>>Even before the UConn football team held its first preseason practice it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Hergy Mayala, the Huskies leader in catches and receiving yards, and spring football star Kyle Buss would hold down two of the starting wide receiver positions. The other spot, however, has created one of the most intriguing battles during camp. Senior Tyraiq Beals and sophomore Keyion Dixon, each had at least 30 receptions during the 2017 season, have split time with the starters at almost every practice.
Beals, who caught six touchdown passes in a game as a senior in high school, has no qualms about venturing into the tough areas to secure drive-sustaining catches. Dixon is more of a big-play threat and has certainly been used on deep routes during camp. “It is not really a cutthroat battle but we know who ever is in there is going to have to do the job,” Dixon said. “We have been feeding off of each other and helping each other out.”<<
