Jaguars raving over Laviska Shenault aft

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    February 18, 2023 12:13 AM EST

    If Laviska Shenault is behind the 8-ball after the first full-speed practice of training camp, one has to wonder how good the rookie wide receiver will be when he does catch up. Shenault has Jared Goff T Shirts caught the eye of Jaguars coaches and teammates with his impre sive athleticism and explosivene s after the catch.Low and behold, the Jaguars can't wait to see Shenault perform once the pads come on.'Laviska is a freak, man. I knew it when we played him at Colorado," said Jaguars quarterback , . ''He's a lot better route-runner, a lot better at catching the ball than I even expected." as a big target on the outside, but injuries are why he fell to Jacksonville in the second round. Shenault underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury, adding on to the torn labrum in his shoulder ( Corey Ballentine Jersey 2018) among his injury i sues. He's been banged up, but clearly the talent is there."You know, he's an incredible athlete. I mean, when you get a visual on him I don't think you realize, until you actually see him up close, how big he is, how strong he is, how powerful he is," said Jaguars head Jermar Jefferson Jersey coach Doug Marrone in a conference call earlier in the week. "I think he can play multiple positions and it's just a matter of 'Let's get him off to a great start,' which he has. "Catching the ball extremely well, he can run, he can get in and out of cuts. So, it's going to be an exciting camp for that group. They're all showing that they have good ball skills, they all work extremely hard. (Wide receivers coach) Keenan McCardell does a great job with them. So, there's going to be a lot of competition there and you know, it's going to be good for everybody. Detroit Lions Women Jersey Those young guys are going to push the older guys."Shenault will battle with for the outside receiver spot opposite DJ Chark as will man the slot. The Jaguars could go with Conley to start the year as the No. 3 wide receiver in order to give Shenault more time to get acclimated to the offense, but the rookie may not need it after all."We all know at this level, you've got to work for that spot. And we all know it don't come easy," Shenault said. "And of course, I want the No. 1 spot, I highly doubt anyone wouldn't want the No. 1 spot. But of course, still though, learning from others, you never want to stop doing that. "So, I'm definitely ears open and I'm listening to my receivers because they've played 17 years and the vets in the room that have years under their belt. So I'm always listening and they Austin Bryant Jersey 're always helping out."