Former LSU safety JaCoby Stevens was one of the most versatile players within the Tigers defense, and now he becomes the fifth Tiger who finished his college career in Baton Rouge to come off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft.
With the No. 224 overall pick, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Stevens in the sixth round.
Like so many other LSU players have in this year’s draft, Stevens fell much farther than most analysts originally anticipated.
Stevens served as a leadership figure on and off the field at LSU, totaling 63 tackles (30 solo), four passes defended, three sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in 2020.
Over three seasons in action for the Tigers, Stevens tallied 190 total tackles (102 solo), 15 passes defended, one forced fumble and four interceptions.
Stevens said after his pro day earlier this offseason that he felt he had shown a lot, specifically in reference to his athletic ability.
Stevens measured in at just over 6-foot-1 and 212 pounds on to day, with a 76 ½” wing-span and 32 ¼” arm length.
He recorded an impressive 42” vertical jump and an eye-catching 10-foot, 10-inch broad jump.
Stevens also ran a 40-yard dash of 4.50 seconds on his first attempt, recording a time of 4.51 seconds on his second attempt.
Expect him to make a difference in several ways for the Eagles as he takes the next step in his football career.
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