LSU Football stars in the NFL on a Hall of Fame trajectory

Young but, have built strong starts

Justin Jefferson

When looking at the start of Justin Jefferson's career he's seemingly on the fast track towards the Hall of Fame. Four Seasons into his career, Jefferson has already made three Pro-Bowls, a First-Team All-Pro in 2022, the Second-Team All Pro in 2020 and 2021. The biggest asset on his resume is winning the Offensive Player of the Year Award in 2022 which will go a long way towards getting into Canton. On his career, Jefferson is averaging 98.3 yards per game which is the highest average in a career.

Through four seasons, Jefferson has caught 392 passes for 5,899 yards and 30 touchdowns while rushing for 28 yards and a touchdown. His 2022, season where he caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards and 8 touchdowns will go down as one of the greatest receiving seasons of All Time. If Jefferson can stay healthy and continue to stack great seasons it seems like he has the best Hall of Fame case of any receiver in the NFL.

Joe Burrow

Through four seasons, Joe Burrow has been the savior that Cincinnati Bengals fans were begging for. Burrow has one Pro Bowl nod and has won the Comeback Player of the Year Award while he led the Bengals to an AFC Championship. The biggest thorns in Burrow's side have been his health and the strength of the AFC. Burrow has had two seasons cut short which have cost him in awards races and he's tasked with beating Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen to win the AFC.

Through four seasons, Burrow boasts a 68% completion rate, 97 touchdowns with only 37 interceptions, and 14,083 yards. He's picked up 605 yards and ten touchdowns with his legs which often goes under the radar. If Burrow can stay healthy while continuing to be an elite quarterback he'll certainly find himself in the conversation in a few years.

Ja'Marr Chase

It's crazy to start speaking about the Hall of Fame just three seasons into anyone's career but, Ja'Marr Chase has been that good. In three seasons, Chase has won the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, has been named to three Pro Bowls, and was a Second-Team All Pro in 2021.

Through three seasons, Chase has racked up 3,717 yards and 29 touchdowns on 268 receptions. Chase will continue to be an incredible receiver and the biggest thing he has going for him compared to Jefferson is playing on a Super Bowl contender where he'll get additional chances to build on his resume.

Note: All Stats via Pro Football Reference