Everything below is just a personal opinion and output, please feel free to add yours or ask any concerns of why I listed anyone in a certain place. I’m open to all opinions I personally just love talking football especially about my favorite team lmao. Also this is a roster of what I think we’ll see opening day.

QB- Nix, Sandberg, Garrett
RB- DJ, Joiner, MAR, Tank, Shivers, Miller
HB- Shenker, Pegues, Fromm
WR X- Seth, Jackson, Capers, Sheffield
WR Y- Stove/Hill, Hudson
WR Z- Schwartz/Stove, Farrar, Evans, Canion
WR H- Hill, Johnson
TE- Frazier, Pegues, Deal, Fromm
LT- Troxell/Zeier, Jackson
LG- Jones/Manning, Osborne, Wright
C- Brahms, Irvin, Bell, Jernigan
RG- Irvin/Manning, Johnson
RT- Hamm, Coffey, Sammons
DE- Butler/Handy, Walker/Wooden, Johnson
DT- Truesdell, Miller, Hardy
DT- Banks, Newkirk
BUCK- Big Kat/TD/Hall, Height
OLB- Pappoe/ McClain, Marsh, Brothers, Riley
ILB- Britt, Wooten, Brown/ Steiner
Nickel- Tutt/ Tennison, Leonard
Dime- Peters/ Tennison
BCB- Domio, Barrett, Simpson
FCB- McCreary, Pritchett, Reed
FS- Smoke, Askew
SS- Sherwood, Thompson Jr.

As for position breakdowns I’ll start with the QBs. I expect Nix to show improvement and can easily pass for 3.5k I expect nearly 4K if all goes as planned lmao. Sandberg will get all the mop up duty then maybe a few games you’ll see Garrett at the end but I expect to see Hudson before him I think they’ll play him the last 4 games or lesser opponents or something like that.

As for running back’s its finally safe to say we have elite depth. I expect DJ to take the job in the spring and never look back BUT the ones behind will be the main factor in the run game being successful. The RB2 and RB3 who I think will be Joiner and MAR. I expect Tank to get around the same load as Shaun does being spelled in at times they can really hurt the defense, I can also see Tank forcing himself into the regular lineup but to start the season I see him in the “here and there” role which he’ll excel at.

HB will be left up to Shenker it’s his to lose. Gus obviously likes this guy and honestly I don’t think he’s done anything to lose the spot unless Pegues just comes in a kills it completely.

As for receivers I expect Seth to be a top receiver in the league next season with around 700-1k yards. He’ll of course be the favorite target but like RB we have to find the number 2&3 options for every pass play. The good thing is the talent is all there so hopefully a fresh start and some new wrinkles can bring out the better of some of the younger players becoming upperclassmen. I think Eli will remain a safe consistent target and with consistent help from one or two more receivers, who I think will be Hill and Farrar, plus a TE that we can depend on, but not too much, then the passing game will be lethal. Farrar doesn’t have to be a 1k yard receiver but if he can be depended on to win some jump balls and deep balls it’ll blow the top of of any defense instantly. Also wether Schwartz returns also matters, if he doesn’t I expect Stove to slide outside he’s capable of running multiple routes and Hill would play slot. If any of the freshman receivers step up it’ll be a plus. I personally would expect either Capers or Hudson but all 4 have elite potential along with Johnson who redshirted last year. I think Frazier will have a good freshman campaign as well as Pegues, maybe not spectacular but solid those two have unlimited potential as freshman.

I think this year the Oline will prove stars aren’t everything. There’s no doubt we’ve lacked at developing here and definitely recruiting here but if all are healthy for the season we have a pretty solid group. Not one that will jump out on paper but a lot of hard nosed physical guys that we’ve been wanting, not guys getting knocked on their butts. A lot of these guys are just naturally physical and when they get the technique down we’ll be just fine if not at an elite level. It all depends on how fast it clicks. I also expect whoever is healthier out of Troxell and Zierer to be the starter at LT. Troxell has had injury problems but when he’s healthy he’s good. He’s got big long arms and knows how to use them to go along with his strength it’s all about health with him or he would’ve been a starter by now at one of the tackle spots. Hamm after life changing experiences I know will take this opportunity and make the most of it I expect nothing less than conference all American from him. The interior will be good at pass pro but I’m curious to see how good if a push we’ll get. I know for sure Keiondre Jones will get a push no matter what that’s why I have him edging out a starting role but Manning who is also very physical can step in at either side if needed. Brahms taking another step will only help the unit he has to take charge without a question and I think he’ll do it.

The Dline will be filthy once again thanks to the great coach G. The Dline will be just as productive but with less star power and much of it being our great depth, somewhat like Georgia did last season, Big Kat TD and Hall will handle the pass rush. All are capable of having breakout seasons which alone is good, any one if them taking a step forward makes the Dline that much more dominant. Also there’s a lot of talent at DE. Dre Butler told me on Twitter he’d be playing the first two downs outside then sliding inside for third down, I expect him and Handy to battle it out for the starting spot but what Butler did in one year at a high level juco leads me to believe he’ll muster out the starting role. Also I think ppl forgot how good Wooden was, Clemson wanted him very badly and when you watch him film you see why, he can rush the passer and is excellent at keeping in his lane. He and walker will battle it out to be next in the lineup. I expect the interior to do a lot of damage. They’re guys that can disrupt in the pass game too, Truesdell showed he can be dominant at times as did Big Kat with his pass rush even though he didn’t finish the play. Instead of just flushing the QBs TD and Big Kat need to finish plays and the Dline will be the best in the nation 2 years running

The linebackers will be the strength as they should. Britt will be getting first round projections by mid season and Wooten will have a solid year as well. Pappoe and McClain are natural playmakers that will continue to make plays and the young depth on the roster will have a chance to develop better.

The secondary to me is a question mark that can easily be answered. At least 4 starters are set with Smoke Sherwood Tutt and McCreary. I think Domio who is built much like Noah has the ability to step in and play right away. His stats don’t blow you away but he’s a lockdown corner. He makes a play on the ball when tested even though he barely had ints he was still rated a 4star bc watching him you can tell he’s a talented corner who controls his side of the field. Barrett will be a backup option, I don’t really expect him to push for a starting job but if he does I think he definitely has the ability to become at least a decent corner to help in the rotation. I also had the thought if Tennison was to beat our Tutt at nickel would Tutt move to the other CB spot?? Peters is another player that can help at corner if the freshman aren’t ready to step up just yet but I think Thompson Jr and Tennison will make the biggest impacts on defense as freshman along with Z. Walker

Carlson will take care of the kicking duties. Evan I’m sure will take over kickoffs to lessen the load on Carlson. I think Daniel will punt as well unless there’s a graduate punter signed.

This as all of course subject to change if players leave out or transfer in, and hopefully not but if injuries accrue. Please tell me your expectations for the team next season.