Credit undrafted rookie Ryan Spadola (Lehigh) for playing through a hamstring injury at camp. He never put the ball on the ground and got open underneath a bunch of times. The 6’3”, 200-pound Spadola has very good size and appears to be a willing blocker. He will have to show that he is dependable on special teams in August.
And his closest rookie competition…
Fellow rookie Zach Rogers, a Tennessee product, also had a few drops overall. But Rogers is a fine route runner and he knows where there is space on the field. Not a burner, Rogers has the quickness to get separation underneath. It will be interesting to see how he progresses when the pads come on because Rogers is slight of frame at 6’0”, 172 pounds. He looked to be a dependable punt returner, but can he make some plays on coverage as well?