Through just the first three games of their reunion at UTSA, twin brothers Ahamad and Asaad Chapman have absolutely exploded onto the scene, not just earning starting spots, but quickly becoming standouts in a loaded cornerbacks room. This isn’t just a feel-good story about family; it’s about two juniors who are making a serious impact right now.
The Bond That Built The Best Defense
Man, this connection runs deep. Last season was the first time since age four that Asaad played without Ahamad by his side, but that didn’t stop Ahamad from being in his ear, teaching him about the depth and leverage concepts UTSA’s corners use. When Asaad left San Bernardino Valley Junior College and finally linked back up with his brother this year, Ahamad was all about getting Asaad up to speed fast. Coach Jeff Traylor even noticed their bond last year at the First Responder Bowl, watching Asaad, a spectator, live and die with every single snap Ahamad played. You can just feel the comfort and confidence these guys get from playing side-by-side, it’s something special. They’re lanky, athletic, and totally coachable, which is exactly what Traylor loves. Asaad is slightly bigger at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, compared to Ahamad’s 6-foot-2, 190, but both bring that same fire.
Passion That Needs To Be Reined In
Now, that intense brotherly bond? It’s a double-edged sword. While it fuels their defense, that emotional attachment sometimes needs a serious leash. Ahamad admits he first tried to help Asaad “too much,” even feeling like he “slowed him down a little bit.” He backed off, Asaad started “balling,” and Ahamad could focus on his own game more. And during one of their first spring practices, Ahamad took a tough hit to the groin. Asaad checked on him so much that cornerbacks coach Nick Graham had to yell at him to get back into position for the next drill! Traylor even said time apart is important “just so they can be their own person a little bit.” Ahamad himself describes taking “a lot of things personal” since he was a kid. These two are the first to jump to each other’s defense, but also the first to call each other out for mistakes and demand fixes. It gets so intense sometimes they actually have to be split up during practice to let the coaches do their job! Asaad put it perfectly: “Coach Graham would get on us like, ‘Hey, let him play.’ But that’s just how we are. We want to see each other better, and no matter how mad he gets about it or how mad I get about it, if something went wrong, we’re going to tell each other.”
These guys are absolute studs and their dynamic has quickly elevated UTSA’s defense. With their fire and talent, this season is shaping up to be a wild ride for the Roadrunners, and these two brothers are just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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