Huskers WR Jaylen Lloyd Ready to Be a ‘Big-Play Guy’ for Nebraska Football
A sophomore receiver and Omaha native, Lloyd has high expectations for himself heading into his second year with the Nebraska football receiving corps.
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Oct 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd races for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Jaylen Lloyd is ready to take his explosiveness to another level for Nebraska football in 2024.
The sophomore receiver from Omaha Westside was featured on Tuesday's "Sports Nightly" radio program, sharing his thoughts on the upcoming season with co-host Jessica Coody. The former Warrior spoke on his current health through fall camp:
"I feel good, good to be back out there," Lloyd said. "Everybody's having fun. Receiver group is doing amazing, we love the quarterbacks. Everybody is just having fun on offense right now."
Oct 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd catches a pass for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Lloyd added that he feels more comfortable in Lincoln and with the Marcus Satterfield offense heading into his second year.
"I feel like I know a lot more. I feel like I'm almost in a leader role to the younger guys like Jacory (Barney) and Keelan (Smith). I keep growing my game with older guys like Jahmal (Banks) and Isaiah (Neyor)," Lloyd said.
Coody followed up by asking what he felt his role for the Big Red's offense would be in 2024.
"I want to be a big-play guy. Not just a one type of "big play" – I'm talking end of the game, third-down, every-down receiver… a guy that we rely on to make big plays."
– Jaylen Lloyd on his role in 2024
"You have to come out here every day and be that type of guy," Lloyd said. "You can't have off days. If you do, you make sure that next day is amazing. You have to stack days and just work."
Lloyd added that he's enjoying working with his fellow receivers, and shared thoughts similar to what his peer Alex Bullock voiced on Monday's episode.
"The receiver room is really fun this year – super competitive. We can do almost anything. We got big guys like Malachi (Coleman), Isaiah and Jahmal can take it off your head, we have speed in me and Jacory. We just do everything," Lloyd said.
Oct 21, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (left) and offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili celebrate after a touchdown by Coleman against the Northwestern Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Lloyd continued in talking about turnover issues and how the Huskers are working to correct their mistakes from last season, as well as how Nebraska can compete in the Big Ten this season.
The Nebraska receivers now know who their quarterback will be, as Dylan Raiola on Wednesday morning was named the starter for game one against UTEP. Lloyd hooked up with the freshman quarterback in the Red-White Spring Game for a 64-yard touchdown.
Watch the "Sports Nightly" interview with Lloyd below:
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