5 Richmond players who could pose a threat
By Chris Bengel
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Sep 6, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders wide receiver Reggie Diggs (11) leaps to catch the ball over Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Tim Harris (5) in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers won 45-13. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
No. 1 Reggie Diggs
Noticing a trend here? The Spiders have two of the more talented wideouts in the CAA in Brown and senior Reggie Diggs. Diggs has great size at 6’4/200 lbs. and can make any traffic in a crowded area. The Dendron, Va. native had 85 receptions for 1,157 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2014 season. Despite Brown averaging slightly more yards-per-catch, Diggs has phenomenal ability. The senior wideout has above-average leaping ability and really excels making catches right near the sidelines. In 2014, Strauss leaned on Diggs in this area quite a bit and it wouldn’t come as a huge surprise if Lauletta did the very same, especially in his first game as the full-time starter. Much like Brown, Maryland’s defense needs to know where Diggs is at all times.