The Deeper Depth Chart [2 Images]

Having listened to every presser CEO has given and having sifted through everybody else's take on the matter, this is how I think the Depth Chart really plays out.

Notes:
Positions in yellow will usually remain on the field regardless of the formation.
Positions in purple may be on or off the field depending on the formation.

Even though we got our first look at an official Depth Chart today, I work from the assumption that the two-deep preview is merely snap-shot in time, publishing the least amount of information possible. After all, how frequently did we run a base 3-4 without a Nickel in the game?

Offensive Line:
• It sounds like CEO has hinted that Chasen Hines will be the starter at Left Guard, but I think they want to give him another week of rest.
• Nobody thinks Charles Turner is ready yet to step in at Center. But if he was ever going to get a few games in while maintaining his redshirt, this Saturday would be one of those games.
• Jakori Savage has moved back to the O-Line.

Wide Receivers:
• I was surprised to see that Derrick Dillon was not listed in the Slot. Perhaps this is only temporary. Maybe Dee Anderson will redeem himself after he returns in better "condition."
• However, Derrick Dillon may have been forced out of the Slot by the emergence of Trey Palmer. CEO can't stop raving about him.

Running Backs:
• Beyond CEH, your guess is as good as mine. I think most people expect the upper classmen to carry the load more during the early part of the season. Yet, I fully expect to see variety from game one. Any over/under on how many different players record a rushing attempt on Saturday?
• Supposedly, there is no longer a Full Back position... I'll believe it when I don't see it.

Defensive Backs:
• CEO said that Cordale Flott has established himself as the #3 CB.
• Todd Harris is the #3 Safety, but is considered a "starter." This looks to be the case when JaCoby Stevens moves down to the Quarters position. I assume that means Eric Monroe is the #4 Safety.
• He also mentioned that Cam Lewis has found a place as the #2 Nickel.

Inside Linebackers:
• Boy, it's good to be LSU.
• Bottom line, I think CEO has been talking up his #2s, trying to inspire this unit with competition. But it's going to be no surprises here. Michael Divinity at the Mack, Jacob Phillips at the Rover.

Outside Linebackers:
• Andre Anthony is the #3 OLB behind Chaisson and Thornton.
• I don't know where exactly Ray Parker fits in, but it doesn't look like anybody else does either.

Defensive Line:
• I don't really believe that Joseph Evans is a true NT.
• Despite what the official Depth Chart says, I still think it's going to be Rashard Lawrence at RDE and Fehoko/Logan at LDE, but Lawrence seems less than 100% right now.