Serious Question about OL talent in round 2.

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(04-25-2021, 02:55 AM)Burma Wrote: That's no joke with the LSU receivers.  I was looking at WR rankings in the NFL and it's a whos who of LSU guys. And they are coming from all rounds of the draft.  It is really impressive.  This article I came across makes me feel even better about trading up into the bottom of 1 for Marshall Jr. if given the chance. Jokes aside, this was a really interesting read and a good look at a guy getting glossed over. 

https://nflmocks.com/2021/03/30/2021-nfl-draft-terrace-marshall-lsu-wide-receiver/

He was the #1 wr in contested catch percentage with 82%  Incidentally Burrow, in his limited play time, had the 3rd highest aggressiveness rating for QBs. This could be a result of WR not getting seperation or by play design, i can't claim to know.  I do recall the staff really talked up Burrows touch on back shoulder throws and how hard that is to defend against and wanting to implement that more, perhaps that is related.

https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/passing#aggressiveness

I like Marshall a lot.  Unfortunately, he's had medical issues crop up and he may fall due to that.  After our terrible history with stuff like that, I don't know that I'd risk a 2nd on him.  If he's still there in 4, I snap him up a heartbeat, though.