Training camp -- WRs

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Fifth-year senior Marcus Everett leads this group, and has been impressive in summer workout sessions in his comeback from ankle surgery. The most significant thing about this group is how the talented freshmen are integrated into the rotation.
Heading into camp, Everett (82 career catches) is clearly the top target, but Dominique Johnson (25 catches in '07) is leading returning pass catcher. However, Johnson needs to be more consistent in his routes and effort, and still hasn't shown the aggression to be a top-notch receiver.
It is also time for Gavin Ketchum and Terrence Austin to move to the forefront of the receiving corps, or get passed over by some of the talented freshmen, who also bring size to the position.
Again, the freshmen make this unit very interesting. The top two guys on that list are 6-foot-3 Antwon Moutra, out of Culver City High, and 6-4 Nelson Rosario of El Camino of Oceanside. Moutra tore up 7-on-7 passing drills with his speed and smooth stride.
The 6-3 Jerry Johnson, out of Venice High, will also contend for playing time. Entering camp, January enrollee Taylor Embree is more of a down-the-road receiver, but injuries or poor performance by others could change that. Ryan Graves doesn't seem to factor into the equation at this point.

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8ball said:

FYI- Culver City high is not in Carson. It is located on the Westside, specifically Culver City.

StillHatesMichaelFey said:

hahaha that last sentence actually drew and audible "aww" of pity for ryan graves. how depressing.

Anonymous said:

Thanks 8ball. I'm glad somebody caught that. I grew up in Culver City and went to that high school. haha. I can assure everybody, Culver City High is in Culver City, not anywhere near Carson.

Brian Dohn Author Profile Page said:

Sorry about the Culver City and Carson thing. I thought it was screwy, but checked with someone and was told otherwise. Perhaps my question was misunderstood, so I changed it.

8ball said:

No worries BD. We wouldn't expect a guy from Jersey to know LA like the locals. We're really territorial out here. ; )
Keep up the great work.

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