Cincinnati Bearcats football training camp attracts 10 NFL scouts
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Cincinnati Bearcats football training camp attracts 10 NFL scouts
Scott Springer, Cincinnati Enquirer·The Enquirer
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The University ofCincinnati Bearcatsspent the second day of their training camp at Nippert Stadium once again. They'll return there Saturday, Aug. 8, for their"Pancake With Us" promotionfeaturing free pancakes from their celebrated offensive line at 9 a.m. and an open practice at 10 a.m.
Preseason All-American Evan Tengesdahl and preseason All-Big 12 selections Joe Cotton and Taran Tyo are featured as UC's flapjack fixtures, and they were the focus of the Thursday, Aug. 6, gathering, which attracted numerous professional evaluators.
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5 takeaways from Day 2 ofCincinnatiBearcats training camp on Aug. 6
The Cincinnati Bearcats team practices during fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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The Cincinnati Bearcats team practices during fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Austin Hoane (52) and Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Teron Tyo (77) run a drill during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Nolan Latulippe (72) blocks Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Ryan Schiele (16) during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Outside Linebacker Merquivious Saboor (5) prepares to run a route during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Brooks Goodman (12) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Running Back Jonathan Thompson (22) prepares to throw a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Will Kocher (15) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Grant Edgington (78) takes a break during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Joshua Smith (20) stands with the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Brooks Goodman (12) runs with the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback JC French IV (4) prepares to throw the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Safety Ty Goodwell (7) runs with the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Safety Xavier Starks (46) catches a pass while running a defensive drill during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Cornerback Daniel James (25) runs the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield looks on during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Daelen Waller (19) runs a drill during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Max Jackson (17) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Max Jackson (17) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Daelen Waller (19) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Edge Rusher Kamron Neal (97) hits a pad during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Malachi Henry (9) attempts to catch a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Samaj Jones (5) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Marcus Gregor (75) cools off during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Liam O'Brien (10) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Cornerback Patrick Williams (13) tackles Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Lorenzo Penner (2) during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Liam O'Brien (10) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Samaj Jones (5) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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The Cincinnati Bearcats team practices during fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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The Cincinnati Bearcats team practices during fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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The Cincinnati Bearcats team practices during fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Austin Hoane (52) and Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Teron Tyo (77) run a drill during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Nolan Latulippe (72) blocks Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Ryan Schiele (16) during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Outside Linebacker Merquivious Saboor (5) prepares to run a route during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Brooks Goodman (12) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Running Back Jonathan Thompson (22) prepares to throw a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Will Kocher (15) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Offensive Lineman Grant Edgington (78) takes a break during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Joshua Smith (20) stands with the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Brooks Goodman (12) runs with the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback JC French IV (4) prepares to throw the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Safety Ty Goodwell (7) runs with the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Safety Xavier Starks (46) catches a pass while running a defensive drill during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Cornerback Daniel James (25) runs the ball during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield looks on during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Daelen Waller (19) runs a drill during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Max Jackson (17) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Max Jackson (17) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Daelen Waller (19) catches a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Edge Rusher Kamron Neal (97) hits a pad during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Malachi Henry (9) attempts to catch a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Samaj Jones (5) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Marcus Gregor (75) cools off during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Liam O'Brien (10) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Cornerback Patrick Williams (13) tackles Cincinnati Bearcat Wide Receiver Lorenzo Penner (2) during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Liam O'Brien (10) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcat Quarterback Samaj Jones (5) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bearcats fall training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
1. 10 NFL scouts came to Nippert to view Cincinnati Bearcats offensive linemen
The offensive linemen tend to gather near the endzone by the videoboard at Nippert, and that's where 10 young men wearing NFL logos were gathered, notepads in hand.
Senior guard Tengesdahl was named a Sporting News First Team All-American Aug. 6, adding to his laundry list of accolades, which include the Outland Trophy Watch List and Preseason All-America selections by Walter Camp, Phil Steele, On3 and Athlon Sports in addition to the preseason All-Big 12 list.
Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Evan Tengesdahl has been named a Phil Steele Second Team Preseason All-American along with teammate and long snapper Eli Stein.
Left tackle Cotton and center Tyo are also potential NFL draft picks, with all three hoping to accomplish what center Gavin Gerhardt did this April, becoming an NFL draft pick (seventh round,Minnesota).
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Saturday, Aug. 8, UC fans can meet the "Pancake Trio" and others at the 9 a.m. breakfast on Sheakley Lawn or after the scrimmage in an on-field autograph session.
"We feel really confident in what we have in that starting five," Tengesdahl said. "We feel good about what we're doing."
Xavier Lozowicki at right guard and Judea Milon at right tackle are expected to join Tengesdahl, Tyo and Cotton as starters, but multiple linemen will play.
2. UC Bearcats' new defense swarms to ball
New defensive coordinator Nate Woody has been charged with creating more turnovers, so you can bank on more blitzes and an emphasis on causing turnovers. Woody and staff encourage players to knock the football loose. If they don't, they are told to swarm to the ball. If they don't do that, UC head coach Scott Satterfield says they won't play.
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"There's hardly ever any time when there's just three rushers," Woody said. "There's going to be four or five coming about every time. They're chasing the football and they're learning how to do it better and better each day. They're going after the ball and they're having fun doing it."
Cincinnati Bearcats safety Ty Goodwill (7) runs with the ball during a drill at UC football training camp at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
3. Setback in secondary for UC Bearcats defense
Junior safety Ty Goodwill, a 6-foot-3, 195-poundtransfer from South Alabama, went down in practice and had to be driven off the field as a precaution. It appeared to be a lower leg injury. Goodwill was to be evaluated with Satterfield answering questions about him on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the open practice.
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4. UC Bearcats receivers finish plays on Day 2
Fifth-year player JV Gibson has been a favorite for JC French IV going back to spring, and sophomore Giyahni Kontosis has been noted for his physicality in workouts.A dangerous slot to watch is Kent State transfer Cade Wolford, who finds open spots frequently and has wheels. Central Arkansas transfer Malachi Henry also had some notable grabs, and the practice ended when freshman quarterback Brooks Goodman hit fellow 6-foot-5 freshman receiver Jalen Williams for a score.
"We're very deep in that receiver room," French said. "I'm excited to see what they do in camp and the rest of the season."
Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Cade Wolford (8) warms up during the Cincinnati Bearcats Spring Showcase in Cincinnati on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
5. Nothing like 'The Nipp' for Cincinnati Bearcats
UC opens its season at Nippert in less than a month on Sept. 6. The Bearcats have been in the historic stadium for back-to-back practices, even though some areas of Cincinnati saw rain the morning of Aug. 6. The upside of a rainy day now is the players can literally step out of the locker room to the field at the Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility and Athletics Performance Center and UC would not lose a practice day.
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In the past, a storm would lose a day of practice, whether UC was on campus or atHigher Ground. The bigger issues with late summer, early fall storms is lightning, which wouldn't hit indoors, allowing the Bearcats to get a full day's work.
