Unless a quality grad transfer RB lands in his lap, I doubt HCRE uses one of those schollies on a RB before the fall. I think he’s comfortable with what he has and what’s coming in. IMO, he’s still rebuilding the roster and isn’t going to waste any for next year unless it’s a DL. Honestly, I think Edsall is looking at 2019 as the year it all comes together.
- Kevin Mensah will get the message. We know he can get north-south. He needs to improve as a pass catcher and blocker. He’s also been a little injury prone. He has to become a smarter runner. He can’t always try to bull people over (or go airborne).
- Zavier Scott looks comfortable making the transition and adds size and speed to the position, his ability to catch the football is a plus.
- Nate Hopkins will be what he has been, the goal line/short yardage back.
- Donevin O’Reilly has obviously impressed the staff with his work ethic and is similar in size to Mensah. He’s a bigger, more talented, version of Jason Thompson. He’s serviceable.
- Dante Black brings the whole package, size, speed, burst, pass catching ability, and played high-level competition. He’ll play next year.
- Khyon Gillespie adds speed and pass-catching ability. But at 6’1, 177 he probably needs a year to get bigger. He also didn’t play against a high level of competition in high school. He’ll need time to adjust to the speed of the game. His work ethic may help him see the field sooner.
I’m comfortable with the depth at RB next season. Think about the offensive talent this team will have in 2019 at QB, RB, and WR. If the OL continues to improve, that side of the ball may be deeper then it’s ever been.
