Fall camp started last week for Louisville football as coaches and players began final preparations for the highly anticipated season. The players have been allowed to show off their various talents and give fans, as well as the media, a glimpse into what can be expected from the Cards.
As expected, the first few days of camp have most buzzing about potential standouts as well as further solidifying expectations before the season’s start. One position group in particular that has stood out early is the wide receivers. Led by new position coach and Louisville Legend/Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch, the wide receiving corps has showcased its abilities at a high level.
Returning stars in seniors Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy are living up to the preseason hype by showing the coaches and media that they are, in fact, the No. 1 and 2 options for QB Miller Moss. However, some new faces are also turning heads in practice, and providing some additional excitement to an already highly touted offense. These new offseason additions are starting to make a name for themselves and finding their place in the Cardinal offense.
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Louisville transfer wide receivers quickly becoming fall camp standouts
North Carolina State transfer Dacari Collins has been showing that he can also be a key vertical threat in coach Jeff Brohm’s offense. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound redshirt senior has been proving his worth in the early practices as a genuine threat and a reliable target.
Collins posted 24 receptions with 314 receiving yards for the Wolfpack and was one of their primary targets last season. Although Collins won’t have to be a primary target in the offense, his presence will provide some needed relief and assistance, in particular to WR1 Chris Bell.
San Jose State transfer Treyshun Hurry provided one of the key highlights on the first day of practice. The 6-foot-2 195 195-pound junior recorded an over-the-shoulder bobbling catch that showcased excellent hand-eye coordination and impressive athleticism.
Hurry provided the Spartans with 28 receptions and 482 yards last season to go along with two touchdowns. The early promise shown by Hurry is a welcome addition to Coach Brohm and Coach Branch, expanding on the potential for a big season for Miller Moss and the Louisville offense.
As the season grows closer and closer, the Louisville offense is looking more dynamic and talented than previously anticipated. The running game is assumed to be the focal point of the offense. However, with Collins and Hurry showing they can be viable options as well as Bell and Lacy, the passing game has the tools to be the perfect complement in the offense. The Cardinals fans are anxiously awaiting the start of the season to see what year 3 of the Brohm era has in store.
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