With LSU returning much of its production from the 2022 season, this year’s Tigers draft class wasn’t as star-studded as past classes have.
For the first time since 2018, no Tiger was drafted during the first round on Thursday night. However, that drought didn’t last much longer. Edge rusher BJ Ojulari was selected early in the second. However, he was LSU’s only pick across the first two days of the draft.
A number of LSU players heard their names called on Saturday during the final four rounds, however. Here’s every former Tiger who achieved their dream of being drafted into the NFL.
Edge BJ Ojulari – Arizona Cardinals, 2nd Round (41st overall)
A leader on and off the field, Ojulari was one of the top edge rushers in the country in 2022. He earned first-team All-SEC honors. Though his production dropped a bit with the emergence of Harold Perkins, he finished with 5.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. His 58 tackles were also a career-high.
OL Anthony Bradford – Seattle Seahawks, 4th Round (108th overall)
Bradford didn’t become a full-time starter until this season, but he started 12 of 13 games this year, mostly at right guard. He also saw time in each of the tackle spots, demonstrating his versatility. He declared for the draft following a solid junior season, and he’ll be joining a high-powered Seattle offense.
DB Jay Ward – Minnesota Vikings, 4th Round (134th overall)
A utility piece in the secondary for LSU, Ward was a full-time starter the last two years at safety, cornerback and nickel. He began the 2022 season at safety but ultimately moved to nickel, where he shined. Ward earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors against Mississippi State last fall and finished the season with 60 tackles, five pass breakups and a pick.
DT Jaquelin Roy – Minnesota Vikings, 5th Round (141st overall)
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