A balanced performance from both sides of the ball defined today’s session. Here’s our report on the practice standouts, depth chart movement, and more
Offensive report by Ryan
First Team
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Cam Skattebo
WR Jordyn Tyson
WR Xavier Guillory
WR Melquan Stovall
TE Markeston Douglas
RT Max Iheanachor
RG Cade Briggs
C Leif Fautanu
LG Ben Coleman
LT Emmit Bohle
Birthday boy, Raleek Brown saw first-team snaps at RB during the team tempo sequence of practice. Coleson Arends played most first-team plays at TE, during the 11-on-11 portion of practice, occasionally switching off with Douglas. Redshirt freshman Derek Eusebio also saw time with the first team in the latter stages.
Second Team
QB Jeff Sims
RB DeCarlos Brooks
WR Troy Omeire
WR Jake Smith
WR Derek Eusebio
TE Coleson Arends
RT Kyle Scott
RG Bram Walden
C Sean Na’a
LG Makua Pule
LT Josh Atkins
Redshirt freshman tight end Sinjin Schmitt played second-team reps during the team tempo segment. WR Kaleb Black played with the second team during 11-on-11, hauling in two receptions.
Shortly after a stretch period, players split into their position groups to get going; the offensive line group exerted a lot of energy early, doing one-on-one footwork drills progressively, leading to harder hits on their teammates.
The team tempo segment of practice got underway, and players looked very comfortable compared to Wednesday. Leavitt completed three straight passes in the first team's drive to three different targets. When Sims was behind center, he attempted some long-distance passes into single coverage, trying to find Omeire's 6-foot-4 frame over the top.
The players once again dispersed into skill groups, this time working progressively into more complex drills.
The tight end group did over 20 minutes of blocking work, highlighting technique and form, with its coach Jason Mohns hyping up redshirt junior Cameron Harpole after an impressive rep.
The running backs and quarterbacks were matched up in some short route running drills, and running back coach Shaun Aguano was extremely supportive of his guys, cheering on the veteran Skattebo after a picture-perfect move and encouraging his players whenever they failed to catch a pass. “Everybody makes mistakes, get the ball, and get to the next play,” Aguano repeated.
Shortly after, the wideouts switched with the running back group, as they ran routes for the quarterbacks focused on timing and understanding. Dillingham was heavily involved during this drill, instructing the quarterbacks on when to get the ball out and where it needs to be and putting the wide receiver in the ideal position on the field to make a play. True freshman Zechariah Sample was able to show off his speed and leaping ability, converting on difficult over-shoulder completions.
After the team's water break, the competitive fun started. On Thursday, the daily wide receiver vs. defensive drill showcased some impressive highlights.
Leavitt found Stovall on a deep ball after a crisp move freed up plenty of space that left Dillingham very pleased with the veteran wide receiver. “That's how you sell a route,” he said.
Wide receivers coach Hines Ward was pleased with his group during the drill. He raved to Eusebio after making a swift move to beat his man for a big completion. “Good! Finish strong every time,” Ward yelled.
One-on-one situations led to some amazing plays on both sides of the ball. Sample was on fire, completing catches over his shoulder near the sideline, and Stovall used his veteran leadership to reassure any of his teammates he felt needed to be lifted.
“It's great work every time coming out here and guarding our receivers,” Sophomore defensive back Keith Abney II said after practice Thursday. “Learning from them and them learning from us. Being able to come out here and compete and then go in the locker room and be best friends.”
The team then went inside the dome for the final 45 minutes of practice for the 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 portions. The reps in the cooler climate environment appeared sharp, and Sims was making all the right plays in the pocket, completing three straight completions to different targets each time and rolling out of the pocket comfortably.
The offensive line opened up some scramble opportunities for Leavitt, as he was effective in picking up yards with his feet during the 7-on-7 segment when plays broke down.
The final portion of practice consisted of 11-on-11 action, which saw some highlight-level plays on both ends. Jordyn Tyson almost corralled a difficult completion before nickel corner Cole Martin broke it up at the last moment.
Yet the play of the day was made by Sims behind center, completing a 50-yard bomb to Eusebio that left the entire dome rocking and making big gains, later finding Jake Smith and others.
After day two of fall camp, the offensive side of the ball took another step in the right direction, displaying noticeable improvement.
Offensive report by Ryan
First Team
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Cam Skattebo
WR Jordyn Tyson
WR Xavier Guillory
WR Melquan Stovall
TE Markeston Douglas
RT Max Iheanachor
RG Cade Briggs
C Leif Fautanu
LG Ben Coleman
LT Emmit Bohle
Birthday boy, Raleek Brown saw first-team snaps at RB during the team tempo sequence of practice. Coleson Arends played most first-team plays at TE, during the 11-on-11 portion of practice, occasionally switching off with Douglas. Redshirt freshman Derek Eusebio also saw time with the first team in the latter stages.
Second Team
QB Jeff Sims
RB DeCarlos Brooks
WR Troy Omeire
WR Jake Smith
WR Derek Eusebio
TE Coleson Arends
RT Kyle Scott
RG Bram Walden
C Sean Na’a
LG Makua Pule
LT Josh Atkins
Redshirt freshman tight end Sinjin Schmitt played second-team reps during the team tempo segment. WR Kaleb Black played with the second team during 11-on-11, hauling in two receptions.
Shortly after a stretch period, players split into their position groups to get going; the offensive line group exerted a lot of energy early, doing one-on-one footwork drills progressively, leading to harder hits on their teammates.
The team tempo segment of practice got underway, and players looked very comfortable compared to Wednesday. Leavitt completed three straight passes in the first team's drive to three different targets. When Sims was behind center, he attempted some long-distance passes into single coverage, trying to find Omeire's 6-foot-4 frame over the top.
The players once again dispersed into skill groups, this time working progressively into more complex drills.
The tight end group did over 20 minutes of blocking work, highlighting technique and form, with its coach Jason Mohns hyping up redshirt junior Cameron Harpole after an impressive rep.
The running backs and quarterbacks were matched up in some short route running drills, and running back coach Shaun Aguano was extremely supportive of his guys, cheering on the veteran Skattebo after a picture-perfect move and encouraging his players whenever they failed to catch a pass. “Everybody makes mistakes, get the ball, and get to the next play,” Aguano repeated.
Shortly after, the wideouts switched with the running back group, as they ran routes for the quarterbacks focused on timing and understanding. Dillingham was heavily involved during this drill, instructing the quarterbacks on when to get the ball out and where it needs to be and putting the wide receiver in the ideal position on the field to make a play. True freshman Zechariah Sample was able to show off his speed and leaping ability, converting on difficult over-shoulder completions.
After the team's water break, the competitive fun started. On Thursday, the daily wide receiver vs. defensive drill showcased some impressive highlights.
Leavitt found Stovall on a deep ball after a crisp move freed up plenty of space that left Dillingham very pleased with the veteran wide receiver. “That's how you sell a route,” he said.
Wide receivers coach Hines Ward was pleased with his group during the drill. He raved to Eusebio after making a swift move to beat his man for a big completion. “Good! Finish strong every time,” Ward yelled.
One-on-one situations led to some amazing plays on both sides of the ball. Sample was on fire, completing catches over his shoulder near the sideline, and Stovall used his veteran leadership to reassure any of his teammates he felt needed to be lifted.
“It's great work every time coming out here and guarding our receivers,” Sophomore defensive back Keith Abney II said after practice Thursday. “Learning from them and them learning from us. Being able to come out here and compete and then go in the locker room and be best friends.”
The team then went inside the dome for the final 45 minutes of practice for the 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 portions. The reps in the cooler climate environment appeared sharp, and Sims was making all the right plays in the pocket, completing three straight completions to different targets each time and rolling out of the pocket comfortably.
The offensive line opened up some scramble opportunities for Leavitt, as he was effective in picking up yards with his feet during the 7-on-7 segment when plays broke down.
The final portion of practice consisted of 11-on-11 action, which saw some highlight-level plays on both ends. Jordyn Tyson almost corralled a difficult completion before nickel corner Cole Martin broke it up at the last moment.
Yet the play of the day was made by Sims behind center, completing a 50-yard bomb to Eusebio that left the entire dome rocking and making big gains, later finding Jake Smith and others.
After day two of fall camp, the offensive side of the ball took another step in the right direction, displaying noticeable improvement.
