BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech quarterback-turned-limited end Connor Blumrick is fully commited to earning his newest posture transform perform.
Blumrick went from quarterback to functioning back again to restricted close whilst at Texas A&M then started out that cycle around once more when he acquired to Blacksburg.
He played quarterback for the Hokies previous period heading from a Wildcat kind improve-of-rate guy to beginning the finale in the Pinstripe Bowl. He finished the year with 152 passing yards (51.6%) with two touchdowns and ran the ball 56 instances for 242 yards (4.3 yards per carry) with 3 touchdowns.
Blumrick was one of the 1st gamers to catch Brent Pry’s eye in the course of winter season exercises. Pry saw an intriguing mixture of dimension — Blumrick is mentioned at 6-foot-5 and 222 lbs — and velocity on a staff lacking verified playmakers.
The new personnel moved Blumrick to limited end just a 7 days into spring camp, and the Hokies are hoping to enjoy the benefits from that choice this tumble.
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“I’m energized about Connor,” Tech offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen mentioned soon after Friday’s follow. “Connor’s functioning at receiver and limited conclusion and in the backfield, a whole lot of various destinations. He’s got a exclusive skill set. He’s performed receiver prior to. … So it’s been enjoyment to determine out how to make the most of him and bundle him in distinct staff groupings.”
Blumrick has higher hopes as effectively.
Although he only performed a total of 14 offensive snaps in four seasons (he also performed 233 snaps on special teams) with Texas A&M, he’s hoping the coaching staff members has the confidence to give him additional dependable activity reps.
“I want to be in as numerous plays as coach will set me in,” Blumrick said. “I want to be concerned in the run match and go game, whatever I can do to assist the team.”
It’s why Blumrick’s place on body weight this summer season and invested practically each day operating alongside fellow limited finishes Nick Gallo and Drake DeIuliis on the jugs machine. There is however periods where he requires assist with the fundamentals, but Blumrick feels like he’s designed genuine progress in the bodyweight place and is joyful with his move-catching skills.
“I’ve constantly felt the quarterbacks have the ideal arms on the team,” Blumrick explained. “I come to feel like coming from the quarterback posture, it’s just sort of purely natural.”
Blumrick spends the greater part of the time functioning with the tight ends, but he’s also functioning with the receivers — as he did Friday throughout a portion of practice open up to the media — and obtaining some snaps in at quarterback to keep refreshing.
He’s taking pleasure in the approach, and his total camp working experience less than the new staff members in the sixth year of his collegiate vocation.
“I think the society is much better,” Blumrick reported. “I believe the gamers are much more invested. I’m thrilled to see what we can do this calendar year.”
