The LSU Tigers are running the NFL, as they had seven former stars make a list of the top 100 players.
It's impossible to talk about the best players in football without coming across multiple former LSU Tigers stars. Even if they haven't had much success as a team since that historic 2019 run, they've continued to develop players and send them to the league.
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco released an updated version of his yearly list of top 100 NFL players, and in it, he ranked seven different ex-Tigers. There are younger players, older veterans, and of course, more than one representative from the 2019 team.
Here are all of the former LSU stars who made the cut:
No. 4 - Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase
Even with his quarterback regularly dealing with injury issues, Chase has remained elite. He has yet to dip below 1,000 yards receiving, even in the season in which he only played 12 games. Entering what should be his prime years, there is no reason to believe that Chase won't once again be one of the best receivers in the NFL.
No. 5 - Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Burrow has been just as good as expected when he's actually out on the field, but has had three years of his career already derailed by injury. His last healthy season, two years ago, saw him complete 70.6% of his passes for 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns. He and Chase are the best duo in the NFL and they should have a massive year ahead of them if they both stay healthy.
No. 8 - Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
Jefferson is coming off a career-worst year, but the Vikings changed quarterbacks this offseason going from JJ McCarthy to Kyler Murray. Murray is no Tom Brady, but he should at least be better. Just two seasons ago, Jefferson put up 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns. It's going to take more than a season where he still put up 1,000 yards with a bad quarterback to ruin his run at the top.
No. 37 - Houston Texans DE Danielle Hunter
Hunter has quietly put together one of the best defensive end careers in modern football. There might not have ever been a year where he was the best pass rusher in the league, but he's always been good. The 31-year-old has 114.5 career sacks, which is No. 37 all-time. That's half a sack less than T.J. Watt and 1.5 more than Khalil Mack.
No. 40 - Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr.
It didn't take long for Stingley to establish himself as one of the top corners in the NFL, much like he did in Baton Rouge at the start of his college career. He has been All-Pro first team for the past two years with 15 career interceptions. He has at least four interceptions in the last three seasons, which is very hard to do.
No. 69 - Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Speaking of fast starts, Daniels had a great rookie campaign in the NFL, but followed it up with an injury-riddled sophomore season. Given his smaller frame and running skills, his durability has always been one of the bigger question marks for his career. He looks great on the field, at least. His career will be defined by his ability to stay healthy.
No. 99 - New York Giants WR Malik Nabers
Nabers, like Daniels, had an incredible first year. He had 109 catches for 1,204 yards. The excitement and potential is there, but he tore his ACL early last year, which obviously ended his season. Thanks to modern medicine, he should be able to recover and be back to his elite self. He is the best receiver on the roster, and will play with fellow former star LSU receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this season.
