Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint winning teams over with way he plays the game
ATHENS, Ga. — Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint earned his way onto the field at Georgia with physicality, and it’s that same trait he hopes help him catch on with an NFL team. Listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Rosemy-Jacksaint certainly can make plays on the ball as a receiver, running great routes and getting open in the process. However, it’s the other, lesser thought of aspect of playing wide receiver that he prides himself on the most.
“My physicality, how I play, I play fast and I’m physical,” Rosemy-Jacksaint said has been the consistent messaging from NFL teams about what they like most in his game. “I play team football, and I’m dependable. I feel like everything they’ve said, that’s true. I just like to play the game. I don’t really get into the compliments too much, I just do my job.”
That’s certainly one way to win a team over: do your job. And that’s exactly what Rosemy-Jacksaint did during his four seasons at Georgia. First earning his way onto the field for his blocking ability, the South Florida product of St. Thomas Aquinas eventually grew into a threat at catching the ball and making plays downfield too.
“Marcus Rosemy is one of the toughest kids I’ve been around,” Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. “Played through injury, had a horrific injury as a freshman, bounced back from that. Total culture, team player, believes in the team first. Never complained once about not getting the ball. Dominant on special teams. I think that stuck out to a lot of these coaches here.”
In four seasons at Georgia, Rosemy-Jacksaint caught 74 passes for 1,028 yards and seven touchdowns. This past year was the best in terms of production with career-high totals in receptions (34), receiving yards (535) and touchdowns (4) with career-best performances as well against Tennessee (seven catches, two touchdowns), Kentucky (99 yards) and UAB (long reception of 50 yards).
Rosemy-Jacksaint worked out at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis but decided not to run the 40-yard dash there. He, along with Kamari Lassiter and Daijun Edwards, waited to do so until Pro Day instead.
“I’m quick. I can run,” Rosemy-Jacksaint said when asked what it was he wanted to show at his Pro Day. “I ran routes and caught the ball at the Combine, so I just wanted a chance to show my ability to change direction and my speed.”
“I felt like it was a pretty productive day,” Rosemy-Jacksaint added about the Pro Day performance. “I was able to go out there and show my 40, put some times up for them (scouts) to see. Felt like I did a pretty good job. Felt pretty solid to me. Pretty good day, fun day, but I’m glad that it’s over and behind me.”
Rosemy-Jacksaint is a projected day three pick but certainly is on the radar of teams and NFL Draft experts. He put together a strong week at the Senior Bowl and was able to generate some buzz coming out of Mobile. Next up for him, hopefully some private workouts with teams ahead of the draft, set for April 25-27.
“I’m going to come in, bust my tail and try and earn a spot on a team,” Rosemy-Jacksaint said. “That’s where I’m at, and that’s my mindset I’m trying to work at.”
