himself to receiver and getting some
handle on his assignments.
Physically, the 6-1¼, 204-pound
Brent evokes comparisons to current
backup Sam linebacker Onwualu, who
excelled on special teams and was a
physical presence as a blocker while
making two catches for 34 yards last
year. A similar role might await Brent
this year, although Onwualu was a
little more polished.
"It's a big world for him right now,"
Notre Dame offensive coordinator and
wide receivers coach Mike Denbrock
said of Brent near the end of spring.
"You've heard the phrase before:
drinking through a fire hose. He is
literally drowning at times with in-
formation and overload. Even though
he's confused … he's playing hard and
he's continuing to compete."
There are maybe six other receiv-
With his chiseled 6-1¼, 204-pound frame and physical play, receiver Justin Brent should be able to carve
out a niche on special teams and possibly break into the wideout rotation.
PHOTO BY JOE RAYMOND