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NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, 8 St. Augustine Purple Knights signed their National Letters of Intent to play college football next season.

St. Augustine Head Football Coach Nick Foster talks about the departure of his first senior class with WGNO’s Ed Daniels Wednesday afternoon:

Purple Knights’ pass rusher Byron Turner signed with Florida State University.

Turner says that he is excited about his opportunity to play for the Seminoles and to continue the tradition of St. Aug alumni representing New Orleans on the biggest football stages.