The 1949 LSU Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Louisiana State University (LSU) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1949 college football season. In their second year under head coach Gaynell Tinsley, the team compiled an overall record of 8–3, with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, placing fifth in the SEC, and with a loss against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.
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After the season The following Tigers were selected in the 1950 NFL draft after the season.
337Ray CollinsTackleSan Francisco 49ers442Zollie TothBackNew York Bulldogs898Ebert Van BurenBackNew York Giants10120Melvin LyleEndNew York Bulldogs14180Al HoverGuardChicago Bears
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