Who DOESN'T Redshirt

[midwestduck82]

Ebert, Vaughn, Blackmon, Lyerla

I think that Ebert is a sure thing for playing early unless he has nothing going on upstairs.

Vaughn and Blackmon will help to add playmaking ability outside.

I think Lyerla is coming out of high school Div-I ready. He has to be on the field somewhere.

DAT needs to add some weight and the coaching staff should develop a plan for him. He should be used like U of M used Charles Woodson. Have him play cornerback mostly but bring him in on offense 5 or 6 times a game for big plays and for distraction purposes. They should sit him for a year then bring him out in 2012 as a shut down corner that returns kicks, runs the ball, and stretches defenses.

[wlduck]

Don't forget some of these guys might get a shot on special teams. We are losing some guys (Maehl and Paysinger come to mind) who logged allot of time on ST. I think Colt, French and maybe Wallace are early candidates on kick off and punt coverage teams (Don't be surprised if Colt is a gunner right out of the gate). Colt could also play in the second layer on kick off return.

[dd10snoop28]

For sure Thomas, Lyerla, and Ebert do not redshirt.

The rest are all up in the air. Depends on their performance in the spring/fall.

[GrandpaDuck]

I watched the US Army All-American game last night on Hula.

DAT is a fantastic Gunner on punt returns (maybe kickoffs too but there weren't that many to judge from.)

Despite his small size he was more impressive against the run then the pass. He looked a bit like Cliff in the Arizona game against the pass, alternating between glue like coverage and getting beat horribly on some double moves.

He might even be able to successfully be a terrific midget size strong safety (will never happen), free safety would be a breeze for him but that position is loaded for a couple of years. His obvious position would be short side of the field corner emphasizing his run support and ability to jump short routes in cover two zone. A smaller version of TJIII with a little bit more speed and a lot less coverage disciple.

I think he could make the two deep and start on special teams if he wanted to play corner but will likely red-shirt at running back. He might be able to crack the two deep at Tazer depending on which position other players like Seastrunk, Huff, Tuinie, Lowe, Hawkins, Blackmon ...etc end up playing.

[thomas time]

DAT, Lyerla, Blackmon, Vaughn, Ebert and Anthony Wallace

[L Perry]

Vaughn and Ebert.