Fall Camp Position Battles - Defensive End

[Mavric]

Backups: Redshirt freshman Alex Davis, who's gained about 50 pounds in a year, can "run and move" and he has the work-ethic component, too, Riley said. "Alex is another one of those guys who can make a move," he said. … Sophomore Sedrick King is "one of those guys, frankly, we need to step up" — because he has some potential as a pass rusher, Riley said. King performed well in spring ball before an injury, but he's worked hard since and has carried a good attitude throughout, according to Riley. … Redshirt freshman DaiShon Neal wasn't named specifically, but he'll surely be in the mix.

 

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[ADS]

Freedom is reportedly up to a solid 270.

[lo country]

Freedom is reportedly up to a solid 270.

Gained about 15 lbs from last season. Should be harder to move/redirect/stop now with more weight and more strength. A good rush from the DE will help tremendously. Hope he can become "that guy".

[ColoradoHusk]

Is Freedom playing the Base DE where he's asked to maintain position with the TE and OT and then rush the passer? If so, it would be great to have a speed rusher coming off the edge on the open DE.

[swmohusker]

Is Freedom playing the Base DE where he's asked to maintain position with the TE and OT and then rush the passer? If so, it would be great to have a speed rusher coming off the edge on the open DE.

I am sure they will move him around depending on the situation. I think he would be a better base end than dzuris, but on passing situations I bet they put him in a place to get after the qb. Especially since we don't see many uptempo teams we will probably have a sub package for third down and long

[Mavric]

Is Freedom playing the Base DE where he's asked to maintain position with the TE and OT and then rush the passer? If so, it would be great to have a speed rusher coming off the edge on the open DE.

 

I would think that Dzrius is playing Base. I was a little surprised that Freedom gained quite that much - though he has the frame to do it - because I would think he'll be our main pass rush threat this year.

[Mavric]

Sounds like DaiShon Neal is down the list a ways.

[Mavric]

At today's scrimmage, Freedom and Dzuris were the starters, Natter, Sedrick King and Matt Jarzynka were working with the second team with Neal and Stille the 3s.

[Scratchtown]

Surprised to see Neal only with the 3's.

 

DE needs help. Badly.

[Saunders]

Gonna be a rough year on the DL...

[onlyHskrfaninIL]

What is a Matt Jarzynka?

[GBRFAN]

Gonna be a rough year on the DL...

 

What makes you say that?

[Red Five]

From Sam:

 

Among defensive ends, you’re going to get a lunch-pail approach from Ross Dzuris and flashes of major potential from Freedom Akinmoladun. He’ll get better — he’s getting better now — and he has some speed to chase a back laterally or down the field. None of their backups — A.J. Natter, Sedrick King, Alex Davis, Matt Jarzynka or DaiShon Neal — has significant experience. They didn’t jump out Saturday. Ben Stille and Collin Miller are headed for redshirts, but Stille, an Ashland-Greenwood grad, carries 240 pounds quite well on a 6-foot-5 frame.

 

http://www.omaha.com/huskers/football/mckewon-husker-defensive-coordinator-mark-banker-wants-to-be-aggressive/article_847c666a-af93-5a09-a7b1-7144707fca82.html

[Mavric]

Alex Davis and Sedrick King getting props from Banker after practice today.

 

Sounds like they might be the 2s behind Freedom and Dzuris.

[seaofred92]

This is not a knock on Dzuris but I could see either Davis or King replacing him in the starting lineup by seasons end if they wind up being the pass rushers they have the potential to be