Defensive depth chart
Here's my defensive depth chart for the upcoming college football preview...
Defensive End: Damien Holmes, 97, 6-3, 265, So. - Datone Jones' injury paves way for Holmes, now he must deliver
Owamagbe Odighizuwa, 6-4, 240, Fr.
Defensive Tackle: David Carter, 85, 6-5, 301, Sr. - Performed well in spot time, but loss of Brian Price means more pressure
Donovan Carter, 6-1, 280, So.
Defensive Tackle: Justin Edison, 99, 6-4, 290, Jr. - Spring camp success story has to provide every-down reliability
Cassius Marsh, 6-4, 285, Fr.
Defensive End: Nate Chandler, 89, 6-5, 290, Jr. - Converted tight end bulked up in offseason, drew raves from coaches
Iuta Tepa, 6-1, 248, So.
Outside Linebacker: Akeem Ayers, 10, 6-4, 255, Jr. - Projected high draft pick will be monster on stat sheet
Isaiah Bowens, 6-1, 241, RS Fr.
Middle Linebacker: Steve Sloan, 43, 6-4, 228, Jr. - Eked out tough offseason battle with Larimore for starting role
Patrick Larimore, 6-3, 249, So.
Outside Linebacker: Sean Westgate, 11, 5-11, 217, Jr. - Oak Park product plays beyond size, but can he handle every down?
Glenn Love, 6-4, 220, Jr.
Cornerback: Sheldon Price, 22, 6-2, 178, So. - Being picked on last year has prepared him for increased scrutiny
Courtney Viney, 5-8, 168, Jr.
Strong Safety: Tony Dye, 6, 5-11, 205, Jr. - Steady presence at safety, but Riley creeping up fast after impressive camp
Dietrich Riley, 6-0, 201, Fr.
Free Safety: Rahim Moore, 3, 6-1, 196, Jr. - Nation's top safety could be first-rounder with big season
Dalton Hilliard, 6-0, 192, So.
Cornerback: Aaron Hester, 21, 6-1, 203, So. - Tabbed starter going into '09 but broken leg dashed big dreams
Andrew Abbott, 5-10, 178, So.
Keenan Graham is not in the two-deep at defensive end?
What happened to Keenan graham?
he's still young, RS Fr, So I would bet he'll have his time.
I'm excited to see when he gets to his potential too!
What is the take on freshman walk on DB Josh Barut? He turned down full rides at Brown and the Naval Academy .