In my opinion it has to be redshirt freshman OG/OT Chasz Wright [6-7, 328]. When Wright arrived on Penn State's campus in January 2014 there were some football observers that labeled Wright as being soft, but that definitely is not the case coming out of spring practice. Wright has turned into one tough hombre, who can physically dominate at the line of scrimmage. He's 6-7, 328 and has turned himself into a very physical power drive blocker.
The biggest part of Wright's performance this spring was his development at the right guard [RG] position on the offensive line behind projected starter Brian Gaia [6-3, 301]. Coming out of the Blue White Game tomorrow at 4 PM, Wright should be listed on the depth chart as the No. 2 RG behind Gaia. For most of the spring Wright received reps at both the right and left guard positions, but also took a few snaps at right tackle along with redshirt freshman Brendan Brosnan [6-6, 297].
What Wright needs to work on the most this summer before the start of preseason practice the first full week in August is his pass blocking technique, but there is no question that Wright made as much progress as any member of Penn State's offense during spring practice. His presence this fall on Penn State's offensive line should be able to provide James Franklin and his staff with the potential for solid depth at either offensive guard position for the upcoming 2015 season.
When I arrive back from Danville later this afternoon I'll post here in the Lions Den who I believe was the biggest surprise performer on Penn State's defense in spring practice.
The biggest part of Wright's performance this spring was his development at the right guard [RG] position on the offensive line behind projected starter Brian Gaia [6-3, 301]. Coming out of the Blue White Game tomorrow at 4 PM, Wright should be listed on the depth chart as the No. 2 RG behind Gaia. For most of the spring Wright received reps at both the right and left guard positions, but also took a few snaps at right tackle along with redshirt freshman Brendan Brosnan [6-6, 297].
What Wright needs to work on the most this summer before the start of preseason practice the first full week in August is his pass blocking technique, but there is no question that Wright made as much progress as any member of Penn State's offense during spring practice. His presence this fall on Penn State's offensive line should be able to provide James Franklin and his staff with the potential for solid depth at either offensive guard position for the upcoming 2015 season.
When I arrive back from Danville later this afternoon I'll post here in the Lions Den who I believe was the biggest surprise performer on Penn State's defense in spring practice.
