Spring Camp Quick Hitters: April 14th
Purple Reign has searched the country for the important fantasy news you need to know. Follow along as he takes you through a fast recap of all the happenings emerging from spring camps.
ALABAMA
QB Ty Simpson took the majority of reps with the first team offense during the spring game, and said to be the most consistent of all the QBs on the day.
WR Isaiah Horton ran every snap with the first team offense in the spring game.
WR Ryan Williams (undisclosed) sat out the final practice of spring camp.
APPALACHIAN STATE
RB Rushod Dubinion is splitting reps in a three headed position battle.
RB Kanye Roberts is splitting reps in a three headed position battle.
RB Khalifa Keith is splitting reps in a three headed position battle.
ARIZONA
RB Michael Mitchell suffered an undisclosed injury and will miss the entire 2025 season.
ARIZONA STATE
RB Kyson brown has been running with the first team offense and is receiving recognition as a team leader.
RB Kanye Udoh has been making plays in spring camp but hasn’t overtaken Kyson Brown on the first team offense.
ARMY
QB Dewayne Coleman appears to have a leg up on the starting QB job.
RB Hayden Reed appears to have a leg up on the starting fullback position.
AUBURN
QB Jackson Arnold has been taking reps with the #1 offense but did not participate in the spring game for precautionary reasons (hamstring).
QB Deuce Knight has been running with the second unit offense in practice, but took every rep with the first and second team offense in the spring game.
RB Damari Alston has been taking reps with the first team offense.
RB Alvin Henderson (early enrollee freshman) has been running with the third team offense but breaking off some impressive runs.
WR Sam Turner (early enrollee freshman) has been making impressive plays throughout spring camp.
TE Brandon Frazier (foot) is participating again in practice and taking reps with the first string offense.
TE Preston Howard has been taking reps with the #2 offense, but has been working in with the first team offense.
BALL STATE
QB Kiael Kelly appears to have the starting QB job locked up.
BOISE STATE
RB James Dubar did not participate in the team’s first scrimmage of April.
RB Malik Sherrod was impressive in the team’s first scrimmage.
WR Austin Bolt has been looking very good in the team’s scrimmages.
BOSTON COLLEGE
QB Grayson James is still neck and neck in a two man race for the QB1 job.
QB Dylan Lonergan is still neck and neck in a two man race for the QB1 job.
RB Turbo Richard appears to have the edge for the starting running back position.
RB Alex Broome has been making explosive plays and looks to be a change of pace back in the RB3 role.
WR Jaeden Skeete had a good performance during the first scrimmage of April and looks to have locked up one of the starting outside WR positions.
WR VJ Wilkins was electric in the first scrimmage of April and the coaches believe he is going to be a real weapon in the slot. Its unclear how he will fit into the WR hierarchy as he is likely behind Lewis Bond on the depth chart.
BOWLING GREEN
QB Drew Pyne has signed with Bowling Green.
TE Arlis Boardingham (upper body) is sitting out for all of spring camp but is expected to be ready for fall camp.
CALIFORNIA
QB Devin Brown has been running with the first team offense but midway point scrimmage of spring camp threw three INTs.
QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has been making plays and throwing a good ball, but he has been facing the third team defense during his reps.
RB Jaydn Ott has not shown any rust during spring practice.
RB Jaivian Thomas was described by head coach Justin Wilcox as the RB1-B in the offense making it look like there may be a split carry backfield once again in 2025.
WR Trond Grizzell has looked to be an excellent fit in the slot during spring camp.
TE Jack Endries has entered the transfer portal.
CINCINNATI
WR Jeff Caldwell has been making a name for himself in spring camp with the coaches stating, “his catch radius is a quarterback’s best friend.”
CLEMSON
RB David Eziomume had a hard running performance in the spring game, carrying the ball 11 times for 69 yards and 1 TD.
RB Gideon Davidson (early enrollee freshman) looked impressive in limited use during the spring game.
WR Tristan Smith was dominate in the spring game hauling in 5 receptions for 137 yards and 1 TD.
COLORADO
RB Isaiah Augestave is no longer with the team.
WR Sincere Brown (Campbell) has signed with Colorado.
COLORADO STATE
RB Jalen Dupree (undisclosed) was seen participating in practice but its unclear if he is being held to any limitations.
WR Tay Lanier has been pointed out as a breakout player from spring camp.
EAST CAROLINA
QB Katin Houser (wrist) has been held out of action so far in spring camp.
RB DeJuan Lacy is now being held out of spring practice after suffering an undisclosed injury.
WR Jyron Waiters has stood out during practice and is battling for the starting slot WR role while taking reps with the first team offense.
WR Jaquaize Pettaway is battling for the starting slot WR role but taking reps with the second team offense.
WR Brock Spalding (knee) has been playing in a limited capacity in early spring camp.
FLORIDA
QB DJ Lagway (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing again in a couple of weeks.
RB Ja’Kobi Jackson led the way for all RBs in the spring game with 10 carries for 198 yards and 3 TDs.
RB Jadan Baugh had 11 carries for 56 yards and no TDs in the spring game.
WR Dallas Wilson (early enrollee freshman) looked amazing in the spring game with 13 targets, 10 receptions, 195 yards, 36 yards after the catch, and 2 TDs.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC
QB Caden Veltcamp shined in the spring game going 12/26 for 163 yards and 2 TDs.
WR Easton Messer was impressive in the spring game with 4 receptions for 101 yards and 2 TDs.
WR Caleb Coombs also had a good day in the spring game catching 4 balls for 63 yards.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
QB Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) has signed with FIU.
RBs Kejon Owens, Ajay Allen, and Devonte Lyons could be in line for the dreaded “running back by committee” situation.
WR Alex Perry raised eyebrows during the team’s spring game who was incredibly reliable on third downs.
FLORIDA STATE
QB Thomas Castellanos threw for 2 TDs and ran for another in the second scrimmage of spring camp, but he also threw 2 INTs.
QB Trever Jackson has entered the transfer portal.
WR Marquise White (undisclosed) has been upgraded to practicing in a limited capacity. It’s expected he will be cleared for full participation before the end of spring camp.
TE Randy Pittman had three chunk plays during the team’s second scrimmage including a TD.
FRESNO STATE
QB EJ Warner was with the #1 offense during the main portion of the spring game, but split reps on the #1 offense with two other QBs in the redzone period.
RB Bryson Donelson was mentioned by the coaching staff as one of the players that stood out during spring camp.
WR Jordan Malau’ulu has been making noise in camp and even receiving reps with the first string offense.
WR Jayon Farra has had a strong spring camp and is contending to be one of the top WRs on the roster.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN
WR Camden Brown has been catching the eyes of the coaching staff making big plays and has been a regular target of QB JC French.
GEORGIA STATE
RB Dontavius Braswell was impressive when he got into open space during the spring game and is making a push for playing time.
GEORGIA TECH
RB Anthony Carrie has entered the transfer portal.
INDIANA
WR Tyler Morris suffered a knee injury and will miss all of the 2025 season.
IOWA
QB Mark Gronowski (shoulder) has been upgraded to limited practice participation and is throwing the football.
RB Jaziun Patterson (undisclosed) is being held back to limited participation in spring camp.
RB Nathan McNeil (early enrollee freshman) was seen taking reps with the first and second team offenses.
IOWA STATE
WR Daniel Jackson (undisclosed) will miss spring camp and plans to make a return for fall camp.
TE Benjamin Brahmer (undisclosed) has been deemed fully healthy for spring camp.
JACKSONVILLE STATE
QB Gavin Wimsatt has been described by beat writers as “passing the eye test” and looking “awesome” in practice.
JAMES MADISON
QB Billy Atkins was the first QB to take the field during the spring game.
QB Alonza Bennett has been upgraded to performing some throwing drills. He has not been cleared for contact or full movement based drills.
RB Jackson McCarter (early enrollee freshman) looked fantastic in the spring game, rushing for 2 TDs and catching one more.
KENNESAW STATE
QB Dexter Williams II had a great scrimmage with two drives being described as “perfect.” It is looking like he is in line for the starting QB job.
QB Skylar Williams is running with the second team offense but appears to be behind Dexter Williams in the QB position battle.
RB Coleman Bennett started with the first string offense during the spring game and broke several long runs.
WR Gabriel Benyard broke a 75 yard TD reception in the spring game and looks head and shoulder above the rest of the WRs.
KENT STATE
Head coach Kenni Burns has been fired and offensive coordinator Mark Carney will serve as interim head coach.
KENTUCKY
RB Dante Dowdell looked impressive in the spring game and looks like he has a slight lead for the starting RB position.
TE Willie Rodriguez (undisclosed) sat out of the spring game.
LOUISIANA TECH
WR Solomon Lewis has entered the transfer portal.
LOUISVILLE
QB Miller Moss had a slow start in the spring game and finished the day going 18/26 for 208 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT.
RB Duke Watson scored the only rushing TD during the spring game, which was a 67 yard run.
WR Caullin Lacy led all WRs during the spring game with 6 receptions for 99 yards and 1 TD.
WR Chris Bell had 5 receptions for 39 yards during the spring game, including two drops.
WR Antonio Meeks looks to have all but locked up the WR3 role in the offense.
LSU
RB Caden Durham has been dealing with an ankle injury during spring camp and walking in a boot.
WR Zavion Thomas has impressed the coaches this spring and is being given carries out of the backfield.
WR Nic Anderson (quadricep) has been held back some in practice, but he did participate in the spring game where he was running with the second team offense.
WR Destyn Hill has been dealing with a high ankle spring and not participating in spring practices.
TE Trey’Dez Green is splitting reps with the first team offense.
TE Bauer Sharp is splitting reps with the first team offense.
MARYLAND
QB Justyn Martin is in a tight two-man race for the starting QB job that should last into fall camp.
QB Malik Washington is in a tight two-man race for the starting QB job that should last into fall camp. The coaches have been raving about how polished his play is.
WR Jalil Farooq has locked up a starting WR spot.
WR Octavian Smith has locked up a starting WR spot.
WR Kaleb Webb has locked up a starting WR spot.
TE Dorian Flemming appears to be in the lead for the starting TE position.
MEMPHIS
QB Brendon Lewis was described by offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey as a “true dual-threat” that wil bring a new dynamic to the offense.
RB Rashad Amos has entered the transfer portal.
RB Greg Desrosiers will be given inventive ways to get the ball in his hands, according to the coaching staff.
RB Sutton Smith (leg) has returned to limited action in practice and is expected to be healthy in time for the season opener.
TE Jerry Cross will likely have the first shot at securing the starting TE position.
MIAMI, FL
QB Carson Beck (elbow) will begin throwing drills this week.
RB Mark Fletcher has made improvements in the passing game and impressed coaches with his receiving skills.
WR Joshisa Trader has been the most consistent and explosive WR over the course of spring camp so far.
WR CJ Daniels has been upgraded and clear for contact.
MISSOURI
QB Beau Pribula is in a two man race for the starting QB position.
QB Sam Horn is in a two man race for the starting QB position.
MISSOURI STATE
RB Shomari Lawrence looks to have captured the reigns of the RB1-A position in the offense.
RB King Davis looks to have captured the reigns of the RB1-B position in the offense.
WR James BlackStrain has emerged as the likely WR1 in the offense.
WR Jmariyae Robinson has made strides in his development this spring and locked up the starting slot WR position.
NEBRASKA
RB Kwinten Ives has had a great spring camp and is looking to lock down the RB2 position.
WR Hardley Gilmore has been dismissed from the team.
WR Carter Nelson (undisclosed) has been held out of action for spring camp.
NEVADA
RB Savion Red has entered the transfer portal.
NEW MEXICO STATE
QB Logan Fife has locked down the starting QB job.
RB Seth McGowan was held out of the spring game.
NORTH CAROLINA
QB Max Johnson participated in individual drills during the warm-up sessions of the spring game, but did not partake in any group drills.
RB Davion Gause is in line to be the starting RB.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
RB Jaylen Poe appears to have a slight edge in the battle for the RB1 position.
RB Telly Johnson is slightly behind in the RB1 position battle. Even if he is the RB2 he will likely steal reps from Jaylen Poe.
WR La’Don Bryant has been getting reps with the first team offense.
WR Gray Givens has been getting reps with the first team offense.
RB Justin Lynch has been running a bunch of snaps at the WR position.
NOTRE DAME
QB CJ Carr outshined all other QBs in the spring game going 14/19 for 170 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT.
QB Steve Angeli was the first QB to play with the #1 offense in the spring game. He went 8/11 for 108 yards and 1 TD. Angeli had a slow start with the top offense and got most of his production while throwing to back-up WRs against the #3 defense.
QB Kenny Minchey was not very accurate in the spring game but put up the best yards/completion, going 6/14 for 106 yards and no TDs and looked the best running the football.
RB Jeremiyah Love suffered a hamstring injury in practice and the severity of the injury is unknown at this time. He did dress for the spring game but did not participate.
WR Will Pauling (foot) was dressed for the spring game.
OHIO STATE
QB Julian Sayin split reps with the first team offense during the spring game. He completed 17/24 passes for 175 yards and 1 TD.
QB Lincoln Kienholz split reps with the first team offense during the spring game. He completed 12/18 passes for 158 yards 2 TDs. Kienholz was the first QB out with the first team offense.
RB James Peoples was the first running back out with the first team offense during the spring game.
RB CJ Donaldson only carried the ball four times in the spring game but averaged 8.75 yards per carry to go along with 1 TD. He shed 20 pounds making him more explosive.
RB Bo Jackson had the best showing in the spring game with 13 rushes for 88 yards and 1 TD.
WR Bryson Rodgers was the first slot WR out with the first team offense.
WR Mylan Graham looked impressive with the back-up offense, pulling in 4 receptions for 104 yards and 1 TD.
TE Will Kacmarek sat out the spring game.
OKLAHOMA
WR Deion Burks (foot) was fully dressed for the spring game.
WR Javonnie Gibson underwent surgery for an undisclosed injury and if his rehab stays on schedule “could” be back by the start of the season.
OKLAHOMA STATE
RB Freddie Brock has signed with Oklahoma State.
WR Talyn Shettron (lower body) will be out of action for a while and there is no expectation for his long term status.
WR Cam Abshire (DII Emory & Henry) has signed with Oklahoma State.
OLD DOMINION
WR Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding is receiving reps with the first team offense.
WR Tre Brown is receiving reps with the first team offense.
WR TJ Lott is receiving reps with the first team offense.
PENN STATE
TE Andrew Rappleyea (lower body) is still being held out of practice for spring camp.
PITTSBURGH
WR Deuce Spann has impressed the coaches throughout spring camp and is looking like the most explosive playmaker in the WR room.
RUTGERS
TE Victor Konopka has entered the transfer portal.
SAN JOSE STATE
WR Matthew Coleman has not been mentioned in the reports coming out of spring camp
WR Treyshun Hurry has been mentioned regularly in camp reports.
SMU
RB Camar Wheaton is no longer on the team’s roster.
RB Jaylan Knighton is no longer on the team’s roster.
RB LJ Johnson is no longer on the team's roster.
RB Chris Johnson is practicing with the wide receivers and could be used in a similar fashion to the way Roderick Daniels was last season.
SOUTH ALABAMA
RB Kentrel Bullock appears to have the starting RB job locked down.
RB PJ Martin may have a leg up for the RB2 role in the offense.
RB Kennan Phillips (JUCO) has been making explosive plays during spring camp.
WR Anthony Eager led all WRs with six receptions during the team’s second scrimmage and looks to be in line to replace Jamaal Prichett.
STANFORD
Frank Reich has been named the interim head coach.
WR Emmett Mosley has entered the transfer portal.
WR Mudia Reuben has entered the transfer portal.
SYRACUSE
QB Rickie Collins (hand) was held out of the spring game after being named the starting QB.
TE Dan Villari (arm) has been extremely limited so from in spring camp.
TEMPLE
RB Jevyon Ducker had 21 carries for 66 yards in a spring game that was dominated by the defense.
RB Terrez Worthy (undisclosed) is not participating in spring camp.
Temple running back coach Andrew Pierce said that the team will pursue another running back in the spring transfer portal.
TENNESSEE
QB Nico Iamaleava entered NIL negotiations and sat out of practice. Talks were conducted before he decided to enter the transfer portal.
WR Brayln Staley is beginning to emerge as the top slot WR.
TEXAS
WR Ryan Wingo suffered a hamstring injury and will be held out of the rest of spring camp for precautionary reasons.
WR Kaliq Lockett (early enrollee freshman) has been making plays during spring camp and looks to be the future WR1 of this team after 2025.
WR Ryan Niblett has been moved to defensive back.
TULANE
QB TJ Finley has been suspended from the team following legal issues involving ownership claims of his car.
UCF
QB Tayven Jackson has begun to slowly separate himself in the QB position battle.
QB Dylan Rizk has entered the transfer portal.
RB Myles Montgomery looks to have an early lead for the RB1 spot.
TE Kylan Fox has had an impressive spring camp and is emerging as the TE1.
UCLA
WR Carter Shaw (undisclosed) has returned to practice and is expected to be fully healthy for the season.
USC
RB Waymond Jordan has been running with the first team offense and continues to impress throughout spring camp.
WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) is only participating in limit action during spring practice.
UTEP
QB Skyler Locklear split reps during the spring game with head coach Scotty Walden stating he played with poise and confidence.
QB Malachi Nelson split reps during the spring game with head coach Scotty Walden stating he played, “very steady and very consistent.”
RB Hahsaun Wilson looked good in the spring game scoring two TDs in the first half.
UTSA
WR De’Corian Clark (knee) is participating in spring practice.
VIRGINIA
WR Suderian Harrison is dealing with an ankle injury which has limited his participation in spring practice.
VIRGINIA TECH
QB Kyron Drones will miss the remainder of spring camp as he will be undergoing a minor medical procedure. He is expected to return for summer workouts.
WASHINGTON
WR Denzel Boston will be limited for spring camp after undergoing a “cleanup procedure” and the coaches don’t expect this to affect his status for the fall.
WR Chris Lawson (early enrollee freshman) has been making plays in the early part of spring camp as he tries to compete for the starting slot WR position.
TE Quentin Moore (undisclosed) has returned to practice and is expected to be fully healthy for the season.
TE Ryan Otton (undisclosed) has been held out of practice at the start of spring camp.
WASHINGTON STATE
QB Zevi Eckhaus ran with the first team offense in the spring game, going 14/19 for 143 yards and 1 TD.
RB Leo Pulalasi led all RBs with 7 carries in the spring game, but only managed 12 yards, along with 3 receptions for 47 yards.
RB Kirby Vorhees recorded 5 carries for 29 yards in the spring game.
RB Djouvensky Schlenbaker has entered the transfer portal.
WEST VIRGINIA
QB Nicco Marchiol is splitting reps with the #1 offense but was the first to take the field with them.
QB Jaylen Henderson is splitting reps with the #1 offense but was the second to take the field with them.
RB Jahiem White was held out of the spring game due to a minor injury.
WR Cam Vaughn has been impressive throughout spring game and looks in line to be the team’s WR1.
WESTERN KENTUCKY
QB Maverick McIvor was 5/5 on scoring drives in the spring game, looking to cement his place as the starting QB.
WISCONSIN
RB Dilin Jones has been given a few opportunities to run with the #1 offense while looking strong and explosive in this reps.
WR Jayden Ballard has been making a strong push for playing time through spring camp.
WYOMING
QB Kaden Anderson has been deemed fully healthy for spring camp.
Awesome write up Joe
I would be surprised if it’s Eager > Voisin