There were 11 former LSU Tigers players invited to this month's NFL Scouting Combine.
The LSU Tigers are one of the biggest NFL factories in college football. Even in a year like last season, where the coach was fired and the team went 7-6, they are set to send several players to the league.
For that to happen, though, they will need to impress scouts at the NFL Scouting Combine that starts later this month. This year, it spans from February 23 to March 2.
The NFL released a full list of every draft prospect that was invited to take part this season, and there were 11 former Tigers selected.
Here is a full list of the Tigers that will be there in Indianapolis:
QB Garrett Nussmeier
WR Aaron Anderson
WR Barion Brown
WR Chris Hilton
WR Zavion Thomas
TE Bauer Sharp
EDGE Jack Pyburn
EDGE Patrick Payton
LB Harold Perkins
CB Mansoor Delane
S AJ Haulcy
The combine is big for a couple of reasons. It allows players to meet with NFL front offices and coaching staffs to make an impression off the field. A couple of these players already met them during the Senior Bowl and other All-Star-type events.
The most well-known portion, though, is going to be the athletic testing. Players will run the 40-yard dash, three-cone drills, lift weights and more show off their athletic profile.
Hilton stands out as someone who could majorly benefit from the combine because of his speed. He's already had a strong pre-draft process and he should put a stamp on it by posting a blazing-fast 40 time.
Perkins should be another interesting player to watch. He will need great athletic numbers, as some NFL teams could be worried about his "tweener" skill set.