Nebraska football: 3 storylines to follow in Scott Frost’s first Spring Practice
Depth is going to be either a strength or a concern at receiver for the Nebraska football team.
The wide receiver position for the Nebraska football team is in a weird kind of limbo. When you look at Stanley Morgan Jr., JD Spielman and Tyjon Lindsey you’re looking at three returning starters who could be among the best in the Big Ten.
After that, questions abound. Among the most intriguing “additions” for Spring Practice is going to be Jaevon McQuitty. Riley and company were certainly sold on his ability coming out of last year’s Spring Practice.
Despite suffering a shoulder injury, it looked as though he was going to see big minutes as a true freshman. Then he suffered a knee injury and missed the season.
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McQuitty is supposed to be healthy and ready to go this spring. Whether or not he can stay healthy is just one of the branches to look at for the receivers’ storyline.
Keyan Williams is another enigma. A transfer to Nebraska much like Tanner Lee, Williams came over to player under his father, former wide receivers’ coach Keith Williams.
Keyan played here and there last season but was banged up most of the year. Keith is gone but son remains. Can he bring much-needed depth?
When talking about enigmas, there is one that won’t be part of the spring but adds questions to the fall. Jaron Woodyard was expected to be able to be on campus this spring but didn’t make it.
He’s still expected to hit Lincoln this summer but it will be interesting to see if he’s still going to have a slot to fill. He’s a speed burner, but will now officially be behind the eight ball compared to other receivers.
On the offensive side of the ball, there may not be a more intriguing storyline this Spring Practice session than what Scott Frost and company are thinking about when it comes to the Nebraska football team and their wide receiver corps.