Former LSU star K’Lavon Chaisson quickly became a household name during his time in Baton Rouge.
His stellar career with the Tigers landed him as the 20th overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2020 NFL draft.
The decision for the Jaguars to draft Chaisson was an easy one. The team needed defensive help, and he can play both linebacker and on the edge of the defensive line.
Jacksonville lost a couple of their defensive players from last season and are looking to the former Tigers defensive star to fill the void.
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In 2019, during LSU’s national championship run, Chaisson recorded 60 tackles, 6.5 sacks which led the team, 13.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. He also had a forced fumble while being named a First Team All-SEC selection.
In the College Football Playoff, he was named Peach Bowl MVP after recording six tackles and two sacks against Oklahoma. In the championship against Clemson, he totaled two tackles.
Looking ahead to his rookie season, Chaisson is a do-it-all player for the Jaguars defense. His ability to line up at multiple spots on the field make him an immediate threat to opposing offenses.
His first season in the NFL could be a good one from a production standpoint. Expect him to have 40-55 tackles on the season with anywhere from 5-10 sacks and at least one interception.
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He will start immediately, but the main question is at which position. It is likely that the Jaguars put him at linebacker and use him on the edge in certain schemes, just like he was utilized at LSU.
It will be interesting to see how well Chaisson performs for a Jacksonville defense that lost key players from last season.
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