FAMU football tight ends planning to dominate defenses: ‘We’re ready to put on a show.’

Florida A&M football’s tight ends navigate every fall training camp exuding confidence.

This year is the same as the Rattlers completed 13 of 25 training camp practices.

“I told you last fall it’s the year of the tight end,” said FAMU tight end Jeremiah Pruitte.

“We got a lot of big surprises coming in utilizing the tight end this year. I’m looking forward to it. All I can say is just be ready. We’re ready to put on a show for y’all.”

The Rattlers feature six tight ends this season.

Returners Koby Gross and Pruitte headline the position group. FAMU also added Karter Johnson from Pittsburgh to bolster the corps.

So far, so good for 2024’s crop of Rattler tight ends, says FAMU tight ends coach Casey Warming.

“I’m proud of the work the group is putting in as a collective. These guys have made many big-time plays in fall camp so far,” Warming said.

“As a group, our energy and effort has been where it needs to be, but now it’s time to bring our fundamentals and details to the same level. Every day, I’m learning and working, trying to find ways to put all my guys in a position to be successful on game days.

“It’s a pleasure to coach these young men, and I’m looking forward to the season.”

Florida A&M Rattlers tight end Koby Gross (18) runs into the end zone for a touchdown. The FAMU Rattlers defeated the BCU Wildcats 41-20 during the annual Florida Classic at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

If the trio weren’t in a system designed for them to share their targets, they would be in play to earn highly-touted individual awards.

However, the tight ends’ humility outshines any accolade they could get.

“We have three quality guys that can be all-conference, All-American type guys. It’s a great sign of them not being selfish,” said FAMU head coach James Colzie III.

“I wish…

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-08-09 21:53:45

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