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The Official 2016 Depth Chart Thread

Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:35 am
Posted by chilge1
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2009
12137 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:35 am
QB - Brandon Harris......... 2391 total yards 17 total TDs 6 INT
Key backups: Anthony Jennings, Danny Etling
Key newcomers: Lindsey Scott

RB - Leonard Fournette.... 2206 total yards 23 TDs 2015 Consensus All-American
RB - Derrius Guice............ 456 total yards 3 TD 2015 Freshman All-SEC
Key backups: Darrel Williams, Nick Brossette
Key newcomers: Devin White

WR - Malachi Dupre.......... 698 total yards 6 TDs 2014 Freshman All-SEC
WR - Travin Dural.............. 546 total yards 3 TD (left aTm game w/ injury)
WR - Tyron Johnson.........150 total yards 2 TD
Key backups: D.J. Chark, Jazz Ferguson, Derrick Dillon
Key newcomers: Drake Davis, Stephen Sullivan, Dee Anderson

TE - Colin Jeter.................132 total yards 1 TD
Key backups: Foster Moreau, DeSean Smith
Key newcomers: Jamal Pettigrew

FB - J.D. Moore (4 career starts)
Key backups: Bry'Kiethon Mouton

C/LT - Ethan Pocic (24 career starts) 2015 2nd Team All-SEC
LG - Maea Teuhema (10 career starts) 2015 Freshman All-America
C/RG - William Clapp (11 career starts) 2015 Freshman All-America, Freshman All-SEC
RG -
RT - Toby Weathersby (1 career start)
Key backups: Josh Boutte, Garrett Brumfield, K.J. Malone, Chidid Valentine-Okeke
Key newcomers: Donavaughn Campbell, Willie Allen

DE - Lewis Neal............... 48 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 1 FF
DT - Davon Godchaux..... 41 tackles, 9.0 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR
DT - Christian LaCouture. 35 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF
DE - Arden Key................ 41 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FR 2015 Freshman All-America, Freshman All-SEC
Key backups: Frank Herron, Tashawn Bower, Sione Teuhema, Greg Gilmore
Key newcomers: Rashard Lawrence, Ed Alexander, Glen Logan, Andre Anthony

LB - Duke Riley............... 24 tackles, 0.5 TFL
LB - Kendell Beckwith..... 84 tackles, 10 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF 2015 Bednarik, Butkus Semifinalist
Key backups: Donnie Alexander, Devin Voorhies,
Key newcomers: Michael Divinity, Rahssan Thornton

CB - Kevin Toliver.......... 35 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 INT 2015 Freshman All-America
CB - Donte Jackson....... 26 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 FR
CB - Tre White............... 44 tackles, 1.5 TFL 2015 - 2nd Team All-SEC, Thorpe Semifinalist
Key backups: Dwayne Thomas, Ed Paris
Key newcomers: Saivion Smith, Kristian Fulton, Andraez Williams

SS - Jamal Adams.......... 67 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 4 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR 2014 Fr. All-America, All-SEC, 2015 2nd Team All-SEC
FS - Rickey Jefferson..... 36 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT
Key backups: Corey Thompson
Key newcomers: Eric Monroe, Cameron Lewis

This is the most stacked I can remember we've ever been on both sides of the ball; this is a championship team on paper. We just need to find a RG and another LB in order to get to Tampa.
This post was edited on 2/19/16 at 9:42 am
Posted by CaptainColeSlaw
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since May 2013
687 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:46 am to
No love for Ed Paris?
Posted by chilge1
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2009
12137 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:48 am to
I don't think Paris sees much P/T other than special teams if Tre White returns for his senior season. He's clearly at best 5th on the depth chart behind White, Thomas, Toliver, and Jackson, and may get bumped down to 6th when Smith gets to campus.

I know we play a lot of DBs here, but that's a lot of bodies in front of him to make an impact on the field.
Posted by marcnbc
Bossier City, LA
Member since May 2004
4176 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:49 am to
I think Gordon will be granted a 6th year...gonna need to add him when it becomes official.
Posted by lynxcat
Member since Jan 2008
24149 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:51 am to
quote:

This is the most stacked I can remember we've ever been on both sides of the ball. If Kendell Beckwith does indeed decide to return, and if Tre White also decides to return despite reports to the contrary, this is a championship team on paper. We just need to find a RG and another LB in order to get to Tampa.


Agreed. I'm not a pumper and that team is stacked. 80% of the starters will play in the NFL.
This post was edited on 1/10/16 at 10:52 am
Posted by Theboot32
Member since Jan 2016
2435 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:53 am to
Obviously we need Devin White at LB, but I'm not sure that he won't be RB, do we know what position he will play or is it a wait and see type deal?

I know he wanted to play RB in college, maybe we told him he would which is how we were able to secure his commitment?
Posted by LC412000
Any location where a plane flies
Member since Mar 2004
16673 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:54 am to
Are we switching to a 3-4 defense?

I agree with a previous poster that I think Gordon returns at TE.

Also, like a previous poster....Ed Paris? After his first spring game, I had this guy down as a future AA. Guess he is caught up in a numbers game with the talent we have in the defensive backfield
Posted by chilge1
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2009
12137 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:56 am to
quote:

I know he wanted to play RB in college, maybe we told him he would which is how we were able to secure his commitment?


Miles reportedly really likes him at running back, but we have a pretty crowded backfield right now and White has stated in a recent interview that he will play whatever position that staff asks him because he wants to get on the field.

Like Dillon Gordon's redshirt status and Tre White's intentions, it's a little up in the air, but it's also January. I plan to update and bump whenever new information presents itself.
This post was edited on 1/10/16 at 10:57 am
Posted by LC412000
Any location where a plane flies
Member since Mar 2004
16673 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:56 am to
BTW....good thread
Posted by TommyDaTiger
Nawlins
Member since Dec 2015
10698 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:57 am to
Devin White might be the GOAT fullback. Someone who is a beast and great blocker that can also run and catch out the backfield
Posted by Vacherie Saint
Member since Aug 2015
39486 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 10:58 am to
I can't see leaving the right side of the line so devoid of experience.

Either Weathersby or Boutte at RG

Malone at RT with Chidi getting an opportunity to earn it in camp.
Posted by Stellyonidas
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2016
183 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:00 am to
Yeah Gordon and DeSean Smith gonna get some PT. We also got Jacory Washington too. And David Ducre at FB possible.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278407 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:03 am to
quote:

Devin White might be the GOAT fullback. Someone who is a beast and great blocker that can also run and catch out the backfield




sounds worthless
Posted by DC51Tiger
Vienna, Va.
Member since Jan 2015
47 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:05 am to
Got to believe that Pocic moves to LT. Not sure who is best fit for center.
Posted by Stellyonidas
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2016
183 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:07 am to
People r sayin Clapp at C. Sounds good I think.
Posted by NotRight37
Nashville, TN
Member since Jul 2014
5843 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:09 am to
Good job OP
Posted by Tigerfan_95
Member since Jun 2014
2932 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:09 am to
I don't see any way he moves from C to left tackle. He will most likely play center again but if not he would probably play RT
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38259 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:11 am to
If Clapp grabs the C spot, I think Brumfield takes RG and Weatherby at RT
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:13 am to
quote:

Devin White might be the GOAT fullback. Someone who is a beast and great blocker that can also run and catch out the backfield

I think Devin White will be redshirted, drop like 15 pounds and play LB in 2017.
Posted by DC51Tiger
Vienna, Va.
Member since Jan 2015
47 posts
Posted on 1/10/16 at 11:19 am to
Seems like Devin White would see the field early (not as a starter). Doesn't seem like a benefit for a player like him to red-shirt in today's scheme.
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