Jehu Chesson (Ladue Horton Watkins HS)
St. Louis, Missouri
Height: 6’3 Weight: 180* 40 time: 4.5 sec (unofficial)
Offer Sheet: Michigan, Oklahoma St., Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Purdue, Northwestern, UCLA, Cincinnati (Florida, and The U also showed interest)
Best Case Comparison & Projection: Adrian Arrington
Most Probable Comparison & Projection: Mark Dell
McGuffie Rating**: 3.5 ‘Guffies (out of 5) 
PROs: Shows good body control, concentration on catches, and an ability to grab balls thrown behind him. Has excellent burst out of his stance does a good job using his height and wingspan to his advantage against defenders. Fluid route runner with good coordination and often catches balls at its “high point.” 300m hurdles state champion.
CONs: Chesson has good vertical speed given his long strides but by comparison it is average to above average for D1 level. He doesn’t seem to use his route running ability or quickness to set up defenders rather often uses his physically to outplay defensive backs for the football. Although Jehu doesn’t shy away from contact during and after the catch, physicality and power is not his strong suit. His speed and his ability to adjust to playing defenders who are faster and more physical will ultimately determine Chesson’s success in the next level.
Obligatory Hype Video:
Quote from Chesson: “Anywhere I chose to go there will be talent in front of me. The receivers in front of me will obviously have seniority, but in college football, anything can happen. Freshmen win jobs sometimes. I’m not worried about how good they are; I’m focused on how good that school can make me. I’m willing to compete for a position. I can only control one thing: getting better.”
Bottom line: Chesson is a big skilled receiver who makes plays with his athletic ability. Against high school competition, he can outplay defenders with either his athleticism or skill-set. His track and field results and highlight tapes are solid evidence to indicate that speed will be good to good enough for the Division 1 level.
Chesson is ahead of the learning curve compared to many raw receivers who are too dependent on their athleticism in high school. His fluid route running^, ability to react to defenders and field awareness will continue to improve in the next level. Routine catches are not and will not be a problem for Chesson. His frame has potential to allow Chesson grow into a physical receiver that can often outplay defensive backs for the football, but unlikely. I won’t be surprised to see Chesson making highlight reel catches at the next level if he is able to adjust to the speed. The question will be: at what consistency? Do not let the recruiting sites fool you. If he is able to out-compete the more highly-touted recruits on the Michigan roster, Jehu has potential to become a very good #2 receiver similar to Adrian Arrington. It’s difficult to determine consistency with highlight clips. There is really not enough evidence to say Chesson is a sure-fire recruit. His hurdle accolades earns him an extra half 'guffie and he really is a border-line 4 star recruit. I award him 3 and one-half Mcguffies out of five. The upside is there.
^- After watching his senior highlights, it seems Chesson is playing faster but his route running isn't as sharp as his junior year. FWIW.
* - I averaged the 4 recruiting sites (ESPN, 247 sports, Rivals, & Scout) to determine weight and height if there is any inconsistency.
**- McGuffie Rating? Think of stars ratings in any recruiting website. For those who followed Sam McGuffie's recruiting know about the ridiculous "McGuffie Mixtape" and facebook group leading many to believe that he will be the Eminem of the Michigan backfield. For those that know me, you know how much I bought into the hype. Of course I'll name my recruiting rating after him.)
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