Two Former Tigers Named Finalists For NFL MVP

On Tuesday, former LSU teammates Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson were both named finalists for the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award.

Jefferson was also named a finalist for AP Offensive Player of the Year.

Burrow has led the Cincinnati Bengals back to the AFC Championship Game for the second consecutive year, passing for 4,475 yards and 35 touchdowns along the way.

Jefferson led the league in receptions (128) and yards (1809) this season and caught eight touchdown passes with one rushing touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings this year.

Here is a full list of finalists for all NFL Awards this season:

AP Most Valuable Player
Josh Allen, Bills QB
Joe Burrow, Bengals QB
Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB
Justin Jefferson, Vikings WR
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB

AP Defensive Player of the Year
Nick Bosa, 49ers DE
Chris Jones, Chiefs DT
Micah Parsons, Cowboys LB

AP Offensive Player of the Year
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins WR
Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB
Justin Jefferson, Vikings WR
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Brock Purdy, 49ers QB
Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks RB
Garrett Wilson, Jets WR

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Sauce Gardner, Jets CB
Aidan Hutchinson, Lions DE
Tariq Woolen, Seahawks CB

AP Comeback Player of the Year
Saquon Barkley, Giants RB
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers RB
Geno Smith, Seahawks QB

AP Coach of the Year
Brian Daboll, Giants
Sean McDermott, Bills
Doug Pederson, Jaguars
Kyle Shanahan, 49ers
Nick Sirianni, Eagles

AP Assistant Coach of the Year
Ben Johnson, Lions OC
DeMeco Ryans, 49ers DC
Shane Steichen, Eagles OC