2020 Position group.. WR’s a Strength or Weakness?

[LittleVol]

With adding Malachi and Dee at WR.
It's possible Calloway will get moved to CB.

He'd contribute regardless of what side of the ball.

 

[MemphisVol77]

Gibbs, Hyatt and Calloway are not ready to go against Florida's, Ga and Bama's physical style just yet.

Why do you include Gibbs as not ready with Hyatt & Calloway?

Didn't most (admitedly few mentions as he had to sit a year) practice reports indicate that Gibbs was one of our best performers and most talented players?

I could see saying his performance is an unknown but why would you lump him in with true freshman as not ready to go with the big boys yet?

 

[UTDB#1]

I think we will be fine, regardless of them being freshmen with no experience. If you're talented enough, it makes no difference what you competition is. I remember a couple young WR's that had breakout years under Chaney when he was here the first time. Hunter and I like em's thick Rodgers

 

[marcusluvsvols]

This is a great WR class. Hyatt is the fastest WR probably fastest player on the team the day he arrives. Beckwith is 6ft 5in and 220lbs and still FAST. They will both play from day 1. Wideman is good too. Plus Palmer, Johnson who led the team I'm catches 2 years ago, and Keyton who helped out last year and played HS ball with Bailey. We have a MUCH deeper WR room now. Very little experience but mucho talent. Yet another great class by CJP and staff

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

Why do you include Gibbs as not ready with Hyatt & Calloway?

Didn't most (admitedly few mentions as he had to sit a year) practice reports indicate that Gibbs was one of our best performers and most talented players?

I could see saying his performance is an unknown but why would you lump him in with true freshman as not ready to go with the big boys yet?

He's never played WR in college before, it would surprise me if he's effective against the better CBs in the league. Doesn't matter now as I believe Beckwith will start as our slot receiver and he'll be a matchup problem for any CB in the league.

 

[Ref4Life]

Probably a matter of using size rather than having it.

Palmer 6'2"
Gibbs 6'1"
Johnson 6'2"
Keyton 6'2"
Tillman 6'3"

Wideman 6’4”
Beckwith 6’5”
Now we got even more size!!

 

[PEPPERJAX]

WR group should at least be solid but not as good with the Departures of JJ & MC. I expect to see Palmer, Tillman, & Keyton take another step in their development. RS Johnson was a smart move by Pruitt & Johnson has shown he can make plays. Interested to see what Gibbs brings to the group.

 

[LittleVol]

He's never played WR in college before, it would surprise me if he's effective against the better CBs in the league. Doesn't matter now as I believe Beckwith will start as our slot receiver and he'll be a matchup problem for any CB in the league.

Gibbs will probably start out at FL. And I do anticipate him to start. He's been playing against the better CBs in the conference for a year now in practice.

Velus Jones is a potential gamebreaker. Don't sleep or Brandon Johnson.

With that said, Dee doesn't need to be a starter to account for 10 total TDs his freshman season. He's a redzone nightmare.

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

Gibbs will probably start out at FL. And I do anticipate him to start. He's been playing against the better CBs in the conference for a year now in practice.

Velus Jones is a potential gamebreaker. Don't sleep or Brandon Johnson.

With that said, Dee doesn't need to be a starter to account for 10 total TDs his freshman season. He's a redzone nightmare.

I think Palmer, Keyton and Beckwith will be the top 3 targets next season. Everyone else will be competing for playing time and opportunities.

 

[Ref4Life]

I think Palmer, Keyton and Beckwith will be the top 3 targets next season. Everyone else will be competing for playing time and opportunities.

Don’t count out Wideman, his recruiting reports peg him as the most athletic receiver in this class and say that his grades are the only reason they didn’t have him listed as a five star and went on to say could end up being a top ten pick in the draft

 

[TurnoverTrashCan]

I think I stated why, our group of RBs is the main reason. Chandler is the best of the bunch and he's coming off a bad season, Gray is too small to be a bell cow type back and we are currently using a LB in short yardage situations. Not to mention the fact that we've been one of the worst running teams in the conference the last 3 years and that usually doesn't change much unless personnel or philosophy changes, so I ask you again, why do you think our running game is going to improve?

Hopefully our upgraded and more experienced OL can improve our run game. Regardless of RB personnel the big men up front may boost production. Your opinion?

 

[sjt18]

Wideman 6’4”
Beckwith 6’5”
Now we got even more size!!

Hyatt is 6'2", right?

 

[sjt18]

WR group should at least be solid but not as good with the Departures of JJ & MC. I expect to see Palmer, Tillman, & Keyton take another step in their development. RS Johnson was a smart move by Pruitt & Johnson has shown he can make plays. Interested to see what Gibbs brings to the group.

At the risk of starting something again.... it all comes down to QB play. JJ bailed JG out A LOT. He covered a lot of sins.

UT has to have a QB who correctly reads D's QUICKLY and has the ability to anticipate throws and get the ball out on time. None of the three did that consistently last year. It is reasonable to have more hope in a Fr developing that ability than a guy who has shown for 3 years he doesn't have it.

 

[VolinMichigan]

The wide receivers as a group next year seem like they have the talent to be top 5 in the SEC next year.. but they also have the inexperience to be in the bottom 5 of the sec. I’m more confident in the group because I think Palmer is gonna be a great leader and really raise his draft stock, kid is so talented. Then I think guys like Keyton and Hyatt will be key contributors as well. You also have wild cards like Gibbs, B. Johnson, and Velus. Nobody really knows what they’re gonna bring to the table. (Also depends on who is throwing these guys the ball.)
what are your thoughts on this position group for next year?

Depends on the guy getting them the ball. Palmer is the clear No. 1. After that it’s a toss up. Gibbs or Keyton would be my guess at the No. 2 spot. Johnson in the slot. Hopefully the QBs can try and build some kind of relationship with them over the spring and summer and be ready for fall camp.

 

[Ref4Life]

Hyatt is 6'2", right?

You know I thought he was shorter, I guess because most super speed guys are shorter but you are correct! 6’2” and can fly, what a get!
Editing because some have him at 6’0” and some at 6’2” maybe he got his hair cut lol

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

Hopefully our upgraded and more experienced OL can improve our run game. Regardless of RB personnel the big men up front may boost production. Your opinion?

I think our line is great and they should help the running game. I think Graham will really help and I believe he'll help Chandler the most. Our line is tough and physical, our RBs are not very physical.