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LSU LB Duke Riley's dream nearing reality

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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.

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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.