Early Season Underclassman Trench Talk

We're 2 weeks through the season, and today, we're taking a look at a few recruits who look good so far and could be setting themselves up for big years the rest of the way.    Reed looks like he's taken a big step through the first two weeks of the season. He's moving guys off the ball with more consistency and looks quicker with his first step than he did a year ago. You can also see a better understanding of the blocking scheme and where he needs to be on each play. His footwork in pass pro has improved too, and he's staying more balanced instead of getting himself out of position. It's still early, but the development is pretty noticeable on tape, and he's playing with a lot more confidence up front.     Huffman has looked good to start the year, and you can already see some of the work he put in this offseason paying off. He's developed his frame some, and the added size and power are showing up at the line. His length helps him get first reach and control reps, while he plays with good leverage in the running game. He just looks stronger and more comfortable than he did a year ago. The added experience is showing, and he's put together a really solid first few weeks.     Felker is a developing interior lineman who has looked quick and confident to start the year. He's been good at center, gets the snap off cleanly, and does a nice job getting his head up and into the play right away. He can get on the move when asked. In pass pro, he's playing with a good base and has held up well when tested. He looks more comfortable with the little details of the position right now, and it's helping round out his game up front.     Tibbs has looked good early and is playing quick off the ball with very little wasted movement. He's got a quick first step, and he's doing a good job getting his hands where they need to be and driving his legs through contact. He's strong and consistently winning at the point of attack and creating movement up front. I like how efficient his game looks right now. He gets off the ball, gets into his man, and goes to work. The early returns have been really good, and he's a name I'll be keeping an eye on as the season moves along.

We're 2 weeks through the season, and today, we're taking a look at a few recruits who look good so far and could be setting themselves up for big years the rest of the way.

Aaron Reed

HEIGHT 5'11"

WEIGHT 260

POS OL/DL

CLASS 2029

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Aaron Reed

State: Kentucky

School: Madison Southern

Reed looks like he's taken a big step through the first two weeks of the season. He's moving guys off the ball with more consistency and looks quicker with his first step than he did a year ago. You can also see a better understanding of the blocking scheme and where he needs to be on each play. His footwork in pass pro has improved too, and he's staying more balanced instead of getting himself out of position. It's still early, but the development is pretty noticeable on tape, and he's playing with a lot more confidence up front.