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How LSU football’s coaching staff helped a former Tiger get drafted

LSU football had 14 players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, which tied the all-time record set by Ohio State in 2004.

One of the former LSU players that was selected was defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence, who was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round with the No. 131 overall pick.

The biggest reason that Lawrence landed in Arizona, obviously, is his talent. Lawrence had 8.5 sacks as a run stuffing defensive lineman at LSU. He was also the defensive MVP of LSU’s Fiesta Bowl win over Central Florida in early 2019.

But one of the reasons he specifically landed in Arizona?