“I can tell you, he’s tough and knows the game,” said Manning.

“I watched him throw the ball yesterday, he’s like a different guy. Joe Brady told me he’s made a big step.”

Burrow started all 13 games in 2018 and led LSU to a 10-3 record. He finished with 2,894 yards passing with 16 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Burrow also made plenty of plays with his feet, adding another 399 rushing yards and seven scores.