Taylor Press: Kerley reaches NFL

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Taylor Press: Kerley reaches NFL

MIKE CRAVEN

Texas Christian University senior receiver, and Hutto native, Jeremy Kerley, became the first Hippo football player to reach the NFL Saturday when he was selected by the New York Jets 153rd overall in the fifth round.

The Jets traded up eight spots with the Philadelphia Eagles to take the local legend.

Kerley will have a chance to play receiver for the Jets, especially if Brad Smith does not resign as free agent, but it is at returner on punts that the rookie will make an immediate impact.

“I’m definitely a special-teams guy,” Kerley said. “I know what makes me, and my special teams ability is what makes me the player that I am.” ...

 

[Double D]

I wonder if the JETS fan will start chanting 'JEREMY KERLEY... JEREMY KERLEY' with claps in between like we use to do on punts at ACS?

That would be really cool!!!

 

[jake102]

I wonder if people (including himself) will ever wake up and realize that he could be a helluva receiver.

 

[NNM]

Where can I get a Hutto Hippo tshirt?

 

[Screaming Flea]

My money is on Jeremy. He'll have to adjust to the speed and intensity of the NFL, but he'll do fine.

 

[toadallytexan]

Where can I get a Hutto Hippo tshirt?

Ask Roddog, his avatar appeares to be an homage to the Hippos.