The Jacksonville Jaguars entered 2019 with arguably the best cornerback duo in the game, but it was only a matter of weeks before that changed. After starting one game in A.J. Bouye’s place Week 2, second-year corner, Tre Herdon, was called on again Week 4 with Jalen Ramsey feuding with the front office and remained there until the season’s end.
After that, Ramsey was traded and Herndon knew there was a grand opportunity ahead of and took advantage of it. He showed growth and promise throughout the process and accumulated 55 tackles, three picks, and 13 pass breakups.
Like Gardner Minshew II, Herndon’s growth throughout 2019 likely will get him a starting role in 2020 and the Jags may find a gem. Before we get to that point though, here are his highlights from 2019:
