Which one of the 2020 signees are likely to contribute immediately?

Every receiver has the potential to contribute right away in Monken’s system.

Jones and Ratledge are likely going to play early, even if they don’t start.

Jalen Carter will play on the DL this year

Thinnest position rooms are tight end, LG (assuming Salyer is a tackle and assuming there is not a change at C to roll Hill out some), slot receiver, RB, and S.

Washington and all 4 WR signees will play. Rosemy and Burton will get considerable pt at wr.

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Ringo

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The position is deep and he isn't an EE. If 4-6 games in is immediately then I say it's definitely possible.

Still see Milton's size, ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, and the fact that he's on campus now getting a pretty big head start on other recruits as the factors that make him the favorite.

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SVP. Allows Hill to move back to G.

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You giving up on 5 star Clay Webb?

I *think* Webb has said he wants to play Guard? Maybe have that backwards, but SVP seemed to indicate he actively wants to play C... Either way, I like the talent we're stacking on the OL... should make it pretty easy to piece together the puzzle inside the confines of whatever system Monken wants to operate.

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I *think* Webb has said he wants to play Guard? Maybe have that backwards, but SVP seemed to indicate he actively wants to play C... Either way, I like the talent we're stacking on the OL... should make it pretty easy to piece together the puzzle inside the confines of whatever system Monken wants to operate.

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Freshman center contributing early in the season? I know SVP is a smart kid, but isn't this asking a lot?

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-Carter will be a rotation guy.
-Ringo is too talented to keep off the field.

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Both of these kids already have the size and athleticism to contribute. Carter will see more PT early because DL is see ball - get ball, but Ringo will be the best in class by end of the season.

The progress of Rosemy and Burton will be key to beating Bama week 3. If they can pick it up quickly those two are the sleepers.

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My comment had nothing to do with immediate contributions, just an aside on Webb's previous commentary on the subject of positions. meansonny is correct though, in that I recall him walking his original comments on G vs C back a bit, saying he just wanted to be able to contribute.

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I was really just replying to the conversation rather than just you.

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Washington will start

Carter will rotate

Ringo will rotate

Milton will get some carries here and there

McConkey will be the new Dominic Blaylock while Blaylock heals

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Washington will rotate in because Tre' McKitty is more than ready right now. I don't think that kid gets enough credit for his physicality and run after catch ability. We'll probably see both of them on the field a fair amount.

Unless McConkey shocks the world with his ability he will not be the new Dom Blaylock while we have a plug and play kid like Burton on the roster.

Jones and Ratledge have the best chance to start right away. That doesnt mean it will be easy. But they are going against Truss, McClendon, Salyer, and Cleveland. That is probably a better opening than against any other position on the team.

Tre' McKitty has 9 starts from 2019. That is similar to Eli Wolf at Tennessee (8 starts in 2018).
It is going to be tough for a true freshman to beat out someone with that much physical and mental maturity at the position.

Technically, there can be 4 starters at CB, nickel, and Dime. But we are stacked. Stokes, Daniel, Campbell, and Stevenson are going to be extremely tough to knock back/off. Webb is a 4th yr guy and Wilson is a 3rd year guy. They may be the most vulnerable, but they both have a ton of experience.

All of the above is about named starters and rotation guys at DB.

If I am thinking of snaps, I still see Washington, Milton, and the receivers in the mix to get important reps early. Between rotation and specialization, they will be potentially used often.