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Qb-4, recruit one every year and use graduate transfers if needed to fill out year to year.
Rb-5-6 have to have 1 a year, 2 at most unless needed or a kid you can't turn away is the 3rd. Cain if he really wanted in this year and the other 2 don't mind is an example though not going to happen.
Wr-10 this is a position we have taken too many if in the past. Always gonna take more because it's an attrition position.
Te-4 I get the blocking/catching differences but in college they don't have to be mutually exclusive. If you can't at least chip then you don't play.
OL-17-18 essentially as many good bodies with potential you can have. The numbers will always be high then pare down as attrition occurs.
C-2-3 third is a guy that can move around inside.
OT-7-8 as many as possible. Too many flameouts and guys that are better suited inside.
OG-7-8 is gonna be overloaded because of have OTs moving inside in college.

40-42 on offense

DE-8 have to have big depth. Some aren't going to develop, some not really fit. Have to start recruiting better guys that naturally have size and athleticism or get some if these WDE,OLB types with frames capable of adding bulk and staying athletic. This position is the difference between Bama, Clemson and everyone else.
NT-4-5 one a year
OLB-7-8 have to take one we think can rush the passer yearly. Have to have depth. High injury position. Gazelles playing with the Lions.
ILB-6-7 important position. Take a couple a year. I think Aranda has done well here.
CB-7 have to cover so many guys these days and the nickel has greatly expanded since Mathieu.
S-7-8 another important position because of the offenses these days. Guys flame out a bit so need depth. Also will have some play nickel or grow to LB.

That's 40-42 on defense.

We love kickers and snappers which I don't really mind if it's working.
ST-4-5
LS-1 we will likely have a year or two when 2 are on schollie.
K-2 unless you get a good walkon 2 is a good number. One likely a kickoff guy.
P-1-2 never know which is gonna be good year to year and even punters are specialized these days with poochers and punters. It's nuts.

I love this tread. I see some QB depth coming from preferred walk-ons. If they develop, LSU can give them scholarships after 2 years without counting towards the annual limit. I think we promised the KO guy a scholarship like we gave the punter (Zach) this year.

I don't think college teams are carrying 18 OL. Most of them are cross training to generate depth rather than actually going a true 3 deep. I prefer to shoot for 15 as a more realistic goal. Also, OL is about the last bastion for redshirts as well.

With the preponderance of 4 wide sets, we might need more WR or maybe RB/WR hybrids.

WDE translate into OLB in a 3-4 scheme. We don't need as many true NT since they don't play in dime and don't always play in nickel. Some big DE should be able to cross train for emergency depth, so I think 3 would be fine.

Likewise LB are often pulled in Nickle & Dime sets. I would go with your lower end numbers or 13 LB
I would go heavy on DB. Some of the safeties can be hybrid S/OLB guys. Safeties are great for special teams as well.