Fournette gives former LSU teammate Guice vote of confidence

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette immediately entered the league as one of the NFL's most productive running backs during his rookie year. Now, he's predicting a similar future for his former collegiate teammate.

Derrius Guice, who played with Fournette at LSU, is projected to get plenty of carries with the Washington Redskins this fall after they selected him with their second-round pick. Guice rushed for over 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns during each of his final two seasons at LSU, and Fournette envisions a massive rookie season for the 20-year-old.

"Big things are going to come for Derrius this year," Fournette told Christopher Dabe of The Times-Picayune on Friday. He also said Guice "always had the talent when I was there at LSU. He's a hard worker. He's a great kid."

Although they're no longer teammates and play in opposite conferences, Fournette is going to keep his eyes glued to Guice's rookie campaign.

"Derrius is always going to be Derrius and one of my little brothers," Fournette said. "I'm looking forward to what he can do in the NFL."