VIDEO: Michael Irvin Said He 'Begged' Jerry Jones to Draft JuJu Smith-Schuster
By Max Scoli
Former Dallas Cowboys star receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Michael Irvin appeared on First Take today, and revealed that he almost got down on his knees to beg Jerry Jones to draft Pittsburgh Steelers wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Irvin had the opportunity to work out with JuJu and felt he had potential to take over as the No. 1 receiver early in his career. Now, he will have that chance with Antonio Brown sporting an Oakland Raiders uniform.
And rightfully so.
JuJu earned his first Pro-Bowl selection last season as he recorded 111 receptions for 1,426 yards and 7 touchdowns.
He also became the youngest receiver in NFL history to total 1,500 receiving yards.
Week 17: 9 catches, 143 yards, TD
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 29, 2018
Week 1: 5 catches, 119 yards
Week 2: 13 catches, 121 yards, TD
Week 3: 9 catches, 116 yards
JuJu Smith-Schuster has eclipsed 100 receiving yards in four consecutive regular season games, dating back to Week 17 of last season. pic.twitter.com/WHNAF6fQPl
With Irvin's endorsement in his back pocket, it's hard to imagine that Smith-Schuster intends to slow down anytime soon as it will only fuel his ego.
Irvin is a five-time Pro-Bowler and led the league in receiving yards in 1991, so I think he knows star talent when he sees it.