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Former Alabama wide receiver and 2020 NFL draft prospect Jerry Jeudy apologized Tuesday for wearing a Star of David necklace at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Jeudy tweeted: "Don't mean no disrespect to the Jewish people! I'm sorry to the people who take my chain offensive!!"
The highly touted wideout told reporters that he wore the chain because his nickname is "Jeu." The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism and is central on the flag of Israel.
Jeudy is widely considered to be among the best wide receivers in the 2020 draft class after winning the 2018 Biletnikoff Award and twice eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark during his three years at Alabama.