Here is my pre-spring depth chart and analysis. Open to criticism and input. Also, let me know if it is accurate
QB - Kaaya, Rosier, Sheriffs, Testaverde, Allison
HB - Yearby, Walton, Gray, Edwards, Homer
FB - Tucker, Batten
WR - Coley, Cager, Bruce, Richards, Berrios, Lewis, Langham, Mullins
TE - Njoku, Dobard, Herndon, Washington, Irvin, Haskins
T - Darling, Odogwu, St. Louis, Jones, Loftus, Grimsley, Johnson
G - McDermott, Isadora, Gall, Milo, Gauthier, Mahoney
C - Linder, Knighton
DE - Thomas, Muhammed, Harris, D. Jackson, Smith, McIntosh, Patchan, Bethel, J. Jackson
DT - Jenkins, Norton, Willis, Moten, Fines, Martin
OLB - Grace, Owens, Gayot, King, McCray, Gordinier, McCloud, Pinckney
MLB - Young, Perry, Quarterman
CB - Elder, Redwine, Henley, Jackson, Mayes, Young
S - Carter, Johnson, Jenkins, Knowles, Finley, James, Wright
K - Badgley, Semerine
P - Vogel
That's puts us at 83 total scholarships, so we got room to add more
Analysis -
QB - we are set
HB - we are set
FB - we are set
WR - we are OK, Cager needs to emerge as the big WR
TE - we are set
T - a disaster. they all suck and we should of went JUCO. unless the fat boys get in shape and actually develop
G - see above
C - Linder, he is decent
DE - by far the strength of the team. best group in the nation if coach kool lives up to his billing
DT - solid first team, but need depth. this position should be primary focus of recruiting
OLB - solid group if new signees live up the hype or if the current JAGs actually develop
MLB - OK for now, Shaq will lock this spot down eventually
CB - Elder is good, rest are question marks
S - solid group, lots of depth
All in all, if we get better pants that don't sag and they wear them tight and above the knees, I see this team winning the coastal.
QB-same
RB-Edwards
#1 (Richt likes big & fast)
FB-Batton, Tucker (Batton got more playing time last year-I think they move Tucker), Lawler (preferred walk-on)
WR-Coley, Bruce, Richards, Berrios, Mullins, Cager, Lewis, Langham (other than being tall, I have seen nothing special about Cager-he struggles to get separation and his YAC is miniscule)
TE-Njoku, Herndon, Dobard, Washington, Irvin, Haskins-Herndon's run blocking improved a lot last year-Dobard has been a lousy blocker for two seasons, he could get past by Washington-I think Irvin will be a pleasant surprise, but not in 2016-I am not excited about Haskins.
OT-St Louis, Darling, Jones, J., Johnson, T.-I like St Louis, I think he is a natural at pass blocking, needs work at pass blocking-Darling had a terrible year pass blocking, seems better suited at OG.
OT- McDermott, Odogwu, Johnson, T-McDermott struggled early, but made some improvement late-Odogwu was a terrible pass blocker, but he was or best run blocker, if he keeps improving at the rate he did last year, he could easily be a starter-I think Johnson, T. is a reach, I wouldn't be surprised if he gets moved to DT at some point.
OG-Milo, Gauthier, Grimsley-Milo=road grader-Gauthier was impressive in limited action.
OG-Isidora, Gall, Mahoney-Isidora never returned to his form from the first half of the 2014 season-Don't like Gall much, but he has a lot of playing experience, better pass blocker than run blocker.
OC-Linder, Knighton, Loftus-I think Linder had a disappointing season, but the potential is there-Knighton got in for a few snaps and was perfect-I don't think Loftus will ever figure.
DE-Muhammad, Harris, Patchen, Bethel-Muhammad was by far our best DL last year, has star potential, I think Harris will be primarily a DE, solid, nothing more-Patchen is a wild card.
DE-Thomas, Jackson, D., Jackson, J.-Thomas, 5 star recruit without 5 star athleticism, expect him to be no better than ordinary, could be over taken by one of the Jacksons who are both very athletic.
DT-Moten, Willis, McIntosh, Fines-Moten, all things considered, probably our best DT-Willis, mystery-McIntosh, didn't flash as a true Freshman, Fines, will never see the field with the game in doubt.
DT-Norton, Jenkins, C., Martin-Norton, would like to see him lose a lot of weight-Jenkins, C. looked very good at times, but too often was a non factor-Martin, need him at DT, but I think he would be better as an oversized dE.
OLB-Grace, Gayot, Smith, King-Grace regressed last year, but came on strong at the end of the season, has star potential-Gayot, undersized, but when he played, he was spectacularly good-Smith looks very athletic-King, he can run.
OLB-McCloud, Owens, Perry, McCray-McCloud, spectacular highlights-Owens was historically bad as a true Freshman, then he got injured.
MLB-Quarterman, Young, Pickney, Gordinier-Quarterman, how do they keep this young man off the field-Young was sensational his first two games replacing kirby, then he stunk-Pickney will be very, very good-Gordinier, too slow.
CB-Elder, Wright, Jackson, M., Mayes-Elder, could be the best defensive player on the team, I thought he was last year-Wright, impressive highlights-you can lack blazing speed and still be a good CB, but you have to be very quick and agile, Jackson, M. & Mayes have none of those characteristics.
CB-Young, Redwine, Henely-Young, no choice, he has the necessary athleticism, hope he is a quick study-Redwine, big hitter, too slow, not quick.
S-Jenkins, R., Johnson, J., Finley-Jenkins, R. hasn't lived up to his talent, but he is talented-Johnson impressive first year
S-Carter, Knolwes, James-Carter, same as Jenkins, R., Knowles, big hitter, James, liked his highlights
I count 80 scholarship players..
