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Live snaps matter a lot. Whatever is seen at practice could be a decent clue, but I tend to add disproportionate weight to how players perform in games and in live snaps. This is especially important at certain position groups.
I think Josh Horton earned himself some snaps in non-JV level games.
He did a few things that will transfer regardless of opponent:
- off the snap, was able to swim and use feet to get upfield
- showed athleticism chasing plays
- height/weight are listed at 6’ 4” 295, but he looked taller and heavier than players listed around the same
If he can hold the point decently well against D1 opponents, he could help us with depth, and hopefully will catapult into a rotation player next season.
If so, somehow we’d be deeper at DT than at an Edge position (that’s another topic, probably) that seems a little shaky right now. This is especially the case for 2024 IF Bain ends up sliding inside to 3T.
Bain
Bama transfer
Another portal
Moten
Horton
Jones (true frosh next season)
Another top level recruit
Depth
At DE, we’re not looking as strong as many presumed - now and in the future:
Mesidor may be out for some time.
Kelly is banged up. And, we’re waiting to see him elevate his game under the lights.
Bain is getting a ton of snaps and maybe will slide inside next season.
Wayne looked even lankier than I imagined and he didn’t even play Bain’s role - instead was playing Kelly/Harvey role.
Chantz is rotational.
Moss had a rough game under the lights AND is underweight.
All in all, it’s fascinating to see perception of a position group flip once games begin and a few factors (injuries, etc.) come into play.
I think Josh Horton earned himself some snaps in non-JV level games.
He did a few things that will transfer regardless of opponent:
- off the snap, was able to swim and use feet to get upfield
- showed athleticism chasing plays
- height/weight are listed at 6’ 4” 295, but he looked taller and heavier than players listed around the same
If he can hold the point decently well against D1 opponents, he could help us with depth, and hopefully will catapult into a rotation player next season.
If so, somehow we’d be deeper at DT than at an Edge position (that’s another topic, probably) that seems a little shaky right now. This is especially the case for 2024 IF Bain ends up sliding inside to 3T.
Bain
Bama transfer
Another portal
Moten
Horton
Jones (true frosh next season)
Another top level recruit
Depth
At DE, we’re not looking as strong as many presumed - now and in the future:
Mesidor may be out for some time.
Kelly is banged up. And, we’re waiting to see him elevate his game under the lights.
Bain is getting a ton of snaps and maybe will slide inside next season.
Wayne looked even lankier than I imagined and he didn’t even play Bain’s role - instead was playing Kelly/Harvey role.
Chantz is rotational.
Moss had a rough game under the lights AND is underweight.
All in all, it’s fascinating to see perception of a position group flip once games begin and a few factors (injuries, etc.) come into play.