LSU Stars Excel at NFL Combine
LSU shines at NFL Combine with Perkins, Payton, and Pyburn excelling in athletic tests, Delane acing interviews, and Sharp running a 4.63 40-yard dash. On the recruiting front, Kiffin is eyeing RB Jayden Miles and trying to flip WR Easton Royal, with spring practice starting March 24.
While tight end Bauer Sharp clocked an impressive 4.63-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, several other top LSU prospects, including linebacker Harold Perkins and defensive ends Patrick Payton and Jack Pyburn, did not participate in the on-field athletic testing drills. Their draft stock will now heavily rely on their performance at LSU's Pro Day. Cornerback Mansoor "Emory" Delane, a unanimous All-American, is solidifying his status as a top draft prospect through strong team interviews in Indianapolis. Already considered a potential first-round pick, Delane's football IQ and character assessments are reportedly impressing NFL front offices. On the recruiting trail, LSU is in hot pursuit of Jayden Miles, a 4-star running back from Catholic High in Baton Rouge. Miles is a top target for the Tigers, having already received offers from other SEC programs like Ole Miss and Texas A&M. The effort to flip 5-star wide receiver Easton Royal is a high-stakes battle. The New Orleans native from Brother Martin High School is currently committed to Texas and is ranked as the No. 3 wide receiver and No. 12 overall player in the 2027 class. Last fall, he recorded 53 catches for 1,151 yards and 17 touchdowns. The upcoming spring practice, the first under new head coach Lane Kiffin, will be crucial for integrating a massive influx of new talent. The Tigers have added over 40 new players via the transfer portal, creating what Kiffin has called a potentially record-breaking class in terms of volume and talent. This period will be the first opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate a roster that has seen significant turnover. The 15 scheduled practice sessions will be vital for establishing a new system and identifying key players ahead of the 2026 season.
