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LSU football lost a lot of talent from their championship squad, but the well isn’t dry.
LSU football lost a ridiculous amount of talent from its 2019 national championship-winning squad.
14 players were selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Several others were undrafted free agents. One of the best remaining players — wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase — opted out of the 2020 season.
Passing game coordinator Joe Brady left for the NFL. Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda left to become the new head coach at Baylor.
Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron is essentially coaching a brand new team with several new assistant coaches.