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Former LSU track star Cyril Grayson Jr. waived by Saints

The New Orleans Saints waived wide receiver Cyril Grayson Jr. on Friday, who signed with the team earlier this summer after a successful tryout during rookie minicamps in May. Grayson’s natural speed and athleticism were on vivid display throughout Saints training camp and the preseason, and for good reason: before trying football, he starred for the LSU Tigers on their track and field team. Mike Triplett of ESPN first reported Grayson’s release.

Grayson’s straight-line speed is impressive — as would be expected — but he also showed off an unexpected physicality during live-contact sessions and the Saints’ preseason games.