In this third edition of our LSU Football positional breakdown series, (make sure to check out the first two—Quarterbacks and Running Backs) we will be analyzing the Tigers’ wide receiving corps.

The LSU football program has been the place of an unusual phenomenon over the last decade.

Coach Les Miles’ run-heavy offensive scheme has always relied on solid blocking to set up the occasional long-bomb passing play, but a robust passing game has never been the focal point of the Tigers’ offense.

Despite this fact, the program has produced many NFL-caliber wide receivers during the last decade. Several of whom have gone on to post impressive numbers as pros. This includes Brandon Lafell, Rueben Randle, and most notably Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry.

History repeats itself in Death Valley as, fast-forwarding to today, the Tigers again pair a potent defense with an unrivaled trio of tough running backs (that I argue is the best in the nation.)

The statistical successes of Tiger pass-catchers in 2016 will depend greatly on the performance of one man, QB Brandon Harris. His play will also make or break the Tigers’ season.

However, the talent of Malachi Dupre (second-best WR in his class), Travin Dural (top-50 WR), and the rest of the receiver set is unquestionable. Dive into our analysis of this year’s class and find out who we think might be this year’s OBJ.