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Joe Burrow sends thankful message to LSU fans before NFL Draft

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 4/22/20

Joe Burrow has never shied away from reminding everyone how much LSU meant to his career, and on the eve of the NFL Draft, he paid tribute one more time.

The LSU football account shared a message from Burrow, the likely first overall pick in the draft, thanking the state of Louisiana one more time.

A message from Louisiana's own…
Joe Burreaux pic.twitter.com/QVhboLk9w4

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) April 22, 2020

The billboard even shows the Cajun version of Burrow’s jersey that he debuted at his Senior Night.

An unheralded transfer quarterback, Burrow became the Heisman Trophy winner with the Tigers and won a national title as well. The fans in Baton Rouge love him as much as he loves them, and they should be bursting with pride when he goes No. 1 on Thursday.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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