LSU's 2019 football team surpasses $500 million in NFL earnings

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Former LSU football stars from the 2019 championship team are achieving significant financial success in the NFL. Ja'Marr Chase recently signed a four-year extension worth $161 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in league history. Justin Jefferson, another standout from that team, has a contract worth $35 million annually, ranking second among wide receivers. Derek Stingley Jr. also secured a three-year extension, becoming the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history with a deal worth $90 million. Overall, the earnings of these players contribute to over half a billion dollars in contracts for LSU's 2019 team members in the NFL.


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