STrib: Gophers true freshman Daniel Jackson could be program's next extraordinary receiver

[BleedGopher]

per Megan:

Daniel Jackson’s first catch for the Gophers wasn’t anything too special.

Quarterback Tanner Morgan threw a 15-yard dart to the true freshman in the first quarter of the eventual loss at Maryland, the second play on the team’s first scoring drive.

That’s still Jackson’s only appearance on the stat sheet heading into Minnesota’s third game, at Illinois on Saturday. But he could become the next household name to Gophers fans, following a line of great receivers. Coach P.J. Fleck and receivers coach Matt Simon have developed NFL talent in Tyler Johnson, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Rashod Bateman, a potential first-round pick in 2021.

“There’s going to be a lot of guys that step up for us, just all over the field,” Morgan said. “Daniel Jackson had his first catch last week. That was awesome to see for Daniel. … Guys that just want to help the team win in any way possible, whatever their role may be, and I’m really excited to see that.”

Gophers true freshman Daniel Jackson could be program's next extraordinary receiver

Daniel Jackson caught his first pass for the Gophers against Maryland.

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Go Gophers!!

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

So cool that we're going to continually have WRs playing on Sundays.

Man it makes such a difference to have those types of players with that ability to spread the defense.

A long way for the Ernie Wheelwright days - got open often, yet had Konatesque hands!!

 

[Bob_Loblaw]

So cool that we're going to continually have WRs playing on Sundays.

Man it makes such a difference to have those types of players with that ability to spread the defense.

A long way for the Ernie Wheelwright days - got open often, yet had Konatesque hands!!

The Ernie Wheelwright days weren't so bad - I think we had 3 WRs who played in the NFL on a few of those teams (Payne, Wheelwright, Decker).

The tougher years were the in like 2015.

 

[FredCoxRocks]

The Ernie Wheelwright days weren't so bad - I think we had 3 WRs who played in the NFL on a few of those teams (Payne, Wheelwright, Decker).

The tougher years were the in like 2015.

C'mon... Melvin Holland?...Isaiah Gentry, or Desmond Gant?

 

[LakerFan]

Anyone wondering if there is a chance Rashod's stock takes a hit and he decides to come back again next year?

 

[MNVCGUY]

C'mon... Melvin Holland?...Isaiah Gentry, or Desmond Gant?

Good god our WR corps was a black hole for a while there......glad those days seem to be in the past and excited to see what Jackson and others can do as they get their opportunities.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

C'mon... Melvin Holland?...Isaiah Gentry, or Desmond Gant?

Jerry’s Gold.

 

[#2Gopher]

Anyone wondering if there is a chance Rashod's stock takes a hit and he decides to come back again next year?

I'm sure he'll be talking about advisors for that one. Season isn't over, anything could happen.