Wide Receiver U: LSU or Ohio State?
The barbershop debate is alive and well: who’s Wide Receiver U — LSU or Ohio State? Two programs, two dynasties, and a whole lot of NFL cornerbacks losing sleep.
LSU: Hollywood Blockbusters
If you want star power, LSU owns the red carpet.
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Ja’Marr Chase didn’t just dominate in 2024 — he owned the league, sweeping the Triple Crown with 127 catches, 1,708 yards, and 17 touchdowns.
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Justin Jefferson is still the smoothest route-runner in football, piling up 1,533 yards while making it look effortless last year and arguably the best WR in Football.
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Brian Thomas Jr. exploded for 1,282 yards out of the gate as a rookie last year.
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Malik Nabers matched him with 1,204 yards and a Pro Bowl invite also as a rookie.
Four Tigers over 1,200 yards in a single NFL season is unheard of. LSU gives you fireworks, stars, and jaw-droppers every week.
Ohio State: The Relentless Army
Ohio State doesn’t do “a couple stars.” It drops an entire platoon into the league — and they all eat.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. entered the NFL with Hall of Famer DNA and looks like the next face of the position even though he didn’t have the best rookie year. 63 receptions for 5 touchdowns and 752 yards.
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Garrett Wilson is the Jets’ lifeline, producing no matter who’s throwing him the ball. During the 2022-2024 seasons, Garrett racked up 3 straight 1,000 yards seasons.
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Chris Olave already put up back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 22 and 23 and when healthy makes a huge difference.
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Terry McLaurin is Washington’s constant, producing through quarterback chaos. 5 straight 1,000 yard seasons including a big year with 13 touchdowns last year.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a breakout year last season with 100 catches and 1,130 yards.
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Emeka Egbuka? He’s not waiting for the breakout — he already arrived with a monster Week 1 performance, hauling in 8 catches for 112 yards and looking like the Buckeyes’ next great Sunday star.
Ohio State doesn’t stop. Every year, another name steps off the assembly line, NFL-ready. Check out Jeremiah Smith when you have time.
LSU vs. Ohio State: Pick Your Poison
Arguing this comes down to identity.
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LSU fans: “We have the two best wideouts on Earth in Chase and Jefferson — and the next wave is already taking over.”
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Ohio State fans: “Cute. We’ve got a whole receiving corps starring across the NFL — and Marvin Harrison Jr. isn’t even in full stride yet.”
If you want flashbulb legends, LSU’s your winner. If you want endless dominance across the league, Ohio State laughs all the way to draft night.
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