On Friday of next week, LSU linebacker Duke Riley will gather with members of his family - immediate and extended - at John Curtis High School to watch where he is chosen in the NFL Draft.
Riley's high school coach, J.T. Curtis, will note the selection and nod knowingly:
"Whoever drafts him will get more than they anticipated," Curtis said.
Riley talks about his love for 'The King' and his new training digs.
That's usually been the case for Riley, a 6-feet, 230-pounder who has had to prove himself time and again, from growing up as the runt of his family to surviving Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath to his three-year wait at LSU followed by a breakout season.