In Louisiana, football is life. Whether you love high school, college, or NFL football, you live for those weekends of gridiron action. On Friday nights, high school stadiums fill with proud parents and fans rooting for their favorite team and maybe even watching the talented athletes put on display their talents with hopes of making it to the college level.

In Louisiana, Saturdays are especially special as football fans head to college football stadiums to take in the tailgating atmosphere, fellowship, and experiences before taking in the big game. Saturday nights are reserved for college football in the Bayou State. Fans love a Louisiana Saturday night with their favorite college football team.

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Once players move on from college, some make it to the professional level and play in the NFL. Did you know that four current NFL football wide receivers were all born in Louisiana? What is even crazier is that these four players were all born within 120 miles of each other. So who are they?

Four Leading Wide Receivers In The NFL That Were Born In Louisiana 120 Miles From Each Other

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#4 -- Brian Thomas Jr. -- Thomas was born in Walker, Louisiana, and went to LSU. He is currently the leading wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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#3 -- Cee Dee Lamb -- Lamb was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, and went to Oklahoma to play college ball. He is the leading receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

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#2 -- Justin Jefferson -- Jefferson was born in Saint Rose, Louisiana, and went to Destrahan High School and LSU. He is the leading receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.

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#1 -- Ja'Marr Chase -- Chase was born in Harvey, Louisiana, and played on the 2019 LSU football national championship team. He is currently the leading receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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