Louisiana NFL Draft Weekend Roundup

Many Louisiana players that were not drafted this weekend are still in play. I am just aware of the LSU players in that situation but no doubt many other Louisiana guys are in play
Several former Tigers quickly signed free agent contracts Sunday night: linebacker Ali Highsmith (Arizona), cornerback Jonathan Zenon (Cleveland Browns) and offensive tackle Carnell Stewart (New York Giants).
Punter Patrick Fisher has been offered a tryout with the New York Jets

NFL DRAFT WEEKEND
Josh Booty from Shreveport Louisiana (Evangel)- USC QB Drafted to the Vikings-fifth round 137th pic
Go see the Picayune's Booty correct about Minnesota

Matt Forte From Slidell (HS) - Tulane RB- Drafted to the the Bears- Second Round 44th pick
Bears draft RB Matt Forte in second roundChicago Tribune

Chris Horton from New Orleans(De La Salle)- UCLA Free Safety - Drafted to the Redskins

Tracey Porter- from Port Allen (Pelican)-Indiana CB- Drafted to the Saints (His dad played for LSU) 2nd round 40th pick
Saints bring Porter home from Indiana Alexandria Town Talk
Porter promises to make impact The Times-Picayune

Bryan Smith from Newton, Texas (HS) -Mcneese State Linebacker -Drafted to the Eagles-80th pick of the third round.
Birds go light with Smith phillyBurbs.com, PA

Jonathan Wilhite from Monroe(Ouachita)- Auburn- Drafted to the Patriots-Fourth Round 129th pick
Jonathan WilhiteBoston Globe
NFL DRAFT: New England Patriots pick Ouachita product Jonathan Wilhite Monroe News Star

Kareem Moore from Okolona, MS -Nicholls State's cornerback -Drafted to the Redskins- Pick 14 of the 6th round

Robert Henderson from Ponchatoula- Southern Miss -Drafted to the Giants-199th pick
Henderson drafted by NY GiantsHattiesburg American, MS
JSU, USM carry state banner in NFL DraftJackson Clarion Ledger

Demetrius Bell from Summerfield (HS) - Northwestern State OT- Drafted to the Bills-seventh round 219th pick( I was rooting for this kid. He is from Parish and I know his family. His High School didn't even have football)
Demetrius Bell Buffalo Bills Insider,
OL Bell drafted by Bills; puts father Karl Malone behind himThe Canadian Press, N.Y

Chris Williams from Glynn (Catholic High)- Vanderbilt OT- Drafted to the Bears. First round 14th pick
Dedication pays for late-blooming Bears pick WilliamsChicago Sun-Times



LSU PLAYERS DRAFTED-
Glenn Dorsey from Gonzales (E. Ascension)- LSU DT - Drafted to the Chiefs- First Round 5th pick
With Dorsey in tow, Chiefs may be draft's big winnersUSA Today
Dorsey just happy to be in KCThe Times-Picayune

Chevis Jackson from Mobile, Ala. (St. Paul’s)-LSU CB- Drafted to Atlanta- Third Round 68th pick
Jackson tabbed to replace HallPress-Register - al.com, AL

Jacob Hester from Shreveport (Evangel)-LSU FB/RB-Drafted to the Chargers -Third Round 69th pick
Chargers deal for LSU running back Jacob Hester from Charger.com

Early Doucet from St. Martinville (HS)-LSU WR- Drafted to the Cardinals- Third Round 81st pick
'There's a plan': With plenty to prove, Doucet's career is headed to Arizona The Daily Advertiser, LA

Craig Steltz from Slidell (Archbishop Rummel)- LSU Safety- Drafted to the Bears--Fourth Round 120th pick
Steltz to Bears The Times-Picayune
NFL DRAFT: LSU's ‘Surfer Boy’ Steltz is ready for football in the snow Monroe News Star

Matt Flynn From Tyler Texas(Lee High School)- LSU QB- Drafted to the Packers- Seventh Round 209th pick
Notebook: LSU's Flynn joins QB mix Sheboygan Press, WI
QB Flynn Has Fought For His Chance Before-Packers.com

Keith Zinger from Leesville (HS)- LSU TE- Drafted to the the Falcons- Seventh Round 232 pick
Ex-Leesville star Zinger gets drafted by Atlanta Alexandria Town Talk
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Other Articles

Bears pick Louisiana pair and Strong showing TheAdvocate, LA

NFL draft mines more La. talent The Ledger

Six Tigers Taken on NFL Draft's Second Day- LSU Sports net