Position Preview: Cowboy Backs

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August 17, 2017 | Cowboy Football

Gone are the heart and soul of the Cowboy Back position from the past two seasons in the graduated Blake Jarwin and Zac Veatch, so there is work that needs to be done for anyone to feel like they have a true grasp on what's to come from this bunch.

Jarwin's strength was as a receiver and Veatch's strength was as a blocker, so using that as the basis, junior Keenen Brown (a converted wide receiver) is the likely replacement in the pass-catching void created by Jarwin's departure and junior Britton Abbott figures to step into Veatch's blocking role.

Brown has two career receptions to his credit, but has a chance to position himself as a much more prominent figure in the passing game with the position move. A walk-on, Abbott has yet to register on the stat sheet as a Cowboy, but has the inside track by virtue of the fact that he did play some meaningful reps in 2016. Another player to monitor is junior college transfer Sione Finefeuiaki.