Lil’Jordan Humphrey an option to make the 53-man roster?
Lil’Jordan Humphrey an option to make the 53-man roster?
The 2022 season is rapidly approaching and the Patriots have some interesting players in camp that are vying for a roster spot.
Wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey is trying to lockdown a spot on the Patriots roster. Humphrey may get an opportunity with injuries to Kristian Wilkerson and Tyquan Thornton.
DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Jakobi Meyers and Kendrick Bourne are locks for the roster. Humphrey will have to battle with former seventh-rounder Tre Nixon.
Humphrey has had a good preseason catching 11 balls for 133 yards and one touchdown.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spoke highly of his young receiver back on Aug. 20 during a press conference.
“He’s coming off an injury last year, but he’s come in, really worked hard and made a very positive impression here,” Belichick said. “We’re glad we have him.”
Humphrey can impact the roster on offense and on special teams. He’s been on punt coverage during both preseason games this summer.
“Kind of does the right thing there and helps the quarterback out and is a big target. He gets some tough yards after the catch. Did a decent job blocking on some of the perimeter plays. He showed up in the kicking game,” said Belichick.
Humphrey has been earning the respect from his teammates and coaching staff this camp. While his numbers are right up there with Nixon, the final preseason game will help decide whether or not Humphrey has a legitimate shot to make the team.
"I still have a lot of work to do. I feel like I've made the best of my opportunities that I've got, and I need to be more consistent with that and continue to grow,” Humphrey said to Patriots.com writer Evan Lazar.
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