Practice #2 is in the books. Tomorrow is a lighter practice before contact ramps up on Sunday. Here are some of my thoughts on the media portion of practice:
- WR
Josh Moore is developing at a fast rate. He's hard to miss at 6'4, 205, and he had unbelievable flashes in spring. But he's starting to show more consistency after a summer of workouts. He ran by CB
Ethan O'Connor and caught a TD during one-on-ones. Physically, he might be the most talented receiver on the team.
- CB
Damari Brown is stringing together some good days. I have
OJ Frederique and
Xavier Lucas as the top 2 CBs, but Brown is pushing and opening a lot of eyes. He had several pass breakups and physically looks like a 6'1 David Njoku. If he stays healthy, he will play a lot.
- S
Bryce Fitzgerald continues to flash with his athleticism and ball skills. He's playing safety, and he will need to prove he is willing to tackle to stay at that position. The size (6', 187) and speed (10.8) are there.
- LB
Kellen Wiley has a chance to blossom here. He looks every bit of 6'4, 237, and he doesn't seem out of place in pass coverage. Heatherman says he wants long and fast linebackers to develop instead of less-talented finished products. Wiley will be a perfect test case.
- At this point, I don't even treat WR
Malachi Toney as a freshman. He is carrying himself as a starter on and off the field. Beck is already looking for him.
- One player who stood out during 1-on1s- TE
Alex Bauman. The Tulane transfer is much heavier and more physical than I expected, but he is still fluid as a receiver. He made a one-handed catch over the middle and strode into the end zone.
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