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Baltimore Ravens ‘have their eye’ on WR Terrace Marshall Jr.

Will LSU WR Terrace Marshall Jr. be a first-round pick?

LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. has been talked about quite a lot leading up to the 2021 NFL draft. Could Marshall hear his name called when round one begins, on Thursday, April 29th?

He absolutely should.

There are few teams selecting in the second half of the first round that could use Marshall’s talent. The Baltimore Ravens are one team that people consistently have drafting Marshall in their mock drafts.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Baltimore Ravens selecting Terrace Marshall Jr. with the 27th overall pick in round one.

Baltimore Ravens Director of Player Personnel Joe Hortiz recently said that the team “has their eye” on wide receivers Terrace Marshall Jr., and Rashod Bateman.

“ (They’re) both talented guys who have some versatility,” Hortiz said when speaking on the wideouts.

The fit in Baltimore makes a lot of sense for Marshall. The Ravens are a team in need of a big-bodied possession wide receiver who can make contested catches as well as create plays down the field.

In 2019, the year quarterback Lamar Jackson won the league MVP, he had two big-bodied tight ends that really made his job in the pocket a lot easier.

Terrace Marshall Jr. is arguably the best big receiver in this draft class. At 6-foot-2, 205-pounds, he fits the mold of what the Ravens want to give their young franchise quarterback.

Marshall isn’t just a big receiver who makes 50/50 catches either. He ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at LSU’s pro day last month, and also added a 39-inch vertical jump to his outstanding showing. He’s a complete receiver who can play physically and with speed.

Marshall would help Lamar Jackson in an immense way, even in his rookie season. A receiver with the skillset of Marshall makes a quarterback’s job much simpler. He would give the offense an option on the outside or inside, as well as a big target in the red zone and on third downs.

Utilizing his catch radius, Marshall would help offset any of Lamar Jackson’s inaccuracies in the short and intermediate passing game, which was often a real struggle for the Ravens offense last season.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson also struggled last season when being blitzed, as teams were much more aggressive with him throughout the year. Insert a big, fast, physical receiver like Marshall, and it will help the quick passing game immensely when Jackson is under pressure.

Marshall’s draft stock has clearly been on the rise for a few months now. Most evaluators have him as a top-10 wide receiver in this deep class. Others, myself included, have Marshall as a top-5 receiver leading up to April 29th.

If the Ravens draft Terrace Marshall Jr. at No. 27 overall, LSU fans should be excited to watch him compete and win on Sundays.

Regardless of who he plays for, Marshall will continue to make those around him better.

He’ll continue to be a winning player, on and off the football field.

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Former LSU star Jarvis Landry will miss first game in his NFL career

Former LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry will miss the first game of his NFL career on Sunday.

Former LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry will miss the first game of his NFL career on Sunday after being in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Landry, along with Cleveland’s other starting receiver, Rashad Higgins, and backups Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge, were all placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after the positive test.

In his seventh NFL season, Landry has played in 110 games. A second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins back in 2014, Landry is in his third season with the Browns.

The former LSU star has 67 receptions for 789 yards and three touchdowns this season.

The Browns are having their best season in years at 10-4 and currently sit one game behind AFC North leader Pittsburgh.

Another former LSU standout, rookie linebacker Jacob Phillips, was also placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Cleveland plays the 1-13 New York Jets in Week 16.

Where do Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. land in CBS Sports’ 2021 NFL mock draft?

Both Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. could be first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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The LSU Tigers had 14 players selected in the 2020 NFL draft. Heading into the 2021 draft, two former Tigers players are listed as first-round selections.

CBS Sports updated its 2021 NFL mock draft on Tuesday, and have two former LSU receivers being selected within the first 32 picks.

Both Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. had outstanding careers for the LSU football program.

Chase opted out of the 2020 college football season during the offseason. The 2019 Biletnikoff Award winner was already a top 10 lock before choosing to not play this season.

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As for Marshall Jr., he decided to play seven games before he opted out last week as LSU was set to face Alabama.

Here is CBS Sports’ updated mock draft listing where the two former Tigers could land.

WR Ja’Marr Chase-Philadelphia Eagles (Round 1, Pick 6)

It’s no surprise that Chase is still being listed as a top 10 selection. Throughout this season, the former LSU receiver had been projected in the top five to different teams.

The Eagles need another lethal wide receiver, and Chase would fit the offense perfectly.

Philadelphia is currently 3-8-1 on the season. Its top target, Travis Fulgham, has 33 receptions for  467 yards and four touchdowns. The Eagles selected former TCU receiver Jalen Reagor with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 draft.

Selecting Chase at No. 6 overall would immediately boost the Eagles’ outside threats.

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Which LSU football players are in CBS’ latest 2021 NFL mock draft?

CBS Sports released its weekly 2021 NFL mock draft on Tuesday, and former LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase is mocked to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The 2020 college football season is beginning to heat up.

LSU may be sitting at 2-3, but the Tigers have playmakers all over the field that are worthy of being selected in the 2021 NFL draft.

On Tuesday, CBS Sports updated its 2021 mock draft, and there is a major surprise.

The Tigers only have one player selected in the first round.

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Last week, CBS Sports had LSU receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. as first round selections.

But with the Tigers off last week, Marshall dropped from the first round. While he is likely to squeak his way back into being a first-round pick, Chase is the only Tigers player listed this week as a potential first round selection during the 2021 NFL draft.

Here is a look at where CBS Sports projects Chase to end up.

Ja’Marr Chase- Round 1, Pick 9 (Cincinnati Bengals)

The Bengals could use another lethal receiver opposite of A.J. Green.

Cincinnati selected former LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as the first overall selection in the 2020 NFL draft.

Giving Burrow one of his former college teammates to pass to in the NFL would bring a sign of relief to the Bengals’ offense.

While the team desperately needs an offensive lineman to protect Burrow, picking Chase ninth overall would not be a bad selection.

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At LSU in 2018 and 2019, Chase caught 107 passes for 2,093 yards with 23 career touchdowns.

Last season alone, the former LSU standout caught 84 passes for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns on his way to being the recipient of the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to college football’s best wide receiver.

While other teams will be in need of a receiver, Chase would fit the Bengals’ offensive scheme perfectly. Plus, Tigers fans would enjoy watching Burrow throw deep bombs to Chase on Sundays.

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Where do LSU players stand in CBS Sports’ 2021 NFL Draft projections?

LSU wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. are listed as first-round selections in CBS Sports’ updated mock draft.

The LSU Tigers may not repeat as national champions this season, but they will certainly have many players selected in the 2021 NFL draft.

Wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. are almost locks to be selected in the first round.

There are a handful of teams in the NFL that could use Chase and/or Marshall on the outside in the pass catching scheme. But where do those two Tigers end up for their professional careers?

On Tuesday, CBS Sports updated their mock draft, and Chase and Marshall Jr. are still the only two Tigers selected in the first round.

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Round 1, Pick 7: Ja’Marr Chase (Washington Football Team)

The Washington Football Team has experienced many issues on the offensive side of the ball so far this season. The team’s 2-5 record is indicative of just how poorly their offense has been playing.

In offensive rankings, Washington ranks 30th in total offense with 292.7 yards per game. On the receiving end, the Football Team ranks 27th in the league at 217.7 reception yards per game.

Former LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase could help Washington out tremendously in increasing those numbers.

His athletic ability to catch any pass thrown his way and to make moves against defenders and earn separation at the line of scrimmage would give the team a new star on the outside.

Terry McLaurin, Washington’s best wideout, could use help on the opposite end, and Chase could provide that.

While his final destination on draft day continues to bounce around, Chase will certainly be a top-10 pick in next year’s draft.

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Round 1, Pick 24- Terrace Marshall Jr. (Baltimore Ravens)

Marshall continues to be the leading receiver in Baton Rouge this year. Despite a new quarterback and passing game coordinator, the Tigers’ junior receiver climbs the draft boards after each game.

So far for the 2020 season, Marshall Jr. has 540 yards on 31 receptions with nine touchdowns. With five games to go in the regular season, his numbers will continue upward.

The Ravens have weapons on the outside with Marquise Brown leading the way on the outside. Willie Snead IV and Myles Boykin are the team’s other two star receivers.

Adding Marshall would give Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson a fourth weapon — and possibly the No. 2 receiver — to throw to on the outside.

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Former LSU QB Joe Burrow posts strong performance in 31-20 win over Titans

The Cincinnati Bengals have been close all season, and managed to pull another one off over the Titans on Sunday.

The Cincinnati Bengals have been close all season.

At 1-5-1 entering Week 8, four of Cincinnati’s five losses were by five points or less.

On Sunday, rookie quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals faced the 5-1 Tennessee Titans.

Burrow was fantastic, completing 26-of-37 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns in Cincinnati’s 31-20 win over the Titans.

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The win also marked the Bengals’ first since a Week 4 victory over Jacksonville.

Burrow also had one of the more impressive seven-yard runs you’ll ever see, especially for a quarterback not named Lamar Jackson.

The former LSU star — and No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft — continues his excellent rookie season. Burrow is completing over 67 percent of his passes for 2,272 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has also rushed for three scores.

The Bengals are off next week, but have a huge matchup with the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. The Steelers currently have one of the better defensive units in the NFL.

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Former LSU star Odell Beckham out for the season with torn ACL

Former LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was injured in the first quarter of the Browns’ 37-34 win over the Bengals.

Former LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was injured in the first quarter of the Cleveland Browns 37-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

On Monday, in a text to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Beckham Jr. confirmed the worst: he is out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

This is tough news for a Cleveland team off to a 5-2 start and in the hunt for an AFC North title.

Beckham Jr. is second on the team with 23 receptions, 319 yards and three touchdowns. Beckham Jr. also rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.

This is the seventh NFL season for the 27-year-old Beckham Jr., who starred at LSU from 2011-13.

Beckham Jr. has 487 receptions for 6,830 yards and 51 touchdowns in his career.

The Browns host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8.

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow outstanding in Cincinnati loss

Former LSU signal-caller Joe Burrow impressed once again this week’s Bengals loss.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had another outstanding performance in a heartbreaking 37-34 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

The former LSU star completed 35 of 47 passes for 408 yards with three touchdowns. Burrow also rushed for 34 yards and another score.

With the Bengals trailing 31-27 late in the fourth quarter, Burrow led the Bengals on an impressive drive inside Cleveland’s five-yard line. Facing fourth down, Burrow finds running back Giovani Bernard for a short touchdown to give the Bengals a 34-31 lead with 1:06 remaining in the game.

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Unfortunately for Burrow, Cincinnati’s defense couldn’t stop Baker Mayfield, who answered Burrow with an impressive drive of his own to give the Browns a last-second win.

While it was a crushing defeat for Burrow and his Bengals, he again proved he will be one of the NFL’s elite passers.

In the loss, Burrow set new career-highs in completions, passing yards and touchdowns. Burrow’s 112.5 quarterback rating was also a personal best.

Cincinnati falls to 1-5-1 on the season and hosts the Tennessee Titans in Week 8.

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Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow gets first NFL victory

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow won his first career NFL game on Sunday.

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow won his first career NFL game on Sunday when his Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-25.

It was quite the day for the reigning Heisman Trophy winner who completed 25 of 36 passes for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Burrow had a QB rating of 92.3

It was the third straight game Burrow passed for 300 yards or more, setting a record among rookie quarterbacks.

The Jaguars led 13-10 at halftime before Burrow led a big rally in the third quarter that saw the Bengals outscore Jacksonville 17-0 to take a commanding 27-13 lead they would never relinquish.

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Burrow has now completed 116-of -77 pass attempts on the season at a clip of 65.5 percent. He has 1,121 passing yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions to go with a rushing touchdown that he scored in his debut.

Burrow praised head coach Zac Taylor after the win.

“I think Zac has done a great job of asking what I’m comfortable with and calling those plays,” Burrow told reporters after the game. “And he understands what I like in certain situations.”

The now 1-2-1 Bengals face the 3-1 Baltimore Ravens in an AFC North clash in Week 5.

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LSU in the NFL: Recapping Week 1

Week one of the 2020 NFL season saw many former LSU players take the field for their respective teams.

The LSU football program has sent a host of talent on to the NFL.

Coming up later this week, we’ll get to watch Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals travel to Cleveland to take on Odell Beckham Jr., Jacob Phillips, and the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night.

But with Week 1 now in the books, let’s take a team-by-team look at how some of these former Tigers players fared in the first game of the 2020 season.

Cincinnati Bengals

Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK

Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow completed 23-of-36 passes for 193 yards with an interception. He also ran for a touchdown on a 23 yard run. The Bengals did lose 16-13 to the Los Angeles Chargers, but Burrow played well in his first NFL start.

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