WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 10, 2015) – Today's William and Mary football spring practice update features a video interview with wide receiver Christian Reeves, as well as a quick look at the Tribe's spring depth chart at wide receiver. The video feature is available above or by clicking here.
Below is a quick look at the Tribe's spring depth chart at wide receiver.
Wide receivers coach
Winston October:
“One of the goals this spring has been to establish depth at wide receiver, and we have accomplished that. Although we lost a pair of talented starters – Tre McBride and Sean Ballard – the returning group of players has shown the ability to step up an perform. I'm confident that the unit will continue to develop and be productive during the upcoming season.”
Wide Receivers
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#9 Kevin Hart, Jr. (6-0, 186)
Missed the spring while recovering from injury … Expected to be healthy by the start of preseason practices … Limited by injury last season but has appeared in 16 games with one start during the last two years … Versatile wideout who has shown flashes of playmaking ability … Good hands … Understands the system … Possesses ability to be an impact player. |
#22 Jack Armstrong, RFr. (6-0, 180)
Redshirted as a scout team wide receiver last season … Smart player who made the most of the spring practice season … Good hands and runs routes well … Possesses good instincts … Understands system well … Former all-state standout at University H.S. (Morgantown, W.Va.) where he finished his career with 22 touchdowns (12 receiving / 10 rushing). |
#5 Isaiah Kinder, RFr. (5-11, 175)
Converted from quarterback this spring after redshirting as a true freshman last fall … Made a smooth transition and understands system well … Shown flashes of play-making ability … Demonstrated good hands … Former all-state standout at Greenbrier East H.S. (Lewisburg, W.Va.) who totaled 34 touchdowns (24 passing / 10 rushing) as a senior. |
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#11 DeVonte Dedmon, So. (5-11, 175)
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Appeared in all 12 games and earned one start last season, becoming W&M's first true freshman to start at wide receiver since Terry Hammons in 1991 … Dynamic playmaker who averaged 12.5 yards per catch, 13.9 yards per carry and 30.0 yards per kickoff return in 2014 … Explosive player with exceptional speed … Continued to make significant improvement this spring … Possesses good hand-eye coordination. |
#84 Flynn Heald, Jr. (5-11, 180)
Experienced returner who saw action in seven games last season … Maximized opportunities during spring to improve blocking and route running … Physically and mentally tough … High-effort player who knows assignments … One of team's leading receivers in last season's spring game, totaling three catches for 65 yards with a 21-yard touchdown reception. |
#47 Matt Sniezek, RFr. (5-11, 196)
Redshirted as a scout team wide receiver last season … Took advantage of increased reps during the spring … Good hands … Expected to add depth this fall. |
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#88 Christian Reeves, Sr. (6-4, 215)
Veteran wideout who has appeared in 22 games during the past two seasons … One of team's biggest receivers and uses body well to outmaneuver defenders … Hard work during the offseason translated to success during the spring … Demonstrated improved route running and blocking ability … Good leader … Knows assignments and is very coachable … Former Virginia Tech transfer who was one of the nation's top-rated tight ends coming out of high school. |
#89 Daniel Kuzjak, So. (6-2, 180)
Missed the spring while recovering from injury … Expected to be healthy by the start of preseason practices … Appeared in six games and earned one start last season … Possesses good ball skills … Good route runner and understands offense well. |
#80 David Carlisle, RFr. (6-3, 195)
Redshirted as a scout team wide receiver last season … Earned significant reps during spring and maximized the opportunity … Showed flashes of play-making ability … Possesses the strongest hands of the receiving corps … Good size … Will benefit from increased reps this fall … Former standout at Oakdale H.S. (New Market, Md.) where he played in the Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star Game and was a Big 33 All-Star Game and BTC Super 22 Selection. |
#85 Christian Garner, Jr. (6-5, 220)
Good size … Very dependable hands … Utilized the spring to adjust to the offensive system … Adds depth. |
