LSU defensive tackle Christian LaCouture suffered a fractured arm late in the Texas Bowl victory over Texas Tech, LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette confirmed Thursday.
LaCouture was in a sling after the game which LSU won, 56-27, and the injury could effect his decision whether to stay for his senior season and enter the draft.
LaCouture is one of six LSU underclassmen who say they've requested a draft grade from the NFL Advisory Committee. He described his grade as "good" but did not elaborate.
College football underclassmen wishing to declare for the draft have until Jan.