Former LSU Star Sends Strong Message to Saints Before NFL Draft

(KNGT-FM) - With football season in the books, now all eyes are on the upcoming NFL Draft. One former LSU Tiger has just sent his hometown team a message.

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LSU Star LB Harold Perkins Jr Sends Message to New Orleans Saints

One player getting a lot of attention is former LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.. The New Orleans native grew up cheering for the New Orleans Saints and now has a chance to play for his hometown team.

While speaking with reporters at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Perkins confirmed that he met with the Saints and made his feelings clear. “Come get me,” he said about the possibility of staying in Louisiana. He added, “I love the Saints. I’m a Saints fan, but if they don’t come get me, I’m sorry. I’m not a Saints fan anymore.”

The 21-year-old linebacker said the meeting with New Orleans was good. But he knows he must play well at the combine to help his draft chances.

Perkins isn't the only linebacker that the Saints met with. It was also reported that they met with Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. during the event.