Terry McLaurin on his transition to the NFL, Advice to Ohio State seniors
After an impressive NFL debut, McLaurin gives credit to Ohio State.
“It’s been just two weeks, but the Redskins have found their No. 1 wide receiver in rookie Terry McLaurin.” — Ethan Cadeaux, NBC Sports
“If Washington is ‘the rough,’ WR Terry McLaurin is ‘the diamond.’” —Zachary Neel, Redskins Wire
“Terry McLaurin spent his college days preparing for the unexpected. In the NFL, it’s paid off. “ — Les Carpenter, The Washington Post
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“The speed of the game was a little fast my first day at practice, but I have to give credit to Ohio State,”
McLaurin said. “I mean they really prepared me for this level— the study, the game, the practice habits, taking care of my body after a long day at practice.”
McLaurin said practicing with NFL type talent every day at Ohio State gave him an added advantage over other guys who were drafted.
“I’m used to competing at a very high level,” he said.
Speaking of NFL type talent, McLaurin is joined by his former quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who was drafted No. 15 overall by the Redskins.
The Redskins—whether they saw this tweet or not—granted Haskins’ wish and the pair have been supporting each other ever since.
“Transitioning from college to the NFL is both of our dreams and doing it together is nice because you kind of have that buddy to help you through some of the tough times of being a rookie and adjusting to the new environment,” McLaurin said. “We’ve really been trying to help each other along our journey.”
As a duo in 2018, Haskins and McLaurin combined for 35 receptions for 701 yards and 11 touchdowns, including three times for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the Big Ten Championship win over Northwestern in McLaurin’s hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.
While Haskins had an impressive preseason, the Redskins ultimately decided to go with Keenum—who they acquired from the Denver Broncos—as their starting quarterback. It hasn’t taken long, however, for McLaurin to become Keenum’s go-to guy.
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