Hughes gaining as LB depth grows
Outside linebacker Brandon Hughes continued to get good reps after sitting out a good chunk of fall camp with a hamstring strain. He is in a catch-up mode, but sets up some interesting questions for the Bulldogs’ depth in the opener against Abilene Christian.
Senior Ejiro Ederaine and freshman James Bailey are at the top of the depth chart at the field outside linebacker position, and fourth-year junior Hughes and sophomore Tobenna Okeke are there playing the boundary outside linebacker spot.
The Bulldogs also have situational options with Justin Green as a third-down pass rush specialist and converted defensive end Gabe Newman on first and second downs. Senior Kyrian Obidiegwu has had a strong camp as well and can play in any situation.
“It’s a good problem to have because you feel like there’s a bunch of names there,” defensive coordinator Nick Toth said. “It’s a little bit like corner where you are not playing guys because he’s the next guy up, you’re playing guys because he’s the next best guy.
“I think as a group, there’s not a huge fall off from No. 1 to No. 2. The difference between ’Dro and James Bailey, there’s not a lot of difference there other than the number of reps that one guy has got. The difference between Okeke and Brandon Hughes when he’s healthy, there’s a lot of continuity there. There’s just a lot of positives there.”
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