Yet another weapon from LSU's title-winning air raid offense has graduated to the pro ranks, with the Panthers selecting Terrace Marshall with the No. 59 overall pick.
Marshall gets relatively little billing compared to first-rounder Ja'Marr Chase and 2020 draftee Justin Jefferson of the Vikings, but a quick glance at his stats reveals he was anything but an afterthought in the Tigers' record-setting offensive barrage.
The Louisiana native, 21 in June, hauled in 106 catches and 23 touchdowns in his decorated college career -- nearly one score for every four receptions. He'll be hard-pressed to maintain that ratio in the pros, but far be it for us to put it past him.
Here's all you need to know about Marshall:
Measurables: 6'2.5"/200
School: LSU
2020 stats: 7 games, 48 receptions, 731 receiving yards, 15.2 yards per catch, 10 touchdown receptions
Strengths:
- Hugely productive college career
- Prototypical size and speed combination
- Big catch radius
- Plays physically and is good on contested balls downfield
- Excelled despite playing out of position in the slot
- Experienced -- two-year starter and saw substantial playing time as a freshman
Weaknesses:
- Slow to reach top-end speed at times
- Smooth athlete but not especially explosive
- Sometimes too reliant on size advantage rather than technique
- Measurables don't always show up on game tape
Expert scout analysis:
- "A natural ball-tracker with a second gear and the catch radius to go get it" -- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "The foundation is there, but some refinement to his game could turn him into a true WR1" -- Doug Farrar, USA Today Sports
- "Has the ability to be a top target in time but might not be ready to handle that responsibility out of the chute" -- Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports
Tape:
Player comparison: Denzel Mims
Marshall has both the physical tools and college production that point toward pro success, much like Mims did a year ago coming out of Baylor. Mims' size, catch radius, downfield ball skills and strong combine performance pushed him up to the mid-second round, where he was drafted by the Jets.
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