Some walk ons that impressed during spring game

A few walk ons I did a double take on during the spring game were these guys, outside of the obvious former walk ons like Josh Williams and Jack Mashburn.

#40 CB (JR.) Kai Hedgemon - he looked huge (roster says 6'3, 192), and seemed to cover whoever he was facing pretty tight, made a couple plays during the game against some scholarship guys....transfer from Jacksonville who disbanded their football program a few years ago.

#23 RB (JR.) Corren Norman - Nothing much to say here other than he ended the game with that nice catch and run for a TD from Walker Howard.

#39 PK (SO.) Ezekeal Mata - Effortlessly put a 40 something yard FG right through the middle of the uprights

#48 TE (SR.) Nick Storz - He actually struggled some dropping a pass, but he's got the size for sure to help blocking on the line...can tell he just rejoined team recently

#53 LT (FR.) Brian Balestra - Played LT late in the game and held his own, got some size at 6'4 311...xfer from Georgetown

#67 C (SO.) Spencer Payne - People might laugh but he almost looked like the best center in the game, but it's a weak spot for us especially right now...at 6'2, 296 he would struggle to hold up more than likely...but I was impressed with his ability to pass block and get to next level in run blocking too

#84 WR (rFR.) Noah Nash - Kid made a few catches in the game and looked solid overall

#88 WR (SR.) Evan Francioni - Hard to not notice this kid, been around forever now, plays really hard and he got a lot of playing time in the game


Just some walk ons I noticed outside the usual suspects. Not arguing they should be starting/playing etc, just like to recognize some guys who get a chance to stand out when otherwise they wouldnt play much if at all during the season.