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Ranking 5 dynamic college duos being reunited in the NFL

By Michael Johnson

Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars, 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: USA Today Sports/Syndication: Florida Times-Union
Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars, 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: USA Today Sports/Syndication: Florida Times-Union /
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Terrace Marshall Jr., Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

Reunited and it feels so good. The 2021 NFL Draft gave us an unprecedented feat as teams opted to reunite college teammates. But who duo is the best of the group?

There were many storylines to follow throughout the 2021 NFL Draft, from which quarterbacks went where after Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson went No. 1 and 2, respectively, to some head-scratching picks to much more. However, one thing that came to light was a number of NFL teams electing to reunite former college teammates.

If it all comes together, these duos could help their respective franchises take the next step. Some duos will have an impact right off the bat. Others will take some time to gel it going. And to be sure, there are other former teammates who will now be playing together in the NFL. Specifically, there are several players who will man up on the defensive side of the ball.

However, we’re focusing on offensive players today and ranking the five best college duos that will now be reunited in the NFL.

5. Carolina Panthers: Joe Brady reunites with Terrace Marshall Jr.

Let’s get this list started with a duo who were not college teammates, but coach and player. I got slammed on the Go For 2 podcast for this but this duo is legit.

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady reunites with former LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr.. At 6-3, 205 pounds, Marshall brings length and 4.3 speed as a boundary wideout. His tenacious running style will give Sam Darnold a YAC weapon. If not for injuries, Marshall could have been taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Under Joe Brady’s influence with Joe Burrow at quarterback of course, Marshall found his way to the end zone with 13 touchdowns. Through 7 games in 2020 in an offensive scheme with Brady’s fingerprints all over it and without Ja’Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson, he averaged over 100 yards per game with 10 touchdowns.

In Carolina, he’ll have a quarterback with a chip on his shoulder who, by many accounts, was considered the No. 1 quarterback prospect before Mayfield mania. Additionally, Marshall isn’t coming onto a team void of talent. He has guys like Robby Anderson, D.J. Moore and Christian McCaffrey who’ll help him along the way.

Given the current state of the Panthers, it may take some time for Marshall to have an impact.  The success of Marshall may come later in the year into year two of his career. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up making a case for the best rookie wideout.

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