HOOVER, Ala. – SEC Media Days continued on Wednesday with players and coaches from Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky and Texas A&M taking center stage. With all four of those programs expected to get contributions from incoming freshmen, Rivals.com surveyed some of the players and coaches about which newcomers have impressed thus far.
MORE SEC MEDIA DAYS: Wommack's takeaways from Wednesday's session
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
“Najee [Harris] is a young player who has a lot of talent and a lot of ability. We're anxious to help him continue to develop an understanding of the offense so that he can make a contribution offensively at the running back position.” – Nick Saban, head coach
“Henry Ruggs looks real good. He’s really fast, he works hard and he’s one of those guys that comes in every day and just wants to play football.” – Calvin Ridley, junior wide receiver
“I’ve known Jerry Juedy since was in middle school so that’s my boy. He’s doing really well, he’s happy and he’s working hard.” – Ridley
“[Alex Leatherwood] and [Jedrick Wills] came in ready to work and they’ve been busting their tails getting after it.” – Bradley Bozeman, senior offensive lineman
KENTUCKY WILDCATS
“On defense we have a couples, Josh Paschal, Jamin Davis are guys that are going to be awesome … I just can’t wait to see those guys play.” – Courtney Love, senior linebacker
“All of the freshmen are working hard and looking good. Clevan Thomas came in early and he has been making strides but they’re all doing a great job.” – Steven Johnson, senior quarterback
MISSOURI TIGERS
“Akial Byers is a kid that we signed from incoming class from Fayetteville along with Taylor Powell. Both were teammates and I think tremendous players … in the offseason -- in the summer workouts, both of those guys stand out in the work they've done.” – Barry Odom, head coach
“O’Shae Clark is a fast little guy and Aubrey Miller from Memphis, he’s going to be good. He works and works and he wants to play and he has a lot of energy so we need that. He’s going to be a good guy.” – J’Mon Moore, junior wide receiver
TEXAS A&M AGGIES
“Kellen Mond is a guy we signed in January, signed early, came. Really a phenomenal athlete, one of the top guys in the country coming out.” – Kevin Sumlin, head coach
“Kellen came in early and he’s a really hard worker. He’s doing a great job working with the wide receivers on getting our timing down and stuff like that. I’m really excited about him.” – Christian Kirk, junior wide receiver
