Jahleel Billingsley Named to the 2021 John Mackey Watch List
Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley has been named to the 2021 John Mackey Watch List. The award recognizes the top tight end in college football and honors NFL Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey.
Billingsley reeled in 18 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns in 2020. The Chicago native saw an increased role in Alabama s offense as the year wore on with 17 of his catches and 274 of his yards coming in the teams final seven games. 14 of his receptions resulted in either a first down or touchdown. Billingsley even showed his versatility returning five kickoffs for 89 yards.
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“To’o is a great player,” Jones said. “I heard about him when I was at USC and I know he had some cousins I played with, also. He’s just a special player, but overall, he’s an even better person, a real humble, down-to-Earth person. We know on Saturdays what he’s capable of. Overall he’s a great person, but on the field, a great player, also. I love that guy. He’s a great guy, a great player. Looking forward to seeing him on the field. I wish the best for him.”
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We set the tone on Monday with HuskerOnline’s weekly rundown report as we hit on several things from this past week and what to watch going forward.
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The benefit of adding Fordham: Nobody is probably jumping with excitement to watch Fordham in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 4, but it was a huge win to get this game for several reasons.
Besides saving Nebraska $100,000, it most likely gives the Big Red a night home opener in Memorial Stadium on the BTN to bring several recruits in, along with providing a huge boost to the Lincoln economy on Labor Day weekend.