Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said in the summer he was eager to see how Laquon Treadwell would handle contact.
Early practices in camp are giving him some idea.
The Rebels’ star wide receiver, a junior and projected first-round draft pick next spring, spent the off-season working his way back from a broken fibula and dislocated ankle suffered in the 35-31 loss to Auburn last Nov. 1. Both teams were ranked in the College Football Playoff Committee’s top four at the time.
Cornerbacks coach Jason Jones says Treadwell has been hit by the defensive backs and has responded well in camp.