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Which true freshman do you see starting or playing significant time this year?
Posted on 7/29/26 at 9:41 am
Posted on 7/29/26 at 9:41 am
Feel like Geralds, Anderson or Brown will be on the field (if not all of them) but anybody else you think steps up between now and opening night?
Posted on 7/29/26 at 9:45 am to John Rambeaux
The portal has really hurt freshmen's contribution in college football, but besides the three you mentioned, I think the only others who have a shot are:
Corey Barber: highly rated WR. I only include him because it seems like that group is wide open. There isn't a dude who you know will take over.
Trenton Henderson: Rush end could get backup reps
Havon Finney Jr: CB Depth behind Pickett and Woodland is unknown
Corey Barber: highly rated WR. I only include him because it seems like that group is wide open. There isn't a dude who you know will take over.
Trenton Henderson: Rush end could get backup reps
Havon Finney Jr: CB Depth behind Pickett and Woodland is unknown
Posted on 7/29/26 at 9:48 am to John Rambeaux
Finney for sure
Brysten Martinez?
Corey barber & Jabari Mack?
Jc Anderson?
Several special teams candidates
Aidan hall
Isaiah Washington
Dez Ellis
Brysten Martinez?
Corey barber & Jabari Mack?
Jc Anderson?
Several special teams candidates
Aidan hall
Isaiah Washington
Dez Ellis
Posted on 7/29/26 at 9:55 am to Lester Earl
Finney might be cb3 this year
Posted on 7/29/26 at 10:17 am to John Rambeaux
Havon Finney might be the next #3 CB on the roster, so I think he'll get some time.
Martinez may get a look at Tackle, especially if Davis struggles.
Martinez may get a look at Tackle, especially if Davis struggles.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 10:36 am to John Rambeaux
The freshmen DTs seem like an obvious pick here after both getting 1s snaps in the spring
Posted on 7/29/26 at 12:54 pm to Lester Earl
quote:The OL depth is so bad (No better than the last few years) that he could very well see some playing time if he learns his assignments quickly. (Hardest part for a young OL)
Brysten Martinez?
it totally doesn't matter how big and strong you are if you don't know your reads and who to block.
OL is 5 playing as 1, not 5 individuals doing their own thing. (Ths was a massive problem under BK with Sylvester Davis coaching OL)
Posted on 7/29/26 at 1:13 pm to John Rambeaux
Richard Anderson, deuce, and brown
Jabari Mack
Finney
Martinez
Jabari Mack
Finney
Martinez
Posted on 7/29/26 at 2:16 pm to John Rambeaux
Feels like it could be any of the 3 DTs. Guessing game honestly, but I think we know for sure we'll get at least 1 freshman to be a key contributor on this team.
What I'm most interested in is who returning from last year's team will take a big step up. I have a few guys in my head that could really change the outlook for this team if they take a big leap from 2025 to 2026:
Weston Davis
- Would solidify the OL from left to right. We know we're set at LT and C, so a solid RT would really give me a lot of confidence in the line as a whole.
Dahvon Keys / Tylen Singleton
- If either of these guys steps up to being a high caliber SEC LB, that would give us 3 really good LBs. That's a recipe for a nasty defense.
- Charles Ross, Keylan Moses, and Zach Weeks could also factor in here, but I feel like Keys and Singleton are clearly above them. Would love to be wrong there.
Damien Shanklin / Dylan Carpenter
- Feels like we're missing depth at DE. Jordan Ross is clearly a fantastic athlete, but I feel like his production is still a bit of a question mark. Shanklin or Carpenter stepping up would give us a really strong pass rush alongside Umanmielen.
Caden Durham
- No one is talking about Caden now that Harlem owns this backfield, but if he can have a healthy 2026, this running game is going to be unstoppable with him and Harlem. Dilin Jones appears like he will factor in as well, but I don't think he has the home run ability that Durham has.
I may start my own thread on this in a couple weeks when we're in the thick of it.
What I'm most interested in is who returning from last year's team will take a big step up. I have a few guys in my head that could really change the outlook for this team if they take a big leap from 2025 to 2026:
Weston Davis
- Would solidify the OL from left to right. We know we're set at LT and C, so a solid RT would really give me a lot of confidence in the line as a whole.
Dahvon Keys / Tylen Singleton
- If either of these guys steps up to being a high caliber SEC LB, that would give us 3 really good LBs. That's a recipe for a nasty defense.
- Charles Ross, Keylan Moses, and Zach Weeks could also factor in here, but I feel like Keys and Singleton are clearly above them. Would love to be wrong there.
Damien Shanklin / Dylan Carpenter
- Feels like we're missing depth at DE. Jordan Ross is clearly a fantastic athlete, but I feel like his production is still a bit of a question mark. Shanklin or Carpenter stepping up would give us a really strong pass rush alongside Umanmielen.
Caden Durham
- No one is talking about Caden now that Harlem owns this backfield, but if he can have a healthy 2026, this running game is going to be unstoppable with him and Harlem. Dilin Jones appears like he will factor in as well, but I don't think he has the home run ability that Durham has.
I may start my own thread on this in a couple weeks when we're in the thick of it.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 2:47 pm to iamandykeim
quote:
Dilin Jones appears like he will factor in as well,
Got the impression from the spring that he was ahead of the rest. We’ll find out soon enough.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 3:17 pm to John Rambeaux
As a couple others have mentioned, Havon Finney is the safest bet.
Hopefully the D Lineman will be too good to keep of the field, but I expect they’re going to be eased in slowly.
I could see Jabari Mack making a little noise. I think he’ll be the first freshman receiver in.
Hopefully the D Lineman will be too good to keep of the field, but I expect they’re going to be eased in slowly.
I could see Jabari Mack making a little noise. I think he’ll be the first freshman receiver in.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 3:23 pm to John Rambeaux
I would think more than normal. Since there isn't a redshirt anymore, more younger players can get valuable minutes in blow outs.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 3:32 pm to thumperpait
Since when are you not allowed to redshirt?
Posted on 7/29/26 at 3:41 pm to thumperpait
quote:
I would think more than normal. Since there isn't a redshirt anymore, more younger players can get valuable minutes in blow outs.
Redshirt still exists this season
It changes to 5 for 5 for all incoming freshman in 2027 class and beyond.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 3:44 pm to GorgeousGeorge
quote:
Since when are you not allowed to redshirt?
NCAA adopted a new 5 to play 5 rule, eliminating redshirts.
quote:
Under the new rule, athletes in all sports will be given five years of eligibility over five seasons once their college eligibility clock begins. The clock starts upon initial full-time enrollment in college or at the beginning of the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.
LINK
Posted on 7/29/26 at 3:50 pm to The Hurricane
Good to know! Thanks!
Posted on 7/29/26 at 4:49 pm to thunderbird1100
quote:
Redshirt still exists this season
It changes to 5 for 5 for all incoming freshman in 2027 class and beyond.
I was mistaken. I down voted my self.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 4:51 pm to John Rambeaux
The ones that were paid the most.
Posted on 7/29/26 at 5:54 pm to Chalkywhite84
quote:Pretty much this. Gonna have my eye on Jabari Mack. WR is deep but I expect him to make some noise.
Richard Anderson, deuce, and brown
Jabari Mack
Finney Martinez
Posted on 7/29/26 at 7:21 pm to baytiger11
Jabari Mack and Havon Finney. Jabari is good enough and physically ready to start at one of the Wide receiver positions imo, and Havon will see plenty playing time due to lack of experienced depth in the cornerback room.
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