Re: Will Saints draft from LSU?
 

I’d love him on - who- Lee-000 his length would be a staple along with his speed I see your input he’s a special talent I think


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I don't disagree.

Testing at the combine would have confirmed his elite athleticism. He's already shown to be an elite talent when fully healthy. That's already been validated.

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Well, if Ruggs is gone before 15, don't be surprised if Denver takes Jefferson. There's been a ton of talk about the Broncos really liking Jefferson over the past 2 weeks.

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I never understood the obsession and perceived shunning of LSU players.
Is there any pro team that uses a local college as a pipeline?

small sample size, but for what it's worth:
There were 53 All-Pro selections including 2nd team and ST. Exactly one was drafted by a team in the same state where he attended college.

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I think that you are missing the point Dude! It's an old joke around here that Payton refuses to draft anyone from the LSU program since he's been coaching the Saints. There have been good players over the years and I don't know if they didn't fit the system or if he's just prejudiced.

LSU won the National Championship and is loaded with talented players who will likely fit our system. I believe that their head coach(Ed Orgeron?) was an assistant with the Saints and comes from the Payton coaching tree. So, it's quite likely there are numerous LSU prospects on our draft board.

Let's not forget the Ohio State connection though....the force is strong with that One university. :lightsabre:

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I hear sometimes here, from some posters that Sean Payton has an apparent
tendency to not draft from LSU, which might make sense. It seems there could be a potential distraction, and unrealistic expectations, not to mention the perceived "entourage" effect, from having your old friends nearby.

Is this real? I'd like to know.

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Good question SM I just like to biotch and moan for the thought that he just don’t like the Tigers of LSU but I really don’t think there’s anything behind this. But I I’m telling u if he don’t take Justin Jefferson if he’s there I’m not going to his birthday party this year. [emoji40]


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I've seen the Saints skip over LSU players in the draft and post draft undrafted free agency and pick other players who didn't make the team, but the LSU players they skipped went on to strong, lengthy careers. In some ways, we have a blind spot to LSU talent. Nobody is saying it should be a feeder for the Saints, but LSU players shouldn't be discounted because they grew up within an hour of where the Saints are located.

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There’s a sure thing LSU produces its speed all over the field and that produces success in today’s NFL.


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Which players were skipped with same round grades? Just curious.