Great feature in the Memphis Appeal on LSU football and baseball Maurice Hampton. He’s very highly regarded by pro baseball scouts, and when asked about perhaps being selected very highly and going straight to the league ..
“Obviously, if I’m drafted, they’ll want me to put down football,” said Hampton, who identifies most with Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts and Minnesota Vikings pro bowler Xavier Rhodes. “But I don't try to stress myself out about things. Some guys get into it too much. I take it day by day.
"I plan on playing both sports in college. I’ve been doing it so long, I don’t see myself stopping.”
“Obviously, if I’m drafted, they’ll want me to put down football,” said Hampton, who identifies most with Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts and Minnesota Vikings pro bowler Xavier Rhodes. “But I don't try to stress myself out about things. Some guys get into it too much. I take it day by day.
"I plan on playing both sports in college. I’ve been doing it so long, I don’t see myself stopping.”
