Thought I’d take a stab at the depth chart coming out of spring.
Those more in the know can correct me. I didn’t include true freshmen for the most part because it’s hard to know who will come in and have an immediate impact ala Strader. I based this some on last years depth charts and some one the roster as it sits now.
QB - Bret Gabbert, Henry Hesson, Maddox Kopp, Thomas Gotkowski
RB - Downing, Tracy, Keyon Mozee, Kevin Davis (also plays WR), Jordan Brunson, Josh Ringer
WR - Javon Tracy, Cade McDonald, Reggie Virgil, Andre Johnson, Kamryn Perry (not on roster yet), Ryan Sims, Cole Weaver
TE - Jack Coldiron, Nate Muersch, Preston Daniel
OL - Will Jados (LT), John Young (LG), Kolby Borders (C), Brandon Lawhorn-Moore (RG), Reid Holskey (RT), Charlie Nank, Eric Smith, Drew Terrill
DE - Brian Uguw, Corey Suttle, Josh Lukusa
DT - Kobe Hilton, Nasir Washington, Malacahi Clark
LB - Ty Wise, Matt Salopek, Corban Hondru, Adam Trick
Safety/Nickel - Eli Blakey, Ambe Caldwell, Silas Walters, Oscar Mcwood
CB - Raion Strader, Mychale Yarbrough, William Hardrick, T.J. Rush
A couple thoughts. I was guessing one some of the backups and a few of the starters.
Interior d-line is probably my biggest concern. Also have to find that other CB opposite Strader.
OL should be really good. LB’s are probably one of the best groups in the country.
Curious how the WR shakes out after Tracy and McDonald. Many on this board have been high on Virgil for a while. Seems like he’ll get his shot this year. Also have to imagine a couple of the transfers will have an impact there as well. Maybe Braylon Isom too, though he was not an early enrollee.
Losing Amos hurts, but I still really like our running back depth. Lot of versatility. I’ll be interested to see if Downing can be a feature back or if it will be more RB by committee like it’s been in the past.
Someone with more intel/football acumen can probably do a better job than me, but this is what I came up with.