Eagles: Running back AJ Dillon had an encouraging debut, rushing five times for 27 yards (5.4 average) and catching three passes for 27 yards. He showed some wiggle with a jump cut on a 9-yard gain and moved the pile when he lowered his shoulder. It was a good start after sitting out all of last season because of a neck injury.
Undrafted rookie receiver Darius Cooper (6 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD) raised his profile. He regularly separated from defenders with sharp routes and good burst.
First-round pick linebacker Jihaad Campbell nearly came up with an interception, and fourth-round defensive tackle Ty Robinson registered two pressures, a sack and demonstrated good awareness by sniffing out a screen and taking that option away from the quarterback.
My son's best friend is a senior at Incarnate Word, has been there on a track scholarship but was working out with the football team as a WR. Not sure if he stuck with it or not, I don't see him on their roster page. Will need to find out if he is still on the team or not. Will have to see what his experience was with Torres. Nebraska was not the only one who saw something in him Texas made a late push for him as well. I am wondering if Davila will be Torres 2.0.
No Nebraska quarterback has taken an NFL snap since 1987, when Bruce Mathison played for the Seattle Seahawks. Unless the Jets change course or another quarterback-needy team signs Martinez, that streak will continue for at least another season despite Martinez earning 2024 UFL MVP honors.
Something tells me this is going to change in the next couple of years