I’ve always liked McCall’s upside even over Coe and if he doesn’t play next year it’s because we have better options already here…..
Similar scenario with Canzeri who I also think has a legit shot to be a slot/KR/scat back type this year.
I really think an already 260 Lb John Raymon with his lunch pail attitude and the athleticism to be a main cog on a 27-3 B-ball team could make waves and that would be a treat because I honestly think we have some very good DE options already here.
I watched Riley McMinn in the Illinois state Championships and his quickness & athleticism is off the charts. I do see the potential there to turn into a LT but I was very impressed with his quickness off the Edge as a DE and the announcer even commented at how good he’d do playing over in Iowa City for his old friend Kirk Ferentz. Which I’ll bet Illinois fans loved during an Illinois High School broadcast.
Cooper has a shot, but that’s a tall order as a frosh to play inside like that but it has been done. Again I think we have good options here now, but he is big enuff, as long as his acumen is solid and his “strength” is Big 10 worthy.
Iowa has a tendency to play 1 or 2 Frosh DB’s every year whether we “need” them or not. So on that note I’d guess a Nico Law, Lomax, Campbell or maybe even a Bullock will likely play some. Hyde, Lowery, Lowe, Miller and I had thought Castillo all played as true Frosh but I’ve been told I’m wrong on Castillo.
I have been in love with Marcus Grant's size and ball skills since early on. I really think he’ll play and again if not it’s because we have some really good options already here.
Duzey has unreal upside and athleticism and I could see him being a hybrid TE/H-back/WR type as a frosh like they used a Scott Chandler or even a Champ Davis (remember him) before all his injuries.
Finally, Iowa over the years, has had a kid come out of nowhere, usually a late 2 star signee (sometimes more than 1) that is a heavy contributor in some capacity. This Marcus Collins (if you haven’t seen his YouTube video check it out) is very quick and fast. Very aggressive and will come after you. He isn’t really big enuff to be a regular Lber yet and I don’t think he is necessarily a sfty, but his effort and aggressiveness may be too infectious to keep off of special teams at least.
Just my thoughts…
Chad