Camping Out: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

[Mavric]

Lane Hovey getting a scholarship - despite missing a decent chunk of training camp with a muscle pull - should give you some indication of what the Husker coaching staff thinks of him. Hovey's best attribute is his size, but he's pretty smart, too. He knows how to run routes. He's Nebraska's new Todd Peterson - just watch. Stanley Morgan will play this year. He's earned that. He's ahead of any freshman receiver in recent memory, with the potential exception of Kenny Bell, who redshirted in 2010 because he got hurt in camp. Jamal Turner had two strong practices last week, which was good to see, given he'd been up-and-down for most of camp. Turner has been coached rigorously by position coach Keith Williams. Turner's still the same wideout - good speed, exciting in the open field, needs to catch balls thrown his way and run top-shelf routes. Jordan Westerkamp's spot is secured; he's still NU's most complete receiver. Alonzo Moore runs hot and cold; he'll be good for a few big plays this year. Brandon Reilly and Taariq Allen need to get back from injuries. Among the walk-ons, Brady Pelzer may have the best chance to play this season. He's pretty nifty and tough-minded in the slot as a backup to Westerkamp.

 

OWH

[Mavric]

At tight end, it's hard to see any separation between Cethan Carter, Trey Foster, Sam Cotton and David Sutton. They're all in a bit of a bunch, and even if Carter is the most talented of that bunch, he's still not a real assertive guy, and hasn't made a ton of plays. Maybe that changes during the season. Foster has had a strong training camp. He catches the ball, he competes as a blocker on the edge, he's a keeper. I'm still impressed by Luke McNitt's hands and consistency. He'll be a contributor in some way this year.

 

OWH

[Mavric]

[ScottyIce]

Carter, Sutton, Cotton... Were fine. Tell HCMR I've got this covered.

[Mavric]

Reilly and Burtch both back at practice today