2014 Offensive Line

The big bodies on both lines will play a crucial part in the Tigers success in 2014, like every season.

With the anticipated departures of La'el Collins and Trai Turner to the NFL, the tigers will not return starters at the left tackle and right guard positions. The only senior on the line, Josh Williford retired due to injuries during the season.

So...Who starts along the offensive line, specifically at the tackle and right guard spots for the 2014 campaign?

Tackle:
Gerald Hawkins returns as a RsSo who started at RT. Does he play LT?
Ethan Pocic was a highly touted tackle prospect coming out of HS and spent his freshman season as the second string center. Can he snag one of the tackle positions?
Evan Washington didnt play in 2012 or 2011 due to injuries and academics, after redshirting in 2010. He was arguably the top reserve tackle this past season.
Others candidates are Josh Boutte (Collins backup on the two deep this past season as a true freshman), Derek Edinburgh (reserve right tackle, ideal tackle body, will be RsSo next year), Jonah Austin (top reserve guard this past season)

Right Guard:
Assuming Vadal Alexander anchors LG next season
Josh Boutte, guard may be his natural position despite backing up at LT last year
Jonah Austin, played this season in jumbo packages and was the top reserve guard in 2013
Hoko Fanikia, backup RG this past season. I am skeptical whether he is a starting guard in the SEC. Very big player who came in out of shape from JUCO, questionable pulling abilities, but a great run blocker
Other candidates are Andy Dodd (redshirted in 2013, looked good per reports in camp, recovering from shoulder injury), Garrett Brumfield (true freshman in 2014), and Will Clapp (true freshman in 2014)


Early look at the starters:

LT: Hawkins
LG: Alexanger
C: Porter
RG: Austin or Boutte
RT: Pocic or Washington

I'd say these seven are our top returning linemen. Who do y'all think starts?
Obviously, whoever wins a job will affect the competition at other spots on the line (RT battle will be contingent on who is playing LT, etc)
Hawk and Pocic are tall, long, and athletic linemen who fare well being paired with a mauler at guard

Also, what positions do y'all expect certain players to log time at?
Austin, Boutte, Dodd at guard or tackle?
Are the tackles better suited on the left or right side?
Is Malone the backup center? Where do Brumfield and Clapp play? Redshirts?


Obviously everything could change if someones returns to school and waits on the draft.
Just trying to stir some intelligent discussion on the OLine