In the 2026 NFL Draft , seven LSU Tigers heard their name called to find a new home in the professional leagues.  It wasn’t surprising. LSU is known for its appearance in the annual draft throughout multiple rounds. These seven, selected across the first three rounds, were adding to the university’s history.  And to compare, this draft class may not have had the headline first picks or the highest number of selections, but each player was selected for the different abilities they can bring to their team. That alone tells its own story.  Where the 2026 Class stands LSU Tigers defensive back Mansoor Delane is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images In recent years, the top 10 first-round picks from LSU have come from the offensive side, with the exception of No. 3 pick DB Derek Stingley Jr. in the 2022 Draft.  This draft class, the first to go, was not a Heisman winner, a wide receiver, or even on the offensive side.…