In 2021, George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen initiated the event known as “Tight End University (TEU)” for tight ends to meet and share skills in Nashville. Inspired by this event, Chad Johnson created a similar retreat for wide receivers called the “Wideout Workshop” in Miami, where players can enhance their gameplay and network within their position.
Highlights from the Workshop
This workshop attracted numerous prominent NFL receivers, including:
- Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins)
- Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Robby Chosen
- Tank Dell
- Elijah Moore
- Jayden Reed
- Jerry Jeudy
- Courtland Sutton
- Andrew Hawkins
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Xavier Restrepo
- KJ Osborn
The workshop concentrated on refining essential receiver skills like footwork, releases, and overall technical abilities.
Social Media Insights
Videos shared on social media showcased the intense training sessions, highlighting Tyreek Hill’s prowess on the field, noted for his outstanding speed.
“That’s a CHEETAH. He’s ZOOMING! Tyreek Hill is back on the field, looking UNSTOPPABLE.” — 305 Sports on Twitter
The inaugural session of the “Wideout Workshop” seems promising, with expectations for it to gain traction, similar to TEU.
