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NFLSU: The 10 Best Non-First-Round Picks from LSU since 2000

By Nicholas Rome

Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide running back Eddie Lacy (42) during the first half of the 2012 BCS National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide running back Eddie Lacy (42) during the first half of the 2012 BCS National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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8. Corey Webster - Cornerback

While the name Corey Webster won't jump off the page for most NFL Fans the impact he had for the New York Giants can't be understated. Drafted as a second round pick in 2005 by the New York Giants, early on Webster was relegated to Special Teams duties. Then down the stretch of the 2007 season Webster quickly became a star for the Giants helping the team upset the undefeated Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the Wild Card round, Webster recorded an interception and a fumble recovery, a week later he helped bottle Terrell Owens, in the NFC Championship Game he'd record the game winning interception.

In 2011, Webster would help the Giants in winning another Super Bowl recording a career high six interceptions. In total, Webster would play nine seasons for the Giants, winning two Super Bowls while recording 371 tackles, two sacks, 20 interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, and a touchdown. In 2023, Webster signed a one-day contract with the New York giants retiring with the team.

7. Kwon Alexander - Linebacker

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the wise decision to nab Kwon Alexander in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft and it was a massive success for the team. In just his second season in the NFL, Alexander led the NFL in Solo Tackles with 108 as he blossomed into one of the best linebackers in the league. He'd follow up the impressive season by making the Pro-Bowl in 2017. Through nine seasons in the NFL, Alexander has recorded 445 tackles, 13.5 sacks, nine interceptions, a touchdown, and 12 forced fumbles.

6. Jarvis Landry - Wide Receiver

Despite a final season at LSU where Jarvis Landry caught 77 passes for 1,193 yards and 10 touchdowns, he somehow was selected 63rd overall as the 12th wide receiver to hear his name called. The Dolphins saw how special Landry was as a rookie as he caught 84 passes for 758 yards and 5 touchdowns while being one of the League's best returners. From 2015-2019 Landry made every Pro Bowl while being named to PFF's All-Pro Team as a punt returner.

After his time in Miami, Landry was teamed up with former LSU Tiger and his best friend Odell Beckham Jr in Cleveland before coming home to play for the Saints. For his career, Landry has 713 catches for 7,870 yards and 38 touchdowns while adding another 5 touchdowns rushing and one passing. Landry recently tried out with the Jacksonville Jaguars and we hope to see him on another team this season.

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