It’s that time of year again, folks. The 2023 NFL draft is upon us.
Last year’s event saw 10 former LSU players selected headlined by [autotag]Derek Stingley Jr.[/autotag], who went to the Houston Texans with the third pick. Things are a little different this time around, however.
It would be at least moderately surprising to see a Tiger selected on Day 1 of the draft Thursday night, though [autotag]BJ Ojulari[/autotag] — a projected early second-round pick — could sneak into the first 31 selections if things break right. [autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag], once seen as a surefire first-rounder, now just hopes he won’t slide beyond Day 2 after a tough 2022 season and poor athletic testing at the combine.
LSU also isn’t likely to match last year’s 10 players selected, but there are a number of former Tigers who should hear their names called during the three-day event, which will be held at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the draft this weekend, as well as the latest projections for each of LSU’s top prospects via NFL Draft Buzz.