La’el Collins sported his new swag, the white cleats with purple and gold trim and the LSU sweatpants that the Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle picked up on a Tuesday visit to his alma mater.

The 6-foot-4, 320-pound Baton Rouge native once blocked his way onto the All-Southeastern Conference team during his senior year in 2014, becoming one of the most coveted professional lineman prospects in the NFL.