Georgia released its tentative pre-spring depth chart. Here it is in full.
(NOTE: I starred the designated starters at DT and DE.)
Quarterback
Joe Cox
Logan Gray
Zach Mettenberger
Aaron Murray
Jonathan Batson
Split End
Kris Durham
Tavarres King
Tony Wilson
Vernon Spellman
Zach Renner
Flanker
A.J. Green
Michael Moore
Israel Troupe
Marquise Brown
Taylor Bradberry
Tailback
Caleb King
Carlton Thomas
Kalvin Daniels
Kevin Lanier
Fullback
Shaun Chapas
Fred Munzenmaier
Cortney Newmans
Josh Sailors
Left Tackle
Clint Boling
Casey Nickels
Left Guard
Cordy Glenn
A.J. Harmon
Center
Ben Jones
Dallas Lee
Kevin Perez
Right Guard
Tanner Strickland
Ben Harden
Right Tackle
Justin Anderson
Jonathan Owens
John Boldin
Tight End
Aron White
Bryce Ros
Derek Rich
Defensive End
Demarcus Dobbs*
Justin Houston*
Kiante Tripp
Jeremy Longo
Defensive Tackle
Kade Weston*
Geno Atkins*
DeAngelo Tyson
Brandon Wheeling
Ricardo Crawford
Sam Linebacker
Darryl Gamble
Nick Williams
Devin Hollander
Mike Linebacker
Akeem Dent
Marcus Washington
Charles White
Jason Veal
Will Linebacker
Rennie Curran
Marcus Dowtin
Christian Robinson
Jackson Griffeth
Strong Safety
Reshad Jones
Quintin Banks
Bacarri Rambo
Andrew Johnson
Free Safety
Bryan Evans
John Knox
Markiri Pugh
Stephen Braue
Weakside Corner
Prince Miller
Vance Cuff
Eric Elliot
Christian Norton
Short Corner
Brandon Boykin
Sanders Commings
Chad Gloer
Punter
Drew Butler
Trent Dittmer
Jordan Stowe
Kicker
Blair Walsh
Andrew Jensen
Jamie Lindley
Snapper
Ty Frix
Derek Rich
Billy Johnson
Holder
Drew Butler
Punt Returner
Prince Miller
Logan Gray
Reshad Jones
Kick Returner
Brandon Boykin
Carlton Thomas
A few notes of warning before you flip out reading this:
1.) It does not include any injured players who are not expected to participate fully in spring practice.
2.) It does not include any of the 2009 signees beyond the three who are already enrolled.
3.) This is a best-guess scenario and really means little beyond who is listed as a starter... and even then it doesn't necessarily mean much.
4.) A lot can change during the spring. That's really the whole point of spring practice after all.
Having said all that, I think there are a few interesting notes to observe here...
-- The school breaks down WRs in two positions, but that's hardly accurate. The depth chart would be better reflected if a slot receiver position was added. At this point, Michael Moore is clearly a starter -- at least until Marlon Brown gets on campus.
-- Just as offensive coordinator Mike Bobo intimated yesterday, Clint Boling is set as the team's starting left tackle for spring practice. Don't expect him to still be there when fall practice begins though. That job is still likely Trinton Sturdivant's to lose, and Boling is far more likely to fit in at guard.
-- I know people are excited about the potential depth on the offensive line in 2009, but that definitely won't be the case in the spring, as evidenced by Tanner Strickland's inclusion as the starting right guard.
-- Very interesting that Darryl Gamble is listed as the starter at Sam after playing so well at Mike last year. Meanwhile, last year's starter at Sam, Akeem Dent, looks to be the top guy in the middle now.
-- Bryan Evans looks to have the inside track to start at safety, and from what I've heard during mat drills, that's been well earned during the past month.
-- I can't possibly believe that Logan Gray's name on the punt returner depth chart is anything more than a formality at this point. He needs to be all QB, all the time.
-- I mentioned it in my notes today, but I'm intrigued by the Brandon Boykin's name at returner. While I think there's a good chance Carlton Thomas becomes the main guy at both punt and kick returner, Nick Williams told me that Boykin worked out there in practice often last season and looked great doing it.
So, anything else jump out at you? What do you think could change during the spring?
Friday, March 6, 2009
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4 comments:
Looking forward N. Williams (pushing 225 and 4.4 speed) and Dowtin pushing these LB's. I think Boykin is a heck of an athlete and should do well. Word is that Branden Smith may step in though and get some early looks. All of this is very early but nice report Hale. Appreciate the blog.
I'm also intrigued by the switch with Gamble and Dent, though I think Gamble started at Sam against Ga Southern? I interpret this as Dent has really impressed the coaches...the kid can flat out play. Though I expect Marcus Washington to make an impact this year as well.
Bryan Evans is my wild card this year. I'm calling dibs now. For some reason I think he's going to come through for us in a big way at safety. With his leadership, perhaps Reshad can play more up to his potential. If not, I expect Banks to get some serious playing time too. People don't talk about him much, but Banks played well in '07 and we missed him last year. I fully expect him to push Reshad.
If I see Logan Grey returning punts (or blocking on kick returns) this season, so help me I just might punch a baby in the face! He's one play away from being our starting QB and needs all the reps he can get there!!!
you wonder if all this espn coverage led to our win at Kentucky...
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3960071&categoryid=2378529
I can't believe that Kevin Perez is listed behind the incoming true freshman Dallas Lee on the depth chart. Don't they usually list someone who has never even participated in one practice as behind a RSJr? Is KP that bad?
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