Former Alabama and Texas tight end, Jahleel Billingsley, is set to sign a contract with the CFL’s Calgary Stampede where he will primarily play as a wide receiver and potentially kick returner. Billingsley was not selected in the 2023 NFL Draft and did not sign with any teams as an undrafted free agent so he will head to Canada to continue his football career. The news was initially reported by On3’s Matt Zenitz.
Billingsley was quite productive for Alabama as he accumulated 37 catches for 559 yards and six touchdowns. He spent the first three years of his collegiate career with the Crimson Tide (2019-2021) before entering the transfer portal and following former Alabama offensive coordinator, Steve Sarkisian, to the Longhorns. In four games with Texas, Billingsley had three receptions for 38 yards and no scores. He entered the draft after his lone season in Texas (2022).
At both Alabama and Texas it seemed as if Billingsley and his coaching staff couldn’t get on the same page, but he has all of the talent in the world. With high production in the CFL, he may entice an NFL team to take a chance on him next offseason. I also think that making the position change to WR is very good for him.
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