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Six former LSU Tigers will take the East-West Shrine Bowl stage on Tuesday night.

It's the time of the year where NFL draft hopefuls come together across the collegiate All-Star games to showcase their talents for scouts.

The LSU Tigers have several former standouts at these games, spread across the rosters. On Tuesday night, it's time for the East-West Shrine Bowl to get it's shine.

Six former Tigers will take the stage at 6 pm CT with the event airing on the NFL network:

WR Chris Hilton

Career stats: 41 catches for 780 yards and six touchdowns

Hilton is someone who is built for an event like this to help him make it to the NFL. He is a speed demon, but was never healthy for long enough to make an impact over any one season.

The talent is there, hopefully he will be able to show it enough to entice at least one team to give him a shot whether it be late in the draft or in free agency. 

WR Zavion Thomas

Career stats: 106 catches for 1,213 yards and seven touchdowns; 40 rushes for 198 yards and a touchdown; three punt/kick return touchdowns

Thomas was one of the few bright spots of the offense this past season and he revealed himself to be one of the more reliable weapons in a mostly stagnant offense.

He was able to get it done at receiver, in the backfield and in the return for LSU. Someone who just needs to get the ball in his hands for a chance at making a play.

TE Bauer Sharp

Career stats: 106 catches for 942 yards and eight touchdowns

Sharp is an interesting case. He clearly has skill and became an option alongside Trey'Dez Green in the tight end room, but he made a number of mistakes and that's what Tigers fans really remember him by.

If he can get through this game without the mistakes, he should be able to stand out.

LB Harold Perkins Jr.

Career stats: 220 tackles, 35.5 for a loss, 17 sacks, five interceptions, eight forced fumbles

No one needs an introduction to Perkins. He has been one of the more memorable playmakers during his time with LSU. He had the ability to complete take games over and won the Tigers a few games on his own.

He's a bit undersized for an NFL pass rusher, but not stout enough in coverage to be a full-time off-ball linebacker at the next level. It will take a good coordinator to get the most out of him, which is why he isn't a first-round talent like some thought he would become as a freshman. 

LB West Weeks

Career stats: 164 tackles, 12.5 for a loss, five sacks, one forced fumble

Weeks really came into his own in his final year in college. He had 74 tackles with eight for a loss and 2.5 sacks. He's not the quickest linebacker, but is smart and has NFL size at 6-foot-2, 235 pounds.

He seems like someone who will make his money as a depth linebacker and special team player at the next level.

DE Patrick Payton

Career stats: 144 tackles, 36.5 for a loss, 17 sacks, three forced fumbles

Payton came to LSU with hopes of becoming the premier pass rusher for the Tigers. While LSU did have an elite defense, no one really stood out for their ability to get to the quarterback.

It was Payton's run defense that ended up being his biggest calling card with 34 total tackles and 18 stops.