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Jerry Jeudy and DeVonta Smith named Biletnikoff Award semifinalists

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and DeVonta Smith were named two of the 12 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and DeVonta Smith were named two of the 12 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is awarded to the season’s most outstanding college football receiver regardless of position.

Jeudy, who won the Biletnikoff Award last year, currently has 867 receiving yards and 9 TDs. Smith, who has also emerged as one of the offensive leaders for the Tide this season, has 1,026 yards and 11 TDs.

Besides Jerry Jeudy, the only other Alabama player to win the Biletnikoff Award is Amari Cooper, who won the award in 2014.

The winner of the Biletnikoff  Award will be announced on December 12.

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Devin Duvernay does not make the cut as a Biletnikoff semifinalist

Despite the outstanding season, Devin Duvernay was not named a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff. The snub was “shocking” to Tom Herman.

The Biletnikoff semifinalists were announced on Monday morning and Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay did not make the cut. Only one receiver from the Big 12 made the cut and it was Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb.

To this date, Duvernay has 87 catches and 1,017 receiving yards. Both of those numbers lead the Big 12 and are ahead CeeDee Lamb. Outside of the conference, his 87 catches rank second in the country and his receiving yards are eighth. Here is how he stacks up to the other semifinalists:

What he does not have like most of the other receivers is receiving touchdowns. All but four of the Biletnikoff semifinalists have double-digit touchdowns receptions, while Duvernay only has seven.

“You’re telling me he’s not one of the 20-best wideouts in the country? That’s a shame,” Head Coach Tom Herman said.

Herman also added that it is “shocking” that Duvernay was left off the list. While it is shocking, everyone knows how important he has been to this team this season. With other star wide receiver Collin Johnson missing time throughout the season, Duvernay has stepped up and become one of the best players for Texas.

Duvernay will need to step up big time again on Saturday, as the Longhorns have the chance to spoil Baylor’s College Football Playoff dreams.

Texas will face Baylor on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CST on FS1.

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Jauan Jennings not named as Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist

2019 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalists.

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KNOXVILLE — Semifinalists for the 2019 Biletnikoff Award have been announced.

The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the season’s outstanding FBS receiver in college football. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s outstanding receiver, not merely college football’s outstanding wide receiver.

Tennessee redshirt senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings is not a semifinalist after totaling 50 receptions, 771 yards and seven touchdowns throughout the first 10 games of the 2019 season.

2019 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalists

Player
School
Rashod Bateman Minnesota
Omar Bayless Arkansas State
Ja’Marr Chase LSU
Antonio Gandy-Golden Liberty
Isaiah Hodgins Oregon State
Justin Jefferson LSU
Jerry Jeudy Alabama
CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma
Michael Pittman Jr. USC
James Proche SMU
DeVonta Smith Alabama
Sage Surratt Wake Forest