He played with a remarkable quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa, but the work ethic of this wide receiver is one that says “I’m taking everything” in terms of next season.
While the native Hawaiian is high in conversations for both the Heisman Memorial Trophy and No. 1 overall pick status for the 2020 NFL Draft, people need to closely at Jerry Jeudy.
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A former five-star and Florida native, the 2018 Fred Biletnikoff Award winner is not playing around when it comes to securing the bag.
His work this offseason has caught the attention of superstar NFL receiver Antonio Brown – of whom Jeudy is training with – as well as quarterback Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and former NFL wide out Chad Johnson.
“I’m ready to lock this up” ? https://t.co/hCrKKIDlqA
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 29, 2019
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) May 29, 2019
Johnson, a second-round pick of the 2001 draft from Oregon State, entertained fans at receiver from 2001 to 2012. He spent most of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals (2001-10) and had seven 1,000-yard seasons, six Pro Bowl appearances and made first-team NFL All-Pro three times.
The returning junior has been perfecting his patented juke moves with Brown, while working every route on the tree. According to a video posted by Jeudy to Twitter on Tuesday, the elite target caught every pass from Brown and made defenders look foolish after each reception.
Off season but never off ? pic.twitter.com/ofpACRhO7S
— JJ⁴ (@jerryjeudy) May 29, 2019
He comes off a sophomore campaign that saw him led Alabama in receptions (68), receiving yards (1,315) and touchdowns (14) in 2018.
Jeudy’s production in yards and scores placed him second behind former Tide star, Amari Cooper in the school record book for a single-season.
With the trio of Henry Ruggs III, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle beside Jeudy, he will not only press to be top receiver in college football, but draft analyst will also look at him as the top player for next year’s draft.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
