Nebraska Football is moving the freshman tight end around a bit.
As the season winds down, Nebraska Football is experimenting with their wide receiver group. It is safe to say that this group certainly has had potential, but they have struggled at certain points in the season. Whether it be not getting targeted enough, trouble holding onto the football, or just not being seen down the field, the wide receiver group has left a bit to be desired this year.
The program is looking to try out some players at the wide receiver position. One of those players includes tight end Chris Hickman. The freshman is certainly an intriguing players to put at the position. Measuring in at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds, Hickman does not exactly have the prototypical wide receiver build. However, putting him at wide receiver is certainly an interesting move.
As noted in a report from Mike Schaefer of 247Sports, the coaching staff wants to see what Hickman can do. It’s interesting that they put him at the wide receiver position in order to judge what his skill set is. To me, this means the coaching staff is maybe acknowledging the fact that the tight end is being underutilized in the passing game. That wouldn’t certainly not be a wrong assessment. For the most part, it has either been wide receivers or running backs getting the ball. The tight ends, while they have been efficient for blocking purposes, really haven’t served a purpose in the