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NFL draft prospects Ed Oliver, Devin White big into ... horses?

LSU linebacker Devin White on his love for horseback riding and his seven horses, at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, March 2, 2019. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

INDIANAPOLIS — With so many thoroughbreds on the defensive side of the ball in this year’s NFL draft, it’s only fitting that two of best spent part of their combine news conferences on Saturday talking about horses.

Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver and LSU linebacker Devin White both own and ride horses, and Oliver said the two have even spent some time trading equine stories this week.

“Devin White’s in love with his horse,” Oliver said Saturday.