Oregon State Practice Report: Tyner bursts on the scene
The first week of practice is in the books for the Beavers as they will head off to Bend on Saturday. Here are the most important notes and nuggets that we learned from day three of fall camp.
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Practice Nuggets from Day 3
- Big news of the day: Defensive ends Isaac Garcia is longer with the football team, per an OSU spokesman. This is massive for the Beavers because they have already lost so much depth on the defensive line. Craig Evans is still in limbo, and the Beavers already lost Kenny Turnier as he transferred. It was unclear on whether or not Garcia would be eligible this season, but if he was, it would have been a much needed body for OSU on the line. And with Liuchan leaving, the depth just continues to diminish. Right now, the Beavs are in a situation where if they lose a few guys to injury, walk ons might be starting on the D-Line.
- TCU graduate transfer running back Trevorris Johnson was officially admitted to OSU today, per an OSU spokesman. I didn’t see him take any reps today, but I'm sure that will change in the coming days.
- Thomas Tyner is getting better day by day: The former Oregon Duck is a quick learner and it appears that the Beavers are content to feed him the ball. Near the end of practice, I noted several plays where he dominated. The first was a run-pass-option where he was able to juke out two linebackers and cut up-field for a 15 yard gain. Near the end of the play, it took several corners to take him down. On the same drive, the Beavers handed him the ball several times near the goal line in a smashmouth situation. He didn’t reach the endzone, but the Beavers are confident to feed Tyner. By the end of fall camp, he could be in line to be the main workhorse behind Ryan Nall.