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2021 NFL Draft: Breaking Down the Top Wide Receiver Prospects

Top Prospects by Position
Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends

1. Ja’Marr Chase, LSU

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After a dominating sophomore season (84/1,780/20) at LSU with Joe Burrow behind center, Chase elected to sit out 2020 due to Covid concerns. His best success came in four explosive games (10/229/4, 8/227/3, 7/197/7, and 9/221/2) while also gaining over 100 yards in five other contests (8/147, 7/127/2, 8/123, 6/140/1, and 6/144/2).

He comes to the NFL with some concern with his route running and ability to beat the press vs.