The emergence of former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase casts doubt on the conventional wisdom that NFL teams can't count on rookie wide receivers.
This year's draft class is eager to continue the trend.
"Those guys put on a show their rookie year coming from the SEC and LSU," Ohio State's Chris Olave said. "That was huge to see. That was must-watch TV, especially with Ja'Marr Chase this past year, probably one of the best rookie performances ever. That definitely put motivation to me."
Receivers taken in the first round this year should have a chance to make an immediate impact on the playoff race, since a few of the league's top teams need to upgrade at that position.