2013 Potential Depth Chart

[BobbyGator72]

I wanted to post a discussion on next years depth chart. Here is something I put together based on the current roster and committments. I think we will see some changes in the Secondary based on our abundance of proven corners.

Quaterback

Jeff Driskel QB Jr.
Tyler Murphy QB RJr.
Skyler Mornhinweg QB RFr.
Max Staver QB Fr.

Running Back

Matt Jones RB So.
Kelvin Taylor RB Fr.
Mack Brown RB RJr.
Adam Lane RB Fr.

Wide Receiver

Quinton Dunbar WR Jr.
Solomon Patton WR Sr.
Latroy Pittman WR So.
Andre Debose WR RSr.
Demarcus Robinson WR Fr.
Ahmad Fulwood WR Fr.
Alvin Bailey WR Fr.
Raphael Andrades WR So.
Stephen Alli WR Sr.
Marqui Hawkins WR Fr.
Chris Thompson WR Fr.

Tight End

Clay Burton TE Jr.
Kent Taylor TE So.
Colin Thompson TE So.
Tevin Westbrook TE Jr.

Center

Jonothan Harrison C Sr.
Cameron Dillard C Fr.

Guard

Max Garcia G RJr.
Jon Halapio G Sr.
Kyle Koehne G Sr.
Ian Silberman G Jr.
Jessamen Dunker G So.
Tommy Jordan G So.
Trip Thurman G So.
Ocatvius Jackson G Fr.

Tackle

Tyler Moore T Rso.
D.J. Humphries T So.
Chaz Green T Jr.
Trenton Brown T Jr.
Rod Johnson T Fr.

Specialty Positions

Hunter Joyer FB Jr.
Trey Burton WC Sr.

Kicker

Austin Hardin K RFr.
Brad Phillips K Sr.

Snappers and Holders

John Crofoot H SR.
Drew Ferris LS RJr.
Kyle Crofoot LS Jr.


Defensive End

Dominique Easley DE Sr.
Ronald Powell DE RJr.
Jonathan Bullard DE So.
Dante Fowler, Jr. DE So.
Bryan Cox, Jr DE RFr.
Quinteze Williams DE RFr
Joey Ivie DE Fr.
Antonion Riles DE Fr.
Jordan Sherit DE Fr.

Defensive Tackle

Damien Jacobs DT Sr.
Leon Orr DT Jr.
Caleb Brantley DT Fr.

Linebackers

Antonio Morrison LB So.
Michael Taylor LB Jr.
Neiron Ball LB Jr.
Darrin Kitchens LB Sr.
Daniel McMillian LB Fr.
Gideon Ajagbe LB Jr.
Jeremi Powell LB RFr.
Jarrad Davis LB Fr.
James Hearns LB Fr.
Matt Rolin LB Fr.

Cornerbacks

Loucheiz Purifoy CB Jr.
Marcus Roberson CB Jr.
Jaylen Watkins CB Sr.
Vernon Hargreaves CB Fr.
Cody Riggs CB Sr.
Brian Poole CB So.
Jeremy Brown CB Sr.
Nick Washington CB Fr.

Safties

Rhaheim Ledbetter S So.
Marcell Harris S Fr.
Keanu Neal S Fr.
Jabari Gorman S Jr.
Marcus Maye S So.
Valdez Showers S Jr.

Punter

Kyle Christy P Jr.

[UFFL]

I think Kent Taylor will beat out Clay. Gorman and one of Ledbetter/Maye as our safeties (maybe Watkins?). Roberson is our #1 CB (I think). Also think Mornhinweg will be the #1 backup QB. It's all just my opinion though

[no_more_cowbell]

Don't we have another new JUCO guy to go on the DT list? Looks like we need one. Shouldn't Easley be under there as well instead of DE? Depth a little scary there.

[BobbyGator72]

Originally Posted by no_more_cowbell

Don't we have another new JUCO guy to go on the DT list? Looks like we need one. Shouldn't Easley be under there as well instead of DE? Depth a little scary there.

I believe that Easley will play quite a bit inside this year as he has done it before, you may also see one of other ends move inside on obvious passing downs. A pass rush of Powell, Easley, Fowler and Bullard could be scary. I agree that our depth at DT seems a little thin that is why getting Adams would be huge to have come in with Brantley and hopefully we can hold on to Valentine for 2014

[gator7_5]

Taylor at #1 TE
Dunker at #1 OG (I know Halapio's been a lifer there, just don't see how he hangs onto that spot)
Easly at DT. WAY too much talent at DE with Fowler, Powell, and Bullard. That being said, these guys will move all around is my guess.

[jmike131014]

See Easley, Williams, Ivie, Riles and Cummings at DT.. Linebackers look a little thin especially in middle

[BobbyGator72]

Originally Posted by gator7_5

Taylor at #1 TE
Dunker at #1 OG (I know Halapio's been a lifer there, just don't see how he hangs onto that spot)
Easly at DT. WAY too much talent at DE with Fowler, Powell, and Bullard. That being said, these guys will move all around is my guess.

Unless he is injured, there is no way Halapio does not start. My thinking is that he knows the offense and the line calls better than anyone else and that goes a long way with the coaches. I think he played better this year than he did previously but he still gets beat more than a 3 year starter should.

I feel like Taylor has to prove himself before we give him the starting TE role. He has not shown to be as good a blocker as Burton and he dropped a few balls this year. I do think he will be on the field ahead of Burton on obvious passing downs but since I suspect we will always be a run first team under WM, I think Burton gets the first shot at TE

[revthejedi]

Debose #2 WR

[Spiff24]

Here's me guessing at the projected lineup heading into SEC play:

QB: Jeff Driskel

RB: Kelvin Taylor/Matt Jones

WR 1: Quinton Dunbar/Andre Debose

WR 2: Demarcus Robinson/Latroy Pittman

Slot: Solomon Patton/Alvin Bailey

TE: Kent Taylor/Clay Burton

LT: D.J. Humphries/Tyler Moore
LG: Max Garcia/Jessamen Dunker
C: Jonothan Harrison
RG: Jon Halapio/Kyle Koehne
RT: Chaz Green/Trenton Brown

DE: Dominique Easley/Dante Fowler
DT: Damien Jacobs/Leon Orr (Easley inside during passing downs)
DE: Jonathan Bullard/Bryan Cox

Buck: Ronald Powell/Dante Fowler

OLB: Darrin Kitchens/Neiron Ball
MLB: Michael Taylor/Daniel McMillian
OLB:Antonio Morrison/James Hearns

CB1: Marcus Roberson/Cody Riggs
CB2: Loucheiz Purifoy/Vernon Hargreaves III
(nickle):Vernon Hargreaves III/Jaylen Watkins

SS: Marcus Maye/Marcell Harris
FS: Jabari Gorman/Rhaheim Ledbetter

Kicker: Austin Hardin
Punter: Kyle Christy

KR: Andre Debose/Alvin Bailey
PR: Loucheiz Purifoy

Thoughts?

[15gator05]

Originally Posted by Spiff24

Here's me guessing at the projected lineup heading into SEC play:

QB: Jeff Driskel

RB: Kelvin Taylor/Matt Jones

WR 1: Quinton Dunbar/Andre Debose

WR 2: Demarcus Robinson/Latroy Pittman

Slot: Solomon Patton/Alvin Bailey

TE: Kent Taylor/Clay Burton

LT: D.J. Humphries/Tyler Moore
LG: Max Garcia/Jessamen Dunker
C: Jonothan Harrison
RG: Jon Halapio/Kyle Koehne
RT: Chaz Green/Trenton Brown

DE: Dominique Easley/Dante Fowler
DT: Damien Jacobs/Leon Orr (Easley inside during passing downs)
DE: Jonathan Bullard/Bryan Cox

Buck: Ronald Powell/Dante Fowler

OLB: Darrin Kitchens/Neiron Ball
MLB: Michael Taylor/Daniel McMillian
OLB:Antonio Morrison/James Hearns

CB1: Marcus Roberson/Cody Riggs
CB2: Loucheiz Purifoy/Vernon Hargreaves III
(nickle):Vernon Hargreaves III/Jaylen Watkins

SS: Marcus Maye/Marcell Harris
FS: Jabari Gorman/Rhaheim Ledbetter

Kicker: Austin Hardin
Punter: Kyle Christy

KR: Andre Debose/Alvin Bailey
PR: Loucheiz Purifoy

Thoughts?

Forgot Thompson at te. Kid can block and catch.

[Spiff24]

Originally Posted by 15gator05

Forgot Thompson at te. Kid can block and catch.

Ya, dude's good. He could pass Clay but I need to see him stay healthy first.

[ryanhoward812]

you guys dont think we will move loucheiz or hargreaves around and give them a look at safety?

[gatormonk]

Don't forget Alex McCalister - DE

[Spiff24]

Originally Posted by ryanhoward812

you guys dont think we will move loucheiz or hargreaves around and give them a look at safety?

VHIII is a CB and a future top 10 NFL Draft pick at the position.

I could see Purifoy there(at safety), especially since he may be getting looks on offense as well but we'll have to see what happens during Spring practice. Since landing DRob, I really don't think Purifoy switches to offense.

[gatormonk]

I'd put Ball ahead of Kitchens

[jcorb3233]

Originally Posted by ryanhoward812

you guys dont think we will move loucheiz or hargreaves around and give them a look at safety?

I really hope they try Purifoy at Safety (if he doesn't go to the other side of the ball). He was probably the 4th best cover guy on the team this year (behind Roberson, Elam, and Watkins), and if Poole and Hargreaves live up to their billing, that puts CB as a deep position for us.

Given Purifoy's love of hitting, and knack for making big plays, he seems like a natural fit at Safety, and would give that position a bit more experience (not at the position, but at being used to the speed of the game in the SEC).

[BobbyGator72]

I know that teams do not seem to rotate DB's like they do with DL but we might have 10 guys that could contribute. At the very least Dan Quinn should be smiling with all the options he will have next year.

[gatorboy08]

Didn't Gorman look really good in the spring game last year? If so I really hope he can provide for us big time this year.

[SydneySLee]

Originally Posted by gatormonk

Don't forget Alex McCalister - DE

And Q. Williams. Both of these guys should play next year.

[theghost]

Originally Posted by SydneySLee

And Q. Williams. Both of these guys should play next year.

Good thread here.

I'm hearing Williams may play inside, if he continues to put on the weight.

There's going to be some good battles for the OL spots (finally!). WR competition should be good as well.