LSU football: Top 10 Tigers in the NFL
By Crissy Froyd
Throughout history, a number of talented LSU football players have excelled in numerous positions in the National Football League. Today, a total of 43 players actively represent the Tigers professionally.
Below, we break down the top 10 former LSU football players currently in the NFL.
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10. La’el Collins, Dallas Cowboys OG
Signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent just last year, La’el Collins is the youngest former Tiger to appear on the list.
In his collegiate career, Collins was recognized as the top offensive lineman in the SEC, winning the Jacobs Blocking trophy. In his rookie season the Dallas Cowboys, the offensive guard has proven to be a significant contributor to the team’s sound offensive line.
Collins replaced injured starter Ronald Leary in the 2015 season and passed him up on the depth chart by the time the season was over. Collins will be the team’s starting left guard heading into the 2016 season.
Next: No. 9 Glenn Dorsey, DL