Ball skillshttps://twitter.com/ethan_garbers3/status/1204983941075128320?s=20
So he's still recruiting for us. Which portends well, me think.
See that photo top right. The croots know what's good. Hes the new leader and that's fucking period dot. The players on the team will figure that out in the spring when he's WR1.
Puka actually does have All American potential. Complete game. Big, strong, fast, max effort all the time.
The thing I really care about with WR’s now is YAC. Who has the ability to high point the ball and keep their balance and actually run after catching those passes. Speed gets so much hype and it’s important, but big plays often come from breaking tackles.
Puka has a TD against Oregon on a somewhat ugly play where there were two guys around him. He caught it, didn’t go down and was off to the races. Everyone wants tall WR’s but most tall guys can’t do that. For every Dwayne Jarrett, there are 10 Bamrayden Lenius and Ty Jones types.
I also value YAC as a necessary component of a good WR's game. Guys who can take a short slant or screen and consistently add a few yards with their legs will move the chains for you a fuck ton more than someone like Fuller or Baccellia. They also have a way better chance of scoring from deep than someone who has to get open deep, hope the QB has time, and needs an accurate throw from 40+ yards away.