Social Media Reacts to Biletnikoff Winner Jalin Hyatt
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt officially took home the 2022 Biletnikoff Award for the most outstanding wide receiver in college football on Thursday night.
Surrounded by his coaches, teammates and family, Hyatt humbly accepted the award as the receiver who led the nation in receiving touchdowns with 15 on the season.
Former Tennessee players poured in to send their congratulations to the first Biletnikoff winner from the University of Tennessee football program. From Cedric Tillman to Joey Kent, Josh Dobbs to Justin Hunter, and many many more, here’s a look at some of the best social media reactions from Thursday night.
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Former/Current Tennessee Players
Congratulations to my dawg @jalinhyatt. Hard work pays off!
— Cedric Tillman (@Ctillman04) December 9, 2022
Congratulations to the Young King @jalinhyatt. What an achievement my brother! #VFL
— Peerless Price (@PeerlessTheVol) December 9, 2022
History Made…A Tennessee Legend.
Congratulations and very proud of you @jalinhyatt 🍊 https://t.co/dgOZPcWBqo
— Joey Kent (@joeykent) December 9, 2022
Stay shining #11!🍊🚀@jalinhyatt https://t.co/Svg4ERPwqR
— Josh Dobbs (@josh_dobbs1) December 9, 2022
So proud of you @jalinhyatt. Hardest worker I’ve ever had – it always pays off! https://t.co/9vNdPNTayL
— Grant Frerking (@GrantFrerking) December 9, 2022
Congratulations! @jalinhyatt Let’s get it! #GBO #VOLS https://t.co/S6LNLl9IHX
— Tee Martin (@coachtee17) December 9, 2022
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From around social media:
Congratulations young bowler @jalinhyatt 🙏🏾 https://t.co/ESNnGt045Y
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 9, 2022
Jalin Hyatt caught 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 TDs. He broke WRU records with 5 touchdowns against Alabama and 15 TDs in the season.
One of the Vol’s fastest receivers, he is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. And he is my Nice List attacking player of the year. pic.twitter.com/HJWI4UyTkk
— 🐝Santa Vol 🍊🎅🏈⚾️🏀🐝 (@Santa_Vol) December 9, 2022
What a time to be a WR for Tennessee @Full_Football
• 2022 @biletnikoffawrd winner
• 18 individual 100-yard receiving games since 2021 in Heupel era (most in SEC during that span)
• 3 straight NFL Drafts with WR selected and about to be 4 pic.twitter.com/ACyN8Nwr9e— Bill Martin (@Bill_Martin) December 9, 2022
1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Massive performances in wins over LSU and Alabama. Jalin Hyatt is a worthy Biletnikoff winner. https://t.co/vDYEk1lWGk
— Ryan Schumpert (@rschump00) December 9, 2022
#Vols WR Jalin Hyatt wins the Biletnikoff after a very memorable season on Rocky Top.
Will not soon be forgotten. https://t.co/liiJ9uwRAJ
— Jack Foster (@jackfostermedia) December 9, 2022
