OK, trying to round up the candidates at WR we have, keep in mind the classes are current, not next year's class:
Ford, Dontez 19 WR 6020 215 RS Jr. Sto-Rox McKees Rocks, Pa.
He came into his own last year for sure, 26 catches for over 500 yards, which is almost 20 yards per catch.
I think he has one spot locked up, and, he may actually do quite well next year. Tyler Boyd well? doubtful, but I wouldnt throw out a possible 1000 yard season. Although, if he does get a thousand yard season, I think that would more or less mean no one else stepped up. He will be a Sr. So, again, I would not like him to be 'the man' since that will only mean 2017 will be just as bad?
Then by jersey number:
2 Tre Tipton WR 6-1 170 FR Apollo, PA
8 Manny Stocker WR 6-2 220 JR Coatesville, PA
10 Quadree Henderson WR 5-8 170 FR Wilmington, DE
17 Chris Wuestner WR 6-2 210 JR Carlisle, PA
26 Joey Brungo WR 6-1 195 FR New Kensington, PA
28 Elijah Zeise WR 6-2 215 FR Pittsburgh, PA
39 Jaquaun Davidson WR 6-2 205 FR Elizabeth, PA
48 Kellen McAlone WR 6-2 200 FR Dallas, TX
80 Zach Challingsworth WR 6-2 200 SO Mcdonald, PA
82 Rafael Araujo-Lopes WR 5-9 190 SO Kissimmee, FL
85 Jester Weah WR 6-3 205 SO Madison, WI
88 Gentry Ivery WR 6-1 195 FR Mansfield, TX
Of these guys, Challingsworth (12-171), Henderson(2-1), Wuestner (2-21) and Zeise (5-54) had catches last year. None looked amazing, all bring something different to the table. I can see Challingsworth role increasing, and I can see Henderson's as well, although, tough to see his role at least be dimished by the 2-way players we have. Zeise, seems to catch what is thrown his way, so of this group I can see him being used in a bigger role IF the Freshmen arent the next Boyd or Fitzgerald, which honestly, we can hope for that, but not expect it. But these 4 are the 'experienced' group we have, and none are flashy like ---
Jester Weah - Can throw him in this group as well. He had not one catch this year, although 11 targeted throws. He looks like the prototypical trackster with no hands? Unfair maybe, but until he shows up to prove that different, it is what it is. Perhaps he should have went defense? The telling thing about his hands to me is, if he is so freaking fast, why was he not on kick returns? He was Wisconsin high school player of the year his senior year, I still am holding out hope for him
Pitt had a 'Showtime' scrimmage last year, and the QB/WR play was atrocious. In fact, DiNucci and Bertke was 2/11, with one of those passes that was caught a swing pass to Henderson that he ran for 21 yards. The depth chart for that game at WR was:
WR X: Gentry Ivery, Araujo-Lopes, Davidson in that order and
WR Y: Tre Tipton, Manny Stocker, Kellen Macalone
All these guys account for the rest of the list except for Brungo, who I know nothing about.
Ivery had a nice catch in the game, and Tipton is rumored to have looked good all year. I think the coaches think these are the top 2, since they started there. I can see either of these 2 guys playing a bigger role this year.
A-L came to Pitt as a catching machine, having almost 100 catches the previous year in juco. Davidson was a converted QB. Jay Stocker had more catches with his 2 INT than Manny Stocker had as a WR.
The Freshmen coming in better be ready to play. Bottom line. We will have 16 guys at WR in spring practice unless some of these guys leave or left? That is an awful lot for minimal productivity.
Ford, Dontez 19 WR 6020 215 RS Jr. Sto-Rox McKees Rocks, Pa.
He came into his own last year for sure, 26 catches for over 500 yards, which is almost 20 yards per catch.
I think he has one spot locked up, and, he may actually do quite well next year. Tyler Boyd well? doubtful, but I wouldnt throw out a possible 1000 yard season. Although, if he does get a thousand yard season, I think that would more or less mean no one else stepped up. He will be a Sr. So, again, I would not like him to be 'the man' since that will only mean 2017 will be just as bad?
Then by jersey number:
2 Tre Tipton WR 6-1 170 FR Apollo, PA
8 Manny Stocker WR 6-2 220 JR Coatesville, PA
10 Quadree Henderson WR 5-8 170 FR Wilmington, DE
17 Chris Wuestner WR 6-2 210 JR Carlisle, PA
26 Joey Brungo WR 6-1 195 FR New Kensington, PA
28 Elijah Zeise WR 6-2 215 FR Pittsburgh, PA
39 Jaquaun Davidson WR 6-2 205 FR Elizabeth, PA
48 Kellen McAlone WR 6-2 200 FR Dallas, TX
80 Zach Challingsworth WR 6-2 200 SO Mcdonald, PA
82 Rafael Araujo-Lopes WR 5-9 190 SO Kissimmee, FL
85 Jester Weah WR 6-3 205 SO Madison, WI
88 Gentry Ivery WR 6-1 195 FR Mansfield, TX
Of these guys, Challingsworth (12-171), Henderson(2-1), Wuestner (2-21) and Zeise (5-54) had catches last year. None looked amazing, all bring something different to the table. I can see Challingsworth role increasing, and I can see Henderson's as well, although, tough to see his role at least be dimished by the 2-way players we have. Zeise, seems to catch what is thrown his way, so of this group I can see him being used in a bigger role IF the Freshmen arent the next Boyd or Fitzgerald, which honestly, we can hope for that, but not expect it. But these 4 are the 'experienced' group we have, and none are flashy like ---
Jester Weah - Can throw him in this group as well. He had not one catch this year, although 11 targeted throws. He looks like the prototypical trackster with no hands? Unfair maybe, but until he shows up to prove that different, it is what it is. Perhaps he should have went defense? The telling thing about his hands to me is, if he is so freaking fast, why was he not on kick returns? He was Wisconsin high school player of the year his senior year, I still am holding out hope for him
Pitt had a 'Showtime' scrimmage last year, and the QB/WR play was atrocious. In fact, DiNucci and Bertke was 2/11, with one of those passes that was caught a swing pass to Henderson that he ran for 21 yards. The depth chart for that game at WR was:
WR X: Gentry Ivery, Araujo-Lopes, Davidson in that order and
WR Y: Tre Tipton, Manny Stocker, Kellen Macalone
All these guys account for the rest of the list except for Brungo, who I know nothing about.
Ivery had a nice catch in the game, and Tipton is rumored to have looked good all year. I think the coaches think these are the top 2, since they started there. I can see either of these 2 guys playing a bigger role this year.
A-L came to Pitt as a catching machine, having almost 100 catches the previous year in juco. Davidson was a converted QB. Jay Stocker had more catches with his 2 INT than Manny Stocker had as a WR.
The Freshmen coming in better be ready to play. Bottom line. We will have 16 guys at WR in spring practice unless some of these guys leave or left? That is an awful lot for minimal productivity.
