His arms measured 32 inches, with a total wingspan of 79 5/8 inches, and he stood 6’7 325 pounds. At just 24 years old he is very young, and very raw, but he also has the size, and strength and athleticism to play offensive line at the next level given the chance to develop.ĭuring his pro-day he managed a 5.59 40-yard dash, and 26 reps in the bench press. In 20, he would appear in all 22 games, but start just five games, and actually see a 4 yard carry in his senior season. He was shuffled between positions, primarily seeing time on special teams as a blocker for the field goal unit, and originally was used as a tight end in running situations. Wahrheit is very intriguing because he didn’t start much in college, playing in just 32 games during his collegiate career. He would commit to Towson, and ultimately play for the school from 2019-2022. This led to an opportunity for Wahrheit to attend a university in the United States. This is basically the developmental league for the German Football League. Wahrheit is a very interesting prospect on the offensive line, although he graduated from Towson University after the 2022 season, he got his start playing football in Germany with the Oldenburg Knights of the GFL2. He may not have collected crazy statistics, but he did collect a long highlight reel of difficult catches you have to see to believe. He also appeared on special teams, primarily as a blocker, or gunner. During college he attempted 3 passes, completing 2 for 27 yards and 1 touchdown, and added 1 carry for -1 yards. He amassed 81 receptions for 1,169 yards, and 8 touchdowns, while also showing his value in other ways. Lewis played college football for 6 seasons, appearing in 50 total games between both Boston College, and Bowling Green. Per Pff.com Lewis dipped below a 60% run blocking grade just one time, his final season, and peaked as high 73.9 at Boston College. One thing you always want to consider when looking at rookies who will see playing time early, is their contributions on special teams, and in the blocking department. Lewis was moved around the formation from in the backfield, to inline as a tight end, out wide, or in the slot as well. His 40-time leaves something to be desired, but he is quicker on the field of play than his time truly demonstrates. His numbers would have placed him near the top of the pack in the vertical leap, and not too far off the top mark for his position group in the bench press. Lewis has the ideal size, weight, and speed to make it in the CFL at 6’3 214 pounds, having run a 4.55 40-yard dash, a 38 inch vertical leap and 15 reps in the bench press. I expect him to get in some games in 2023, he is obviously capable of playing at this level, or the potential is there given that he was also originally drafted by the XFL as well. He also managed 13 carries for 36 yards, 2 targets, and 1 reception for 17 yards. He was used in the kickoff returner position during the preseason, and managed 2 returns for 57 yards just over 28 yards per return. He graduated college with 41 total touchdowns on 517 touches as primarily a rotational back for Kilgore and Ohio. He simply scores no matter where or how you put the ball in his hands. During his time at Ohio he returned 25 kicks for 623 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tuggle also has special teams viability which could be another reason he gets the call up sooner rather than later. He also showed his value in the passing game with 48 receptions for 575 yards and 8 more touchdowns. In five seasons of college, Tuggle was able to play in 46 games, and produce 444 carries for 2,899 yards, and 31 rushing touchdowns. Tuggle provides a good balance of size and speed at 5’10 198 pounds, he averaged 6.41 yards per carry at Ohio University, and 6.7 yards per carry at the JUCO level. Currently we could see Jackson Bennett as the first player off the bench in the backfield, a man I projected as RB3 in this rotation. While I expect to see this team rotate their top three backs often this season, I am still not sold on the durability of Devonte Williams, and Ante Litre has already shown up as questionable. The Redblacks suffered several injuries at running back which led to several players seeing significant snaps. Tuggle may not be on the active roster right now, but if last season was any indication, he will see his chances this season.
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