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STILLWATER — A year ago, the focus of Oklahoma State’s tight ends was schematic.
The position group that for years had been called the Cowboy Back was divided into tight ends and fullbacks.
But the change wasn’t in name only. The tight ends were shifting back to a more traditional role on the end of the offensive line, with fewer snaps aligned in the slot. The fullbacks also got back to more traditional looks coming out of the backfield.
This year, the group is facing changes once again — but this time, it’s personnel.
With that, here’s a look at the tight end and fullback positions as the Cowboys work through spring practice:
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New OSU tight end Tyler Foster had 396 receiving yards on 33 receptions over the last two seasons at Ohio.
Season rewind
The two primary players at tight end and fullback, Josiah Johnson and Braden Cassity, respectively, have graduated after combining to play 971 snaps last season (698 for Johnson, 273 for Cassity).
Next on the list were tight end Quinton Stewart with 81 and fullback Jake Schultz with 73.
Johnson became a valuable receiver in his lone season at OSU, pulling in 22 balls for 166 yards and a touchdown. Cassity added four more grabs.
Both were reliable as blockers, though the position group could become even more impactful in that realm.
Roster management
Who’s out: Braden Cassity, Josiah Johnson, Ian Edenfield
Who’s in: Tyler Foster, RSr.*, Josh Ford, Fr.
The take
From a receiving standpoint, Schultz and Stewart are the only players in the group who have caught passes in their OSU careers. So that’s where Tyler Foster, the Ohio transfer, has a chance to make a significant impact.
He’s a pure tight end with a big frame at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, plus he’s proven himself on the…
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Author : The Oklahoman
Publish date : 2024-04-15 11:03:28
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