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Leonard Fournette confirms he will attend 2017 NFL draft

LSU running back Leonard Fournette said Wednesday that he will attend the 2017 NFL draft in Philadelphia.

Fournette says he will indeed be in Philly for the NFL draft. #LSU

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 5, 2017

Fournette is projected to be a first-round pick and is the top running back available in most circles. He also said that he will stay in Louisiana leading up to the draft and continue “running” in preparation for the next level.

Fournette says he'll remain in Louisiana until the draft.