128 receptions, 1,809 and 13.9 yards per touch during his third season in the NFL. Jefferson would lead the league in both receptions and yards. Justin Jefferson’s Journey to the NFL: Jefferson wasn’t always a highly-regarded wide receiver as…

Brian Kelly was able to succeed in the transfer portal again as the Tigers currently rank No. 1 in the overall transfer portal rankings. LSU was able to add 11 additions in the offseason and they were able to fill some empty holes on both sides of the ball, specifically on the defensive side where they are losing key starters in the secondary. Meet the new Tigers that will be serve a key role on whether LSU will reach its ceiling heading into the 2023 season: Omar Speights, Linebacker: Omar Speights led Oregon State with 83 tackles, eight tackles for…

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is just a few weeks away as the annual event will kick off on February 28th in Indianapolis. Nine LSU Tigers were invited to this year’s NFL Scouting Combine where they will be able to meet with teams, go through medical evaluations and work out in front of scouts. Check out which former Tigers will be participating in the upcoming scouting combine: Micah Baskerville, Linebacker: Micah Baskerville has been a veteran on the defensive side during his five-year career at LSU. Baskerville was named to the Butkus Award watch list heading into the 2022 season…

A.J. Green announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday afternoon capping off a 12-year stint in the league. Throughout his career in the NFL, Green was able to stay consistent and be one of the best wide receivers during his first several years in the league. The former Georgia product finished out his career with 727 receptions, 10,514 receiving yards and 70 receiving touchdowns. Green penned a letter to all of those who have helped him and supported him along his journey: “I’ve never been a man of many words, so I’ll keep this short,” Green wrote. “Thank you.…

LSU has produced the top talent at the wide receiver position in the last few years at the next level. Malik Nabers can be the next in line as Kayshon Boutte and Jaray Jenkins will be selected in this year’s NFL Draft. Nabers was the WR1 for Jayden Daniels this season and he had a breakout season during his sophomore season with the Tigers. Nabers can join a select group of former Tigers that are showing out in the NFL. Former LSU Wide Receivers in the NFL: D.J. Chark, Detroit Lions: D.J. Chark has played five seasons for the Jacksonville…