The Joe Burrow hype train for the 2020 NFL draft, where the Cincinnati Bengals currently stand scheduled to pick first, continues without issue.
Saturday night during LSU’s Senior Night, Burrow ripped off another casually elite game in a 50-7 win over Texas A&M.
There, Burrow completed 71.9 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and no picks, bringing his season totals to 4,366 yards on a 78.3 percentage with 44 touchdowns and six interceptions.
The seemingly effortless performance, paired with the festivities of the night, helped increase the stock and aura of the Athens, Ohio native. Whether it was the entrance out onto the field, the performance itself or broadcasters linking Burrow to the Bengals, it helped further the idea the current LSU Tiger could be on his way back to Ohio via the draft.
I've seen a lot of great moments covering #LSU over the years. But when Joe Burrow ran on the field to that Senior Night standing ovation, I got chills.
What a moment for the guy who may go down as the greatest LSU football player. Ever.— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) November 30, 2019
A tribute to this great state and university. Death Valley, where opponents dreams come to die… but where mine came true https://t.co/lGLyAkBLAG
— Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) December 1, 2019
As impressive as the tape and the record-breaking stats are, how teammates respond to @Joe_Burrow10, particularly his OL, is what separates him most from other college QBs. Cannot overstate how much this matters to NFL decision-makers. pic.twitter.com/uNZ93XXrDY
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) December 1, 2019
ESPN's Sean McDonough on the Bengals potentially taking Joe Burrow first overall: "How do you not take this guy?" pic.twitter.com/aUJyiTiLD9
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) December 1, 2019
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