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Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:07 am to artompkins
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:07 am to artompkins
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We must have been typing at the same time lol
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Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:47 am to TideSaint
Mississippi running back tradition continues in upcoming classes
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There could be another superstar in the making in the 2028 class.
In his freshman season at Louisville, Miss., Zaiden Jernagin had more than 2,200 all-purpose yards with 31 touchdowns and in the initial 2028 rankings he’s No. 13 overall and the top-rated running back.
Funny thing is, Jernagin always wanted to play receiver growing up after seeing Odell Beckham’s one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys, one of the best receptions maybe in NFL history.
“When I was younger, I really wanted to play receiver because the first time I watched football was in that game when Odell had that one-handed catch and I always wanted to replicate that catch,” Jernagin said.
“In Little League we always ran the ball, so that’s how I became a running back.”
Mississippi State has been most actively recruiting him so far since Starkville is just about 30 minutes away and his Louisville team was there recently for a 7on7 event.
The dream school for Jernigan was Alabama because of how many running backs the Crimson Tide develops – just like the state where Jernagin is from. The 2028 star could be next up.
“Running back is really the main position here,” Robinson said. “Running back and d-line are the big two in Mississippi but we produce running backs down here.”
Posted on 8/21/25 at 10:21 am to TideSaint
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:18 am to Sl0thstronautEsq
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:21 am to TideSaint
That IMG vs Hoover game is on ESPN 2 tonight at 8pm CT.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:21 am to Sl0thstronautEsq
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:45 am to TideSaint
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and I always wanted to replicate that catch
No chance in hell someone from Louisville, MS used the word replicate
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:19 pm to Sandkhan
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No chance in hell someone from Louisville, MS used the word replicate
I literally laughed out loud - still chuckling.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:02 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
I gotta be honest, kid may have potential, but he looked stiff as frick in that short clip. Maybe hes playing hurt or something.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:04 pm to VaBamaMan
His body shape is a little odd.
He did have 3 sacks in the game, though.
He did have 3 sacks in the game, though.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:17 pm to VaBamaMan
I don't think his future is going to be as a stand up linebacker/edge rusher. He's already 260+ according to the recruiting websites. Probably going to gain 20 pounds in his first year of a college S&C program and play DL.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:17 pm to TideSaint
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His body shape is a little odd
its weird, he just doesnt look naturally athletic. Like hes forcing the movement instead of being able to "naturally feel" how to move his body. He's got a ton of length though, maybe he will blossom with the training and diet support he will get in college.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:47 pm to VaBamaMan
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:48 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:48 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 8/22/25 at 9:17 pm to TideSaint
Deceptive speed from that coach on the field.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 12:27 am to VaBamaMan
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he just doesnt look naturally athletic.
I promise you this is not the case - go look at his basketball highlights. He does need to play lower. S&C and Roach will get him right. This kid has major ability.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:44 am to Hawaiian Punch
Posted on 8/23/25 at 2:16 pm to Robot Santa
What was deceptive about his speed and how could you tell he was a “coach on the field”? Help me.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 2:25 pm to tattoo
That classic joke and the now consistent reaction to that joke never gets old. It is like watching Laurel and Hardy. This post was edited on 8/23/25 at 2:26 pm
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