Burnt shirt freshman report: Week Two

Three more true freshmen got their first playing experience Saturday, against NC A&T, and if David Cutcliffe’s enthusiasm is any indication, we may be seeing more soon.

“I’m really thrilled with that entire class,” Cutcliffe said. “Take a snapshot of what that class accomplished tonight. Jaylen Coleman with the ball and his track speed. Those receivers listen to Quentin (Harris). He’s their guy. He’s their mentor. Obviously, (coach) Trooper Taylor has done a great job at getting them there. We are just touching the iceberg at receiver.”

Here's a look at who played and who didn't. We'll keep track of which freshmen exceed the four-game redshirt limit all season long.

Debuted:

Darrell Harding Jr.: The receiver had two catches for 32 yards after being targeted three times. He was one of the options in the three-freshmen set that resulted in the game’s key touchdown. Played: 1, Games remaining in redshirt: 3

Jaylen Coleman: The running back got the ball late in the game, after the score was out of reach, and earned a name drop from Cutcliffe. He had five rushes—the last five snaps of the game—for 34 yards, including a 23-yard run. Played: 1, Remaining: 3

Elijah Wroten: The guard got in late in the game, as Cutcliffe cleared his bench. Played: 1, Remaining: 3.

Played:

Jalon Calhoun: The receiver (pictured at top) had a breakout game, with eight catches, 105 yards and two touchdowns. Played: 2, Remaining: 2

Jacob Monk: Started at tackle for the second straight game. This week, he eliminated the penalties that plagued him in week one. Played: 2, Remaining: 2

DeWayne Carter: Didn’t play in week two, after playing against Alabama. Played: 1, Remaining: 3

Jalen Alexander: In addition to special teams work, he got in on defense and picked up a half tackle for loss. Played: 2, Remaining: 2.

Eli Pancol: Got in at wide receiver and scored his first career touchdown, on a 39-yard pass. Played: 2, Remaining: 2

Jordan Waters: Didn’t play in the game after getting time in week one. Played: 1, Remaining: 3

Isaiah Kemp: Didn’t play in the game after getting time in week one. Played: 1, Remaining: 3

Mason Russell: Didn’t play in the game after getting time in week one. Played: 1, Remaining: 3

John Gelotte: Got into the game for the second week in a row. Played 2, Remaining 2

RJ Oben: Got into the game on defense late in the game, picking up a tackle on the last Aggies drive. Played 2, Remaining 2

The following true freshmen did not play and still have a four-game redshirt intact:

Jack Colyar, Tony Davis, Gavin Spurrier, Sayyid Stevens, Charlie Ham, Jack Griffin, Anthony Hinton, Ron Carr, Matt Smith, Trevor Horton, Ahmad Craig, Caleb Oppan, Porter Wilson, Christian Rorie.

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