Do you guys think that Tyjon Lindsey will get snaps at wide receiver next season? I think he will be used some for the jet sweeps and hopefully some reverses. I think he starts on the return teams. Has coach Riley announced how they are going to divide up special teams? I can see Diaco Donte Williams Keith Williams and coach Bray being involved
Tyjon Lindsey
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With the number of scholarship WR on the roster, we may need all of the incoming freshmen WR to play.
The skill set of speed in which he brings lots of it to the table, I believe he plays next year unless he has some type of injury.
One nice thing about Lindsey is that already moved away from home (to Bishop Gordon) to play. So hopefully that won't be an issue.
How easy is it to learn the system? I know that he is a perfect fit for the type of screens Riley likes to run. I would hope that the west coast offense and it's read option routes don't keep him off the field. If Tyjon zigs when he's really supposed to zag, that could mean that a lesser talented player sees more time.
I think it depends on 2 things, probably more than that but my 2 would be: how he comes back from his knee injury and JD Spielman(sp?). They have similar build and skills from what I understand, so would be competing for the same position on the field. Correct?
He will rotate in right away, possibly start later on in the year. You can't redshirt a talent like his.
Honestly I think all the WR's will play. Really no reason to redshirt any of them unless they get hurt.
Honestly I think all the WR's will play. Really no reason to redshirt any of them unless they get hurt.
WRs come in and out of games consistently to keep fresh, unlike the OL. Whether he starts or not, he will play in every game unless he is injured. If any WR red-shirts, it won't be him unless he gets injured.
Will there be a learning curve? Probably. But that doesn't mean that he won't play. Look how quickly Stanley Morgan played his true freshman year (albeit partially out of necessity due to injuries). They will have him in on plays that he knows and excels at and if he is open, POB or TLee will get the ball to him.
We will have 3 or 4 WRs on the field every play and probably 11 WRs seeing the majority of the snaps (8 scholarship and 3 walk-ons).
If we are winning in the 4th quarter by a comfortable margin (hey, it could happen!), you can bet the backup WRs will be getting some of the snaps.
I just hope that with 18 WRs on the roster this year, that they won't overdo it anymore in Fall Camp and pull so many hamstrings.
Will there be a learning curve? Probably. But that doesn't mean that he won't play. Look how quickly Stanley Morgan played his true freshman year (albeit partially out of necessity due to injuries). They will have him in on plays that he knows and excels at and if he is open, POB or TLee will get the ball to him.
We will have 3 or 4 WRs on the field every play and probably 11 WRs seeing the majority of the snaps (8 scholarship and 3 walk-ons).
If we are winning in the 4th quarter by a comfortable margin (hey, it could happen!), you can bet the backup WRs will be getting some of the snaps.
I just hope that with 18 WRs on the roster this year, that they won't overdo it anymore in Fall Camp and pull so many hamstrings.
I was stunned by his talent in a few films I watched. Really, cutting in front of someone at full speed to get open and catching the ball while at a 45 degree angle and finishing the cut at full speed upfield.
I was lucky to do a game of his at Centennial and left the field amazed at his speed, quickness and skills.
Wide receivers for spring ball:
Stanly Morgan Jr scholarship
De'Mornay Pierson-El scholarship
Bryan Reimers walk on
Gabe Rahn walk on
JD Spielman scholarship
Keyshawn Johnson Jr scholarship
Javevon McQuitty scholarship
Stanly Morgan Jr scholarship
De'Mornay Pierson-El scholarship
Bryan Reimers walk on
Gabe Rahn walk on
JD Spielman scholarship
Keyshawn Johnson Jr scholarship
Javevon McQuitty scholarship
He will be the most laterally explosive player at Nebraska before he even steps onto the field. Only guy coming close in recent memory is Ameer. If Tyjon can match just half of Ameer's output, we will be in good shape.
I'm interested who is faster over 40 yards: Tyjon Lindsey or Elijah Blades. Blades looks like he has another gear.
I'm interested who is faster over 40 yards: Tyjon Lindsey or Elijah Blades. Blades looks like he has another gear.
On punt returns I wou love to see tyjon and person el fielding punts the punters would have to choose to kick it to one of them or kick it out of bounds
T Wayne is so explosive he is a potential TD every time he touches the ball.
Nebraska will show a lot of quad sets with Lee in the Gun, DPE and Morgan on opposite boundaries, Spielman and Lindsey out of the slot. Wilbon or Tre will flank Lee in the backfield.
That should be a potent offense ... as long as the offensive line can slow down the pass rush.
Love to see it. Just hope we can give theme some space so they can run after they get the ball. Got old seeing are return guys surrounded b4 the ball even got there.
By a ton. Lindsey was a consensus 5-star before his injury.
IF you have a QB that can make quick decisions and get the ball to the right guy quickly, you can actually slow the pass rush down with your play calls.
Unless injured and I didn't hear about it:
Keyan Williams scholarship
Zack Darlington scholarship
Conor Young walk on (he took the injured Reimers' spot on the travel roster for the Iowa game and dinglefritz said he is well ahead of a scholarship WR)
That scholarship guy left the team after the season.
It was discussed in this thread:
https://nebraska.forums.rivals.com/threads/tyjon-lindsey.170455/#post-3320828
Id be completely suprised if he didnt play significant snaps. In fact id be shocked if my mid season he wasnt getting starters minutes at WR. hes THAT good if you ask me. We need an explosive guy in the worse way...he IS that.
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The fact that Tyjon won WR MVP at the Rivals 5-star challenge (as a 4-star) tells me all I need to know about how insanely talented he is. He'll be an instant contributor
Assuming nobody gets hurt, I expect this to be the WR Depth Chart in 2017:
Z- Demornay Pierson - El
Z - Jaevon McQuitty
X- Stanley Morgan, Jr
X - Bryan Reimers
R- JD Spielman
Or
R- Tyjion Lindsey
I also anticipate Lindsey see some snaps out on the boundary, and KJJ may see some time inside at the slot. KJJ actually has a similar skill set to Jordan Westerkamp.
TE - David Englehaupt
TE - Tyler Hoppes
Stoll is a Wildcard because of his knee surgery last August. This Spring will be the first time he actually practices. He's kind of an unknown in the equation. But IMO, he's a Mike McNeil type pass catcher.
Snyder can really run. He has great hands and a wide catch radius, but the coaches aren't really impressed with his aggressiveness or desire to play physical.
Z- Demornay Pierson - El
Z - Jaevon McQuitty
X- Stanley Morgan, Jr
X - Bryan Reimers
R- JD Spielman
Or
R- Tyjion Lindsey
I also anticipate Lindsey see some snaps out on the boundary, and KJJ may see some time inside at the slot. KJJ actually has a similar skill set to Jordan Westerkamp.
TE - David Englehaupt
TE - Tyler Hoppes
Stoll is a Wildcard because of his knee surgery last August. This Spring will be the first time he actually practices. He's kind of an unknown in the equation. But IMO, he's a Mike McNeil type pass catcher.
Snyder can really run. He has great hands and a wide catch radius, but the coaches aren't really impressed with his aggressiveness or desire to play physical.
You ever heard the term, "look like Tarzan, play like Jane?"
He really looks good running down the field, but he needs to overhaul his mentality and willingness to hurt someone.