For the first time in nearly 10 months, Chico McClatcher on Tuesday afternoon suited up in full practice gear — shoulder pads, leg pads, helmet, purple No. 6 jersey.
“Man, it’s been awhile,” the Huskies’ junior receiver said. “I’m just blessed and grateful to be out here with my teammates and competing at a high level.”
McClatcher’s return to the field has been a long time coming — and longer still since he’s been able suit up fully healthy. When, he was asked, was the last time he could honestly say he was 100 percent?
He thought for a moment.