Beck Talks Incoming Freshmen

[Mavric]

Let's start with wide receiver Demornay Pierson-El, a 5-foot-9, 175-pound bolt of energy that has, at times, had reps sprinkled in with the top offenses early in fall camp. He's also one of the several trying his hand as a punt returner.


"He's a very electrifying player," Beck said. "He's helped us. He's overwhelmed a little bit as a freshman, as most freshman are, but he's coming. He's shown signs."

Beck mentions Glenn Irons and Jariah Tolbert as other freshmen wide receivers who have caught his notice at times this August.

"Really three of those young guys have shown signs they're going to be good football players for us. So we're just plugging away and giving guys a lot of reps and seeing who keeps rising to the forefront."

How about true freshman running back Mikale Wilbon? Is he an option to play after the injury to Adam Taylor as a fourth guy?

Maybe. Beck said the new arrival Wilbon is in the company of older walk-ons Jordan Nelson and Graham Nabbity right now.

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[Mavric]

I'd say Pierson-El and Irons have the best shot to play on offense, in no small part due to their ability to help on returns as well.

I think Tolbert can be a red zone weapon but has too many guys ahead of him this year. Same problem with Wilbon and Bush, although Bush has gotten a lot of good comments in the first week.

Probably not many true freshmen on the offensive side this year.