Kyler Reed

[blackshirts5115]

so where do you think he fits in on the depth by seasons start? i'm assuming this means McNeill is at TE still. i'd say it goes like this..

WR- Niles & Kinnie... A. Bell and Reed... Cooper and Gilleylen

TE- McNeill... Harper... Young... Cotton

[redout22]

so where do you think he fits in on the depth by seasons start? i'm assuming this means McNeill is at TE still. i'd say it goes like this..

WR- Niles & Kinnie... A. Bell and Reed... Cooper and Gilleylen

TE- McNeill... Harper... Young... Cotton

I think you are right with the WR's.

For the TE's I would Say McNeill Haper Cotton Young.

[Husker Richard]

I wonder if this move has anything to do with the injuries he suffered at the TE position.

[BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA]

I wonder if this move has anything to do with the injuries he suffered at the TE position.

And he'd be better suited to play WR post injury??????????????????

[Husker Richard]

I wonder if this move has anything to do with the injuries he suffered at the TE position.

And he'd be better suited to play WR post injury??????????????????

 

 

Huh? I was just pointing out that TE is a little more physical than WR.

[walksalone]

sorry for the "stupid" question, but does he project more as somebody who could stretch the field, or more of a possession reciever?

[knapplc]

I'm not sure the extent of Reed's injury, and consequently how much that'll hurt his speed. He only played in one of our last six games (Colorado) and only got one catch. He missed the Big XII Championship and the Holiday Bowl. If he heals up and maintains his speed he'll be a good threat at WR.

[Igetbored216]

sorry for the "stupid" question, but does he project more as somebody who could stretch the field, or more of a possession reciever?

 

With his speed and athleticism, I would say he could definitely stretch the field.

 

I also wouldn't mind him getting in on some jet sweeps and option plays. I really think Reed could add another dimension to the offense if he is utilized correctly.

[Saunders]

McNeill and Reed will be used in a hybrid TE/Slot WR position similar to how Missouri used Martin Rucker and Chase Coffman. Also, Ryan Hill is going to be more of an h-back/Fullback than TE.

[carlfense]

sorry for the "stupid" question, but does he project more as somebody who could stretch the field, or more of a possession reciever?

 

With his speed and athleticism, I would say he could definitely stretch the field.

 

I also wouldn't mind him getting in on some jet sweeps and option plays. I really think Reed could add another dimension to the offense if he is utilized correctly.

Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Reed has exceptional speed . . . for a tight end. His speed as a receiver is probably middle of the pack at best. Those jet sweeps would be more effective with Paul or Gilleylen (provided they can hold on to the ball).

[knapplc]

Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Reed has exceptional speed . . . for a tight end. His speed as a receiver is probably middle of the pack at best. Those jet sweeps would be more effective with Paul or Gilleylen (provided they can hold on to the ball).

 

I don't know, man. I know it was just the Spring Game, but anyone who saw Reed take that short pass then blaze down the sideline for the score had to come away impressed. I think he's got pretty decent speed for a TE or a WR.

[carlfense]

Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Reed has exceptional speed . . . for a tight end. His speed as a receiver is probably middle of the pack at best. Those jet sweeps would be more effective with Paul or Gilleylen (provided they can hold on to the ball).

 

I don't know, man. I know it was just the Spring Game, but anyone who saw Reed take that short pass then blaze down the sideline for the score had to come away impressed. I think he's got pretty decent speed for a TE or a WR.

Yeah, I was there. He did look fast running away from the third and fourth string linebackers. We'll see. My money is on him having average speed when compared to other WRs. Unfortunately we haven't seen him enough yet to make a definitive judgment.

[knapplc]

Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Reed has exceptional speed . . . for a tight end. His speed as a receiver is probably middle of the pack at best. Those jet sweeps would be more effective with Paul or Gilleylen (provided they can hold on to the ball).

 

I don't know, man. I know it was just the Spring Game, but anyone who saw Reed take that short pass then blaze down the sideline for the score had to come away impressed. I think he's got pretty decent speed for a TE or a WR.

Yeah, I was there. He did look fast running away from the third and fourth string linebackers. We'll see. My money is on him having average speed when compared to other WRs. Unfortunately we haven't seen him enough yet to make a definitive judgment.

Rivals says he ran a 4.5 40, so that's probably average for college WRs, right (I don't know average college WR speed)? Maybe he got a little faster when he got to NU?

[carlfense]

Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Reed has exceptional speed . . . for a tight end. His speed as a receiver is probably middle of the pack at best. Those jet sweeps would be more effective with Paul or Gilleylen (provided they can hold on to the ball).

 

I don't know, man. I know it was just the Spring Game, but anyone who saw Reed take that short pass then blaze down the sideline for the score had to come away impressed. I think he's got pretty decent speed for a TE or a WR.

Yeah, I was there. He did look fast running away from the third and fourth string linebackers. We'll see. My money is on him having average speed when compared to other WRs. Unfortunately we haven't seen him enough yet to make a definitive judgment.

Rivals says he ran a 4.5 40, so that's probably average for college WRs, right (I don't know average college WR speed)? Maybe he got a little faster when he got to NU?

1. I don't trust rivals 40 times.

2. The 40 yard dash in general is next to worthless in trying to determine "game day" speed. Run it in pads with a football in your hand and someone trying to tackle you and it might be a LITTLE more applicable.

3. I certainly hope you are right that he will be a faster than average WR. I'm doubtful but I could certainly be wrong.

[knapplc]

I don't trust them, either, but I don't know where else to go to get info on a kid's speed. I agree about game day speed being far different, though. And I don't know that we need him to be so blazing fast. If he's just average like Swift was, but can catch the ball, that's all we need.