He’s still a bit raw, especially as a route runner and just as a polished wide receiver overall, so he really needs those reps.
Right now, I’d slot him in as the fifth wide receiver, but there’s a scenario where if someone like Malik Heath or Mecole Hardman makes the roster, they could end up as the game-day WR5, with Savion Williams inactive and essentially redshirting as he develops. As it stands, I think he’s probably WR5 and active on game days, maybe working into a few packages and possibly even getting a look as a kick returner if he’s healthy. But to start the year, I don’t see him having a major role unless he’s fully ready to go.
Justis Mosqueda·
I wouldn’t make too much of Malik Heath getting a bunch of outside receiver reps here, because Savion Williams was pulled out of the game for an apparent injury, according to head coach Matt LaFleur’s press conference, and both Dontayvion Wicks (unknown) and Christian Watson (knee) missed action. I will say, though, it is interesting that Heath got more snaps than Mecole Hardman, who probably has to win the punt return job to be the sixth receiver on the 53-man roster.
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