MTSU Spring Football Practice

Middle Tennessee cornerback Trevon Ferrell (24) tries to intercept a pass intended for Middle Tennessee wide receiver Sam Driggers (12) during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee head football coach Derek Mason, left talks with Middle Tennessee asst. head football coach/Defensive Coordinator Brian Stewart during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee tight end Slade Alexander (32) runs the ball as Middle Tennessee safety Marvae Myers (46) tackles him during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee running back Frank Peasant (24) runs the ball as Middle Tennessee safety Marvae Myers (46) gets in place to tackle him during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee head football coach Derek Mason talks with his players at the end of an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato (11) passes the ball during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Bodie Reeder watches players during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee running back Ashton Jones (34) runs the ball as he is surrounded by a host of defensive Middle Tennessee players during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee fullback Nash Stidham (38) catches a pass during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Former MTSU football coach Boots Donnelly comes out to watch one of the first MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee asst. head football coach/Defensive Coordinator Brian Stewart works with players during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee safety Marvae Myers (46) tackles Middle Tennessee safety James Jackson III (35) during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Kellen Stewart (87) catches a pass 32during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato (11) passes the ball during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Jaylen Ward (85) carries the ball as Middle Tennessee cornerback Deonte Stanley (31) tries to stop him during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee head football coach Derek Mason calms down Middle Tennessee defensive end Chayce Smith (90) during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Holden Willis (83) carries the ball during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee head football coach Derek Mason interacts with Middle Tennessee linebacker James Douglas (18) during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee running back Brian Brewton (33) watches a punt during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee head football coach Derek Mason corrects players during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee’s Running Backs coach Calvin Lowry during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee tight end Slade Alexander (32) carries the ball and tries to push Middle Tennessee defensive end Brandon Buckner (89) out of his way during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Jaylen Ward (85) carries the ball as Middle Tennessee safety James Jackson III (35) moves in for a tackle during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato (11) runs the option during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano (16) looks before passing the ball during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee quarterback Kyle Lowe (4) passes the ball during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee asst. head football coach/Defensive Coordinator Brian Stewart during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee quarterback DJ Riles (5) passes the ball during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Middle Tennessee offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Bodie Reeder works with players during an MTSU spring football practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.