“Koger was lost for much of the past three seasons in a Michigan offense that had little use for a tight end, but he displayed NFL ability in a big way. Koger was a dominant blocker all practice long, stopping opponents dead in their tracks. He made a terrific 25-yard reception down the seam in scrimmage, displaying natural pass catching skills. Koger lacks the foot speed to be a true down field threat, but at a position that’s thin on talent in April’s draft, he could be the biggest sleeper of them all.”
SI’s list of practice standouts also praises Iowa cornerback Shaun Prater and Michigan State wide receiver BJ Cunningham. Junior Hemingway wasn’t mentioned in the article, and he didn’t get to play in the Shrine Game, either, due to a hamstring injury. Koger’s West team won the game, 24-17.
“I want to show them that I’m an every-down back. I have speed, but I don’t want speed to be my crutch. I love to run inside. I love to be physical.”
Martavious Odoms caught one pass for 23 yards in the Battle of Florida All-Star Game. His South team, coached by Miami Hurricanes legend Howard Schnellenberger, was rolled, 51-3, by Bobby Bowden’s North squad. Marell Evans was scheduled to compete in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Saturday, but no statistics appear to be available for him (EDIT: According to Evans’s Twitter, he made 9 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass breakup. -Thunder).
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Howard Schnellenberger?
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According to Evan's own twitter, he blew up the NFLPA game. 9 tackles, a FF and a PBU. Take it for what it's worth..
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marell evans made at least one tackle on special teams. i know this because i watched exactly one NFLPA collegiate bowl play, and then had to look up who the heck 53 in a michigan helmet was, since the commentators didn't feel it was worth mentioning.
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@ Anonymous 1:39 p.m.
Fixed. Thanks.
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@ Anonymous 1:41 p.m.
I checked Evans's Twitter, and he did indeed give those stats. I added them to the post. Thanks for the heads up.
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