3 LSU football players earn degrees
While fans love to see what players do on the field, it’s worth recognition when they do something impressive off it.
A trio of LSU players earned degrees during the school’s summer commencement ceremony on Friday. A pair of veterans and returning starters in defensive end Ali Gaye and receiver Jaray Jenkins each received undergraduate degrees in interdisciplinary studies.
Graduate tight end Nick Storz, meanwhile, earned his Master’s in Business Administration.
Gaye is a two-year starter who was a Second Team All-SEC selection in 2020. His 2021 season was cut short by an injury after four games, but he returns hoping for a big year playing alongside preseason First Team All-SEC selection BJ Ojulari.
He came to the United States from Gambia at 12 years old. Now @unos1_ is a college graduate from @LSU.
A proud day for the Gaye family. The American Dream 🎓🇬🇲 pic.twitter.com/epwdTI78Mh
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 12, 2022
Jenkins is coming off the most productive season of his career as he totaled 34 catches for 502 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught the game-winning touchdown pass against Texas A&M last fall. The Tigers are deep at receiver, but the fifth-year player will be a key part of the passing game this fall.
A kid from Jena, Louisiana. @JenkinsJaray has worked hard to fulfill our mission to Graduate Champions. pic.twitter.com/YQr0dumYAw
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 12, 2022
Storz, meanwhile, has one of the more interesting stories on the roster. Originally a baseball player, he joined the football team as a tight end in 2020 but had initially medically retired ahead of last season. However, he is back on the roster, indicating he has been cleared to play.
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