Quote Originally Posted by NinianOpinion1927 View Post
Special teams is just blocking and kicking isn't? I think he has his sights set higher than that
It's also kickoff return.
He could be one of the players who receives the ball and has to try and return it.
The nature of kickoff return plays makes it highly dangerous.
It's how some of the best rookies 'cut their teeth' and showcase themselves for a starting position on offense/defense.