Darkhorses?

[huskerstag]

As practice draws closer the probable #1 and #2 have been speculated for positions. Who could be a surprising contributor/impact player this year that most folks haven't highlighted yet (i.e. Josh Bullocks in 03 or Kurt Mann in 04)?

 

My first guess is Octavien. His name has been tossed around when talking about LBs but I'm thinking he'll be a much better player than people expect. If he's up to 235 now and can really run a 4.5 he could make a lot of plays people wouldn't expect. If he has the kind of motor to run plays down from the backside and can cover someone out of the backfield he'll be a force.

 

My 2nd guess would be Frantz Hardy. He's been hyped a little more, but he seems to have the tools to be a DI reciever.

 

Can't wait til Thursday.

[Huskerfan66]

I will stay in the Linebacking core and say Philip Dilliard. I think he has the size and attitude to be a beast inside. I look for him to be a dominant run stopper.

[Eric the Red]

Possibly JB Philips TE

[BelieveN]

heard alot from WR Tyrell Spain

[KansasHusker]

going on a limb here also, how about Bryan Wilson, if/when he earns a starting spot on defense...

[hoyamannn]

Again in response to this question, I'm going w/the Navy Seal from Omaha! I think Souder's impact on special teams will be really nice this year.

[AR Husker Fan]

Again in response to this question, I'm going w/the Navy Seal from Omaha! I think Souder's impact on special teams will be really nice this year.

I agree - I think that special teams will receive a greater emphasis, and players who "sell out" on each play have the potential to really swing a game. Souder sure seems like one of those.

[johnny_husker]

I am going to say Dontrell Moore will become a superstar at MIKE.

[StuckinChicago]

Im gonna go out on a limb the size of a highway and say Zach Bowman. Lots of hype, but I have said it before. First team all big 12, second team all american.

[KansasHusker]

in my mind, Bowman is somewhat of a sure impact player...

[DJR313]

Again in response to this question, I'm going w/the Navy Seal from Omaha!  I think Souder's impact on special teams will be really nice this year.

I agree - I think that special teams will receive a greater emphasis, and players who "sell out" on each play have the potential to really swing a game. Souder sure seems like one of those.

Agree with both you guys here. I can't wait to see Souder lighting people up this fall. He has the right attitude to be a stud special teams player.

[Pedro Guerrero]

Leon Jackson at .....................................................FS. Speed kills.

[formerfan]

Souder seems to be pretty intense, and I think that Leon Jackson may be one of the most overlooked players in this class, no matter where he plays.

[gamecocks]

I agree that Leon Jackson should be a huge contributor no matter where he plays, hopefully free safety in my book.

[indianahusker]

I agree that Leon Jackson should be a huge contributor no matter where he plays, hopefully free safety in my book.