Here's what he had to say. As I've said before, I think this freshman class will turn out to be a lot better than we thought when they signed:
Diaz also spoke about some of the younger standouts who have chances to stand out in Sunday practices.
“Jeremiah Payton, he makes plays every Sunday,” Diaz said. “The young defensive linemen - (Jalar) Holley, (Jared) Harrison-Hunte, (Jason) Blissett, Cameron Williams. Avery Huff, we love watching Avery get out there and play. And even guys playing in games like Christian Williams and Te’Cory Couch still get to feature in Sunday night football and they’re getting coached.”
* Diaz said during this bye week the coaches will have conversations with the standout juniors about their future - ie whether they will stay or turn pro early.
“Let them know that we’re here for them, we want to provide them with as much information possible so they can make the best decision possible,” Diaz said.
* Freshman WR Jeremiah Payton has played in four games and Diaz said the plan is to redshirt him.
“We think he has a big-time future, may try to keep him behind the glass, in case of emergency window,” Diaz said.
Diaz also spoke about some of the younger standouts who have chances to stand out in Sunday practices.
“Jeremiah Payton, he makes plays every Sunday,” Diaz said. “The young defensive linemen - (Jalar) Holley, (Jared) Harrison-Hunte, (Jason) Blissett, Cameron Williams. Avery Huff, we love watching Avery get out there and play. And even guys playing in games like Christian Williams and Te’Cory Couch still get to feature in Sunday night football and they’re getting coached.”
* Diaz said during this bye week the coaches will have conversations with the standout juniors about their future - ie whether they will stay or turn pro early.
“Let them know that we’re here for them, we want to provide them with as much information possible so they can make the best decision possible,” Diaz said.
* Freshman WR Jeremiah Payton has played in four games and Diaz said the plan is to redshirt him.
“We think he has a big-time future, may try to keep him behind the glass, in case of emergency window,” Diaz said.
