Four former LSU football players to appear in Super Bowl LI

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Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Super Bowl LI is a huge event for the entire world, but also for the LSU football community this year.

A total of four former LSU Tigers will be on the field for the big game. Both the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots host past Tiger players, so it will be a small victory for the Bayou Bengal fanbase as a whole regardless of who comes away with the win.

Corner back Jalen Collins, line backer Deion Jones and defensive end Tyson Jackson will be representing LSU for the Falcons during the contest, while former Tiger line backer Barkevious Mingo will be in for the Patriots.

Some of these players have made an impact in a big way for their football clubs this season, while others have stayed a bit more under the radar. Some could be classified as NFL veterans at this point, while others are just now getting their first taste of what it’s like to play football at the professional level.

Who will play the most effective role to ensure their team emerges victorious in the 51st Super Bowl?

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