With Clyde Edwards gone, Grambling on the prowl for receivers

GRAMBLING — There are some big shoes to fill in the Grambling receiving corps. Clyde Edwards, the most productive wide receiver in Grambling history, has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Grambling also lost its second-leading receiver from 2007, Reginald Jackson, as well as tight end Tim Abney, its third-leading receiver.

Those three players combined for 150 receptions, 1,814 receiving yards, and 19 touchdowns last season. This is the SWAC, where airing it out is the norm, so finding a new batch of receivers is vital. Head coach Rod Broadway said Grambling -- who leads his team to its first intrasquad scrimmage tonight -- has plenty of talented players ready to step into the lineup and produce.

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