Talented two-sports athlete Maurice Hampton was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 23rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft on Wednesday afternoon but quickly confirmed he is coming to LSU to play football and baseball.

Hampton is from Memphis, TN and played cornerback and outfield at Memphis University School.

Here was the tweet he sent out after the Padres made this pick.

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tubucoco

Him and Major Burns are 2 good DB pickups for the Tigers!

Reply•54 months

lsumucll3ug

Turning down 1.8 million to play at LSU is commitment.

Reply•54 months

findaway

That’s 4.5 speed in the outfield. Nice.

Reply•54 months

Barbellthor

Christ how many round of draft does baseball have??

Reply•54 months

TheAstroTiger

umm less than they use to have

54 months

Stingy

If he's so good why did he not go till the 23rd? Serious question. I don't doubt the guy's ability, just curious.

Reply•54 months

BigTimer23

He let it be known that his number was quite high. He turned down $1.8 million

54 months

theOG

@BigTimer23... a 23rd round draft choice did not turn down $1.8 million.

54 months

LSULumberJack

@theOG obviously you don’t follow how the draft works. These high school kids usually have a number picked out. Teams call them and make an offer. Prospect can then decline. Hence why they may fall so far in the draft.

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Deepsouthfootball

What’s his baseball position?

Reply•54 months

BigTimer23

He’s an outfielder.

54 months

DRTiger67

Yes sir. I want to see him play.

Reply•54 months

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