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 /

4. Barkevious Mingo, LB

No one ends up on Bill Belichick’s team by accident, and former LSU football talent Barkevious Mingo is absolutely no exception.

With LSU, Mingo had a very successful career, and was called “one of the most dominant pass rushing defensive ends in school history” by lsusports.net. On his college career, he posted 29 tackles for a loss and 15 sacks over the course of 40 games. Mingo started 15 games and was a member of the Freshman All-SEC team in 2010 as well as the second team All-SEC in both his sophomore and junior years, and

Drafted sixth overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 NFL Draft, Mingo has had his fair share of ups and downs throughout his career. After a brief stint with the team, Mingo was traded to New England in August of last year. The Patriots gave up their fifth-round pick of the 2017 NFL Draft for the line backer.

On his four year career, Mingo has racked up a total of 79 tackles and 7 sacks. The potential is definitely there for Mingo, but he has yet to truly make a name for himself in Foxborough up to this point. Mingo will hope to play a larger role for the Patriots as he gains experience with the team as time goes on.

It’s a safe bet to say the outside line backer will play a less significant role for the Patriots as they attempt to take home the Lombardi Trophy.

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