Lesser talked about players...

[HominidHusker]

Excited/curious to see what happens with the following list- any thoughts?

Jack Stoll
Austin Allen/Kurt Rafdal (too similar to separate).
Jaylin Bradley
Miles Jones
Jaron Woodyard/Mike Williams
Andre Hunt
Jaevon McQuitty
Anyone who plays C or OG

Deontre Thomas
Tate Wildeman/Casey Rogers
Darrion Daniels
Kahlil Davis/Carlos Davis
Ben Stille
David Alston
Will Honas
Colin Miller
Cam Taylor
Cam Jones
CJ Smith
Marquel Dismuke
DiCaprio Bootle (specifically vs run)

I know some of these do get mentioned more than others, but I was leaving off the names I think get mentioned constantly.

A number of guys are coming off injury (5+) which is a semi-critical situation in some positions.

 

[TarheelHuskerFan_rivals]

I think Bootle will have a huge year

 

[jarens]

I have high hopes for Jack Stoll. He's shown flashes of great athleticism and will be relied upon to pick up some of Stan's production loss. If he could turn into a Travis Kelce type of player, that would be awesome.

 

[HominidHusker]

I think Bootle will have a huge year

As long as he improves his run defense I completely agree. He had an excellent year in pass coverage and should improve.
Coupled with Jackson’s rise (also needing to focus on run support) we could have some sneaky good play at the CB spot.

 

[Huskerwisdom]

add
Hixson,
Hunter Miller
AJ Forbes
and maybe a couple more walk-on linemen

 

[DuecesWild969]

Who are those guys?

 

[Huskerwisdom]

Who are those guys?

Hixson was in the 2 deep last year at OG as a Soph
Hunter Miller was in the running for the Center job as a Frosh, but was behind Farmer and Conrad
AJ is a walk-on lineman they like a lot

 

[WoodRiverJennings]

I have high hopes for Jack Stoll. He's shown flashes of great athleticism and will be relied upon to pick up some of Stan's production loss. If he could turn into a Travis Kelce type of player, that would be awesome.

He turned out to be a solid TE, but I didn't see the flashes of athleticism. Don't think he really has the speed to create many mismatches.

 

[Huskerwisdom]

He turned out to be a solid TE, but I didn't see the flashes of athleticism. Don't think he really has the speed to create many mismatches.

it will be interesting to see him this year. With his size and hands and ability to use his body he doesn't have to be super fast. Most Safeties are too small and most LB's he can probably beat in the open. I'm wondering what Duval and Ellis will do with him in the offseason. Frost looked like he was figuring out new ways to use him as the season went on

 

[CatColumbia]

I’m going to go with Stoll. I can see us having 3-4 serious receiving weapons with Spielman, Washington, Robinson and someone else stepping up. That leaves Stoll as the forgotten man that can produce. I liked his hands and overall blocking.