Five Former Tigers, Assistant Coach Named Finalist For NFL Postseason Awards

Former LSU Football players Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, and Brian Thomas were named finalists for several NFL postseason awards on Thursday.

Former LSU passing coordinator Joe Brady from the 2019 National Championship team was named a finalist for Assistant Coach of the Year.

AP Most Valuable Player:

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions QB
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB


AP Offensive Player of the Year

Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles RB
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals WR
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens RB
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB


AP Offensive Rookie of the Year:

Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders TE
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders QB
Malik Nabers, New York Giants WR
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos QB
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars WR


AP Comeback Player of the Year:

Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals QB
Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings QB
J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers RB
Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots CB
Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills S


AP Assistant Coach of the Year:

Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills OC
Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles DC
Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings DC
Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions DC
Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions OC