2022 SLU Football Preseason Position Report: Tight Ends

HAMMOND, La. – Recent history has shown the willingness of Southeastern Louisiana University offensive coordinator Greg Stevens to make ample use of his tight ends and with several talented options at his disposal the trend should continue in 2022.

During Stevens’ second stint in Hammond, Southeastern has had multiple All-Southland Conference tight ends in Nolan Givan and Bransen Schwebel. SLU head coach Frank Scelfo believes this year’s Lions have several candidates to join that club. Southeastern returns Ivan Drobocky, Connor Briggs, Cade Collier and Tanner Olsen, while newcomer Jacob Logan is expected to be an immediate factor.

“We use the tight end as much as anyone in the country,” Scelfo commented. “When we have an effective tight end, they’ve caught 40-60 balls and been a major part of our offense. This is probably the deepest group we’ve had in terms of guys we feel comfortable with.”

Logan, who will spend his final collegiate season in Hammond after transferring from Northwestern State, has impressed Scelfo with his abilities in the passing game.

“Jacob is an experienced guy, who is physical in the run game and has shown good hands and route running ability,” Scelfo said. “We’re excited about the number of options this group gives us. We’re going to see this group continue to evolve and we expect multiple guys to be key contributors for us from the tight end position.”

Southeastern will welcome season ticket holders to the Season Ticket Pickup Party Saturday. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. – noon in conjunction with the No. 16/17 Lions’ morning practice. SLU supporters the Dukes of Hammond will host a tailgate event in the grassy area adjacent to the Dugas Center for Southeastern Athletics.

The 2022 season of Inside Southeastern Football with Frank Scelfo debuts Sunday. The show will air weekly on the radio home of SLU Football – Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM and The Boss 103.7 FM/1400 AM. Hosted by Scelfo and Allen Waddell, the hour-long show will feature the latest on all things Lion Football.

The debut episode is set for Sunday, Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. at Gnarly Barley Brewing (1709 Corbin Rd.) in Hammond. Pour House Pizza and Beer Garden (505 W. Thomas St.) will serve as the host for the remainder of the season. With the Monday after the season opener doubling as Labor Day, the first show at Pour House will be Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Starting Sept. 12, the show will air from Pour House on Mondays at 7 p.m. through Nov. 21.

Southeastern opens the 2022 season Sept. 3 at UL Lafayette in a 6 p.m. contest. The home opener is set for Sept. 17 versus Central Connecticut State.

Southeastern Football Preseason Practice Schedule
Aug. 27 – 9 a.m.

TICKETS
For ticket information, contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net. Southeastern will continue offering mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets for the 2022-23 season. All tickets will be available via e-mail or text message in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.

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