Laviska Shenault


Laviska Terrell "Viska" Shenault Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He played college football at Colorado.

Early years

Shenault attended DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas. As a senior, he had 46 receptions for 825 yards and nine touchdowns. He committed to the University of Colorado Boulder to play college football. Shenault also played basketball as a freshman in high school.

College career

As a freshman at Colorado in 2017, Shenault played in 12 games, recording seven receptions for 168 yards. As a sophomore in 2018, he became a starter and recorded 11 receptions for 211 yards and a touchdown in the first game of the season against Colorado State. Against Arizona State, he had 13 receptions for 127 yards with two receiving touchdowns and two rushing. Following a 2019 season with 764 yards and 6 touchdowns, Shenault decided to forgo his senior year and declare for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Shenault was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 42nd overall pick.