'He will not': Texas A&M HC Mike Elko further states that star sophomore will only play WR
During last week's SEC media day appearance, Elko was asked about sophomore Terry Bussey, who made the full-time switch to wide receiver after entering the program as an elite five-star prospect with the ability to play at a high level on both sides of the ball. However, Elko, OC Collin Klein, and WR coach Holmon Wiggins agreed that wide receiver should be his permanent position, taking full advantage of his speed, quickness, and ability to separate in coverage.
However, that didn't stop one member of the media from asking if there was a possible chance Bussey would play both ways in certain packages, leading to Elko emphatically denying the possibility of all the reasons stated above. Still, Elko did not deny that Bussey could see time on defense down the line, but for this team, wide receiver is where he'll line up.
"He will not. His story has to start at wide receiver. That's not to take away of what he can do or that he won't ever be a two-way player, but we need him to impact the game on offense."
This is a strategic, healthy answer regarding a player with elite potential, and while he hasn't proven to be a similar prospect to former Colorado standout wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, sticking at wide receiver provides a solid path to stardom, especially in a system where he should thrive as the No. 2 or 3 receiving option for starting quarterback Marcel Reed.
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