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JaredLloyd | Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 12:04 am
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A look back at the Recruiting Class of 2006
A year ago, BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall brought in his first full recruiting class. Here's a look at how that class impacted the 2006 season.
Biggest Impact, Offense
McKay Jacobson (WR)
Jacobson joined BYU in the spring and was a fixture in the wide receiver rotation. Posted 28 catches for 547 yards (19.5 average) and three touchdowns. He also returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown against Wyoming. Jacobson is off to Japan for a two-year mission.
Biggest Impact, Defense: Ian Dulan (DE)
Dulan, the youngest player on team at 17, won a starting job at defensive end in fall camp. A broken leg sidelined him after Game 7 but he'll be back in 2007.
Biggest Surprise: Ryan Freeman (OL)
When pressed into action because of injuries, the former Orem High standout proved himself more than capable of playing at the Division I level. He plans on serving a mission.
Biggest Disappointment: Tico Pringle and Andre Saulsberry (CB)
Both of BYU's junior college tranfers failed to crack the two-deep. Pringle was suspended before the Las Vegas Bowl and is likely to transfer to Southern Utah. Saulsberry played some special teams and gets another shot this spring.
Mystery Men: Brandon Bradley (CB) and Tom Sorensen (OL)
Both players transfered to BYU from Division I schools but suffered season-ending injuries before the season started. Players raved about Bradley's offseason works and Sorensen was pushing for playing time on the offensive line before the injuries. Both will be ready to go in the fall.
Now is the time: Max Hall (QB)
Hall ran the scout team during the 2006 season and his teammates loved his leadership and poise. He's the front-runner for the starting quarterback spot in 2007. |
