CLEMSON in the NFL

WATCH: Leggett records his first NFL touchdown


by - Assoc. Editor -

A healthy Jordan Leggett is certainly a playmaker for the New York Jets' organization.

On Sunday afternoon, Leggett recorded his first career touchdown reception to put the Jets within 13 in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

For the game, he has three catches for 13 yards including the 2-yard score.

The former Clemson receiver was drafted by New York in the fifth round (#150 Overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. He is a two-time Mackey Award finalist and finished his career with 112 receptions for 1,598 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2,372 snaps over 51 games (38 starts). Leggett also completed his Clemson’s career the leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns by a tight end.

In 2016, Leggett was second-team All-American by AFCA and CBS Sports and produced 46 receptions for 736 yards and seven touchdowns in 954 snaps in 15 games (15 starts).

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