re: PFF Draft - Highest catch % on contested targets since 2018 among 2021 Draft WRs

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Ree, do we think one of these freshman WRs can step up in a big way? The returning upperclassmen are nice to have but are not at the same level as the best we’ve had in recent years. We need someone to compliment Boutte.

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From Athlon:

Five 4-Star Class of 2021 receivers
There are two holes in the LSU roster from last season, one at receiver with Terrace Marshall Jr. testing the NFL and another with tight end Arik Gilbert transferring.

The Tigers have leading receiver Kayshon Boutte with senior Jontre Kirklin returning along with underclassmen Koy Moore and Jaray Jenkins at the ready. The receiver meeting room is getting restocked with five Class of 2021 four-stars heading to Baton Rouge.

Deion Smith is already on campus, and soon he will be joined by Chris Hilton, Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, and Jack Bech. Smith, Hilton, and Thomas were top-15 ranked receivers. Thomas is big (6-4, 190) and Hilton is that speedy slot that few defensive backs can run with.

TE Kole Taylor should be improved as well IF HE CAN FIND HIS SHOE.