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Jeshaun Jones has what it takes to emerge as Maryland football’s lead receiver

Our summer profile series is back and we’re previewing Maryland football one position group at a time. We’ll be spending our first week with potentially the most impactful position on this year’s team, the wide receivers.

Lila provided an overview on the position on Tuesday. Now, we’ll begin our receivers breakdown by looking at how Jeshaun Jones figures to fit into head coach Mike Locksley’s offense in 2020.

Jeshaun Jones, WR, No. 6

Height: 6’2
Weight: 190
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown: Fort Myers, Fla.
High school: South Fort Myers

2019 Stats: N/A (injured)
Career Stats: 22 rec, 288 yds, 5 TDs; 18 rush, 173 yards, 2 TDs; 1-for-1 passing, 20 yds, TD

The background

Joining the Terps as a three-star recruit in the class of 2018 out of South Fort Myers High School, Jones appeared to be far from the most talented receiver on the roster, let alone his own recruiting class.