Artie Lynch peddles the good stuff about Tray Matthews, who really does seem to be the early sensation of spring practice:
“He hits everything even when we’re not supposed to be hitting,” tight end Arthur Lynch said. “He’s just a physical kid, and he doesn’t talk much. He loves to compete. He kind of reminds me of Shawn Williams, but even more explosive. And Shawn was a pretty heavy hitter.
“For (Tray), his ability as an 18-year-old to make plays against SEC veterans is pretty impressive.”
You know what I like, brother.
And remember – just because it’s porn doesn’t mean it can’t also be accurate. Shawn Williams’ comparison of Todd Gurley to Trent Richardson may have had us rolling our eyes early, but by the end of the year it sure looked like Williams knew what he was talking about.
Grantham’s throwing Matthews out there, so he must see something he likes, too. Does a true freshman safety really have a chance to start against Clemson? I’m skeptical, given Grantham’s track record. So Matthews’ progress bears watching.