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Galleria of Iowa’s true freshmen
Iowa receiver Tevaun Smith runs during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Here are a bunch of photos of the true freshmen from last week’s scrimmage courtesy of Gazette photographer Jim Slosiarek.
This only will include the true freshmen from last Saturday, so no RBs.
Iowa defensive back Sean Draper follows a play during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Unless something I don’t see happening happens, I think Sean Draper plays. He’s running in nickel situations. Iowa could end up running a lot of that this season.
Iowa receiver Cameron Wilson (right) celebrates with George Krieger Kittle during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Ohio WR Cameron Wilson will have opportunity, especially with OC Greg Davis talking six to seven WRs in the mix. He also could play special teams, a la Don Shumpert his first two seasons.
Iowa defensive back Kevin Buford (right) covers receiver Steven Staggs during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
CB Kevin Buford picked Iowa over the MAC. Illinois’ new staff took a late run. Buford is in there with Draper in second-team reps and nickel opportunity.
Iowa's C.J. Beathard looks to pass during a Kids Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
QB C.J. Beathard will redshirt. In his time with the 3s last week, he looked like he belonged. He hit his marks and looked comfortable in the pocket. Might’ve held the ball too long, but it was a scrimmage.
Iowa punter Connor Kornbrath prepares to punt during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Punter Connor Kornbrath might be Iowa’s most important freshmen. He might touch the ball more than any of them, outside of the running backs. He has a shot at the job. Maybe we’ll learn more tomorrow.
Iowa's Reid Sealby (left) tangles with Jaleel Johnson during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Remember when Adrian Clayborn used to tangle with Bryan Bulaga and, later, Riley Reiff every day in practice? That was steel sharpening offensive and defensive linemen. Maybe OL Reid Sealby and DT Jaleel Johnson turn into that kind of legacy? Oh yes, easier said than done.
Iowa's Tommy Gaul (left) tangles with Faith Ekakitie during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Or DT Faith Ekakitie and . . .
Iowa's Mitch Keppy (left) tangles with Wil Rathjen during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG) Trans Reference:
. . . and OL Mitch Keppy.
Iowa's Jaleel Johnson (center) stands with other linemen during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Johnson and Ekakitie (kneeling left).
Iowa offensive lineman Ryan Ward (left) tangles with Melvin Spears during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
OT Ryan Ward ran with the No. 2s last weekend.
Iowa receiver Cameron Wilson hauls in a pass during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Iowa receiver Tevaun Smith hauls in a pass during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Iowa receiver Cameron Wilson looks for a pass during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Iowa receiver Cameron Wilson hauls in a pass as he steps over blocking pads during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Iowa's Drew Ott warms up during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Will DE Drew Ott play this year? Probably not. Will he play next year? I think yes.
Iowa receiver Greg Mabin hauls in a pass during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Another shot of WR Greg Mabin.
Iowa receiver Tevaun Smith hauls in a pass during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
WR Tevaun Smith literally looking it in.
Iowa's Sean Draper (left) signs a football with Kevonte Martin-Manley during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Iowa defensive back Ruben Lile makes his way down the stairs during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
Safety Ruben Lile suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season.
Iowa's Faith Ekakitie goes to shake hands with eight-year-old Jaciue Stewart of West Des Moines, Iowa, during a Kid's Day scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette-KCRG)
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What happened to the guy that transfered from Drake?
I heard that he quit do to an injury but I can’t find anything about it on any of the web sites. I don’t know his name.
Sawhill
http://www.kwwl.com/story/19300433/hawks-sawhill-leaves-football-program
Marc:
I see you included THREE pictures of Tevaun Smith. Does that mean you expect him to play the most of the freshmen outside of RB?
No, we just shot more of him than anyone else.
Should have another round of these later today, picking up some of the frosh that I missed two weeks ago.