Position: Tight End
Height: 6′-6″
Weight: 257 lb
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
High School: Rufus King High School
Twitter: @thejerrycross
Committed: July 28, 2020
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Overview:
Jerry Cross is a big-bodied tight end that had some experience playing wide receiver in his early year of high school.
Penn State has always done a good job of developing tight ends. Even for next level, there are two currently starting in the NFL with Mike Gesicki (Dolphins) and Pat Freiermuth (Steelers).
Future looking great for Penn State Football .
— Jerry Cross (@thejerrycross) January 1, 2021
Family.💙Had a great time yesterday morning, can’t wait to get to work with u guys! pic.twitter.com/5sqqeog6ug
— Jerry Cross (@thejerrycross) December 7, 2021
Cross stands 6-foot-6 and 257 pounds. As mentioned, he does have experience playing wide receiver.
Throughout the season, we have seen multiple games where Penn State has used tight end packages with Brenton Strange and Theo Johnson. Not only that, but getting multiple involved on their offense.
He was recruited as a tight end. However, with his ability to line up as a receiver, it will be interesting to see how much his versatility will become a part of the Penn State offense.
With his limited time playing receiver, Cross has exceptional route-running skills and definitely has the ability to develop into a more versatile piece of the Nittany Lions offense.
Can Cross become a vital part of Penn State’s offense? He certainly has the talent to do so.
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