In the leadup to the three-day event, there were as many as eight LSU players predicted to come off the board. Left tackle Will Campbell has steadily been the top prospect coming on this this draft class for the Tigers, with some projections having him drafted as high as the No. 4 overall pick and as low as the No. 13 pick in the first round.

LSU OT Will Campbell was selected in the first round of the draft as the No. 4 overall pick by the New England Patriots. With his selection, Campbell became the highest drafted offensive lineman in LSU history.