LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football offensive tackle Max Mitchell and safety Percy Butler were both selected in the Fourth Round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas. Mitchell was taken 111th overall by the New York Jets, while Butler was selected by the Washington Commanders with the 113th pick.
Saturday's selections marked the third time in program history that two players were taken in the Fourth Round or lower, the other instances coming in 2020 (Robert Hunt – Second Round, Kevin Dotson – Second Round) and 2003 (Charles Tillman – Second Round, Ike Taylor – Fourth Round).