Top 10 LSU Prospects for Upcoming NFL Drafts: Tigers Future Stars

Sai'vion Jones - Defensive End - Senior

The other defensive end is Sai’vion Jones, a probable late-round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The senior from Vacherie, Louisiana, is 6’6” with excellent length and he is finally starting to translate his potential into actual sacks. Jones is second on the team with 4.5 sacks and third with 5.5 tackles for loss.

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Emery Jones Jr. - Offensive Tackle - Junior

The other bookend offensive tackle for the LSU offensive line is Emery Jones Jr. The 6’6” junior earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and has now started 32 games for LSU. He has had a shaky 2024 season, but Jones is athletic and has a build NFL executives look for in a tackle. He’ll need a solid close to the season, but he’s currently projected to be drafted in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Garrett Nussmeier - Quarterback - Redshirt Junior

Garrett Nussmeier is an exciting prospect. He sat behind Jayden Daniels, knowing the 2024 season was his turn to shine. Nussmeier is a gunslinger with as strong of an arm as anyone in college football. Through eight games, Nussmeier has completed 62.5 percent of his passes with an average of 7.9 yards per attempt. His group of pass catchers is nowhere near as star-studded as the past two seasons, but it’s still a good group. Nussmeier cannot make big plays with his legs and has already thrown nine interceptions. He’s projected to be drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft but could choose to return and be the starter in 2025.

Mason Taylor - Tight End - Junior

Mason Taylor is a physically gifted tight end that can be used to block but is much more comfortable as a pass-catcher. There is undoubtedly a place for that in the NFL, but Taylor’s stock would improve if he showed a nastier streak as a run blocker. His touchdown catch against Texas A&M was a glimpse of what he is capable of as a receiver, and he’s in contention to be the third or fourth tight end off the board if he goes pro. That would probably put him in the third or fourth round.

Garrett Dellinger - Offensive Guard - Senior

The final member of the offensive line to be highlighted on this list is massive offensive guard Garrett Dellinger. The 6’6” and more than 320-pound guard has started 30 games for the Tigers and has been a consistent member of an excellent offensive line. Dellinger has started games at center, tackle, and guard. He’s been at left guard most frequently, which is likely the position he would play in the NFL, but that versatility will be a key piece of his draft stock. Dellinger is likely a fourth or fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Kyren Lacy - Wide Receiver - Redshirt Senior

Kyren Lacy is not the superstar Malik Nabers or Brian Thomas Jr. were, but he’s still a good wide receiver who will be drafted after this season. Lacy has good size and is a solid route runner who excels on the outside in space. Through eight games, Lacy has 618 receiving yards and six touchdowns, and he leads the Tigers in both categories. If he can finish the season strong and run well at the NFL Scouting Combine, Lacy will be a mid-round pick.

Trey'Dez Green - Tight End - Freshman

Most players on this list are draft-eligible, but tight end Trey’Dez Green is only a freshman and all-potential. The 6’7” youngster was Louisiana's top high school prospect and the best tight end in his class. He has elite athleticism and size, making him incredibly difficult to match up with for defenders. Green started slowly but has been integrated increasingly into the lineup as the season progresses. He has six catches and two touchdowns and should be a future star.

Whit Weeks - Linebacker - Sophomore

The LSU defense has improved significantly since sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks was placed into the starting lineup ahead of Harold Perkins. Perkins was a celebrated prospect, but Weeks makes things happen on the field, and he has quickly become a fan favorite in Baton Rouge. He has good size, excellent instincts, and speed, and as he gains more experience, he projects as a mid-round draft pick as a weakside linebacker.

Bradyn Swinson - Defensive End - Senior

The final two prospects on this list are LSU’s two edge rushers. The first is defensive end Bradyn Swinson. Swinson leads the Tigers in sacks with eight through eight games. He is a quick-twitch end who is putting his potential into production, and he’s climbing draft boards. A transfer from Oregon, Swinson is a likely Day 2 pick who could be an early second-round pick if he finishes the season strong.

Sai'vion Jones - Defensive End - Senior

The other defensive end is Sai’vion Jones, a probable late-round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The senior from Vacherie, Louisiana, is 6’6” with excellent length and he is finally starting to translate his potential into actual sacks. Jones is second on the team with 4.5 sacks and third with 5.5 tackles for loss.

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