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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