MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It doesn't take more than a cursory glance at the wide receiver group during spring football at Middle Tennessee to quickly figure out the challenges that group is facing this offseason.
Last year's No. 89, Yusuf Ali? One of the room's best blockers and best slot threats? Played his final snap as a college football player. No. 2 Izaiah Gathings? The huge target working inside, finding plenty of space as a possession receiver? Same thing. No. 83 Jaylin Lane? The All-C-USA receiver and returner? Well, he's still playing college football, but for the Virginia Tech Hokies, not the Blue Raiders.