Way way WAY Too Early Depth Chart for 2022
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Regarding Dekkers - he's had some inaccurate throws, yes, but he also had a couple drops early in the Kansas game. Its also somewhat unrealistic to expect a guy sitting (standing) on a bench to come in lights out all the time. I don't have many concerns at this point regarding him. If anything I'm more excited by his run against Kansas - Yes, it was Kansas, I know - but I still had no idea he could run reasonably well.
I'm sure he has plenty to work - when to put touch on the ball, when he can unleash it etc - thats to be expected. but I'm not worried about a handful of pass plays - the talent flashes. Its up to how hard he works - the coaching staff - and learning from a successful guy in front of him and learn everything he can from a 4 year starter.
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Overall and this might sound crazy because I'm sure it is - why can't we win 7 or 8 games next year? Yes, we'll be young. Granted - but we tend to start slow in September anyways so an early bump or two there really is kind of muted by that fact that we tend to have them anyways.
Hufford, Simmons, Remsburg - presuming he's back in the starting lineup - plus Ramos who started in the past return for at least a decent foundation of some experience. And potentially Downing. Plus potentially some of the younger guys to step up.
Brock, Silas, Sanders - sure, they may not individually be as good as Breece but thats not a bad running back room.
I feel like receiver (IMO) is really where we might be youngest but given that that might be the weakest position on offense this year outside of Hutchinson in terms of proven commodities - I'm not sure if that's a back breaker? I like Potter's quickness, Andersen and Bitter have had moments etc...and of course Noel. So It'll be a young group yes but similar to TE where you have Rus and then a guy like Dean who has had flashes as receiver but I wonder about his prowess blocking.
Defensively - I'll worry about line backer even though Vaughn played well while filling in for Vance, I lke Horne's ability - but losing all three of those guys who have meant so much... that's potentially devastating.
Up front I agree if McDonald leaves that'll hurt but honestly I think we'll miss Eyioma's ability to play nose and end in the front and command blockers. I think he has a good chance of making a roster - drafted maybe not. But the ability to play inside and outside in the NFL I think gives him a chance.
the Secondary I feel like is set up well, especially if Young comes back. Again, younger but a lot of those guys have had big moments with tampa, McDonald and Beau along with King.
Kicker - well, thats a worry but it usually has been so I'm not going to fret too much.
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do I think they'll challenge for a big 12 title ? No, probably not.
But I will be more surprised if they go 4-8 than if they are in the running and finish 8-4.
but that's just me.
I'm sure he has plenty to work - when to put touch on the ball, when he can unleash it etc - thats to be expected. but I'm not worried about a handful of pass plays - the talent flashes. Its up to how hard he works - the coaching staff - and learning from a successful guy in front of him and learn everything he can from a 4 year starter.
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Overall and this might sound crazy because I'm sure it is - why can't we win 7 or 8 games next year? Yes, we'll be young. Granted - but we tend to start slow in September anyways so an early bump or two there really is kind of muted by that fact that we tend to have them anyways.
Hufford, Simmons, Remsburg - presuming he's back in the starting lineup - plus Ramos who started in the past return for at least a decent foundation of some experience. And potentially Downing. Plus potentially some of the younger guys to step up.
Brock, Silas, Sanders - sure, they may not individually be as good as Breece but thats not a bad running back room.
I feel like receiver (IMO) is really where we might be youngest but given that that might be the weakest position on offense this year outside of Hutchinson in terms of proven commodities - I'm not sure if that's a back breaker? I like Potter's quickness, Andersen and Bitter have had moments etc...and of course Noel. So It'll be a young group yes but similar to TE where you have Rus and then a guy like Dean who has had flashes as receiver but I wonder about his prowess blocking.
Defensively - I'll worry about line backer even though Vaughn played well while filling in for Vance, I lke Horne's ability - but losing all three of those guys who have meant so much... that's potentially devastating.
Up front I agree if McDonald leaves that'll hurt but honestly I think we'll miss Eyioma's ability to play nose and end in the front and command blockers. I think he has a good chance of making a roster - drafted maybe not. But the ability to play inside and outside in the NFL I think gives him a chance.
the Secondary I feel like is set up well, especially if Young comes back. Again, younger but a lot of those guys have had big moments with tampa, McDonald and Beau along with King.
Kicker - well, thats a worry but it usually has been so I'm not going to fret too much.
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do I think they'll challenge for a big 12 title ? No, probably not.
But I will be more surprised if they go 4-8 than if they are in the running and finish 8-4.
but that's just me.
Well - I applaud your optimism. Hope you are correct. But I doubt next years team will have a better record than this year. Yes, we have some good young guys - but I doubt they can match this senior class - out of the chute.
I love a starting corner duo of Anthony Johnson and Myles Purchase that is going to be great.
- I think you nail the starting 5 OL. Ramos is a good center we've been told. Remsburg balled during the Fiesta Bowl year, wasn't healthy last year. Keeping Hufford at tackle is smart.
- WR: I think Daniel Jackson starts or Greg Gaines unseats somebody and starts right away. My starting 3 WR would be Jaylin Noel, Gaines (maybe our best WR recruit ever), and then Daniel Jackson. I am not sold on Shaw's speed and think he's a good goal line option.
- Blake Peterson I think is the breakout defensive guy on the team next year. Had two sacks this year and barely played much, maybe snaps in 4 games.
- Cole Pederson or Cory Reeder the transfer earns a starting LB spot. I like the other two with Gerry Vaughn and Aric Horne. Aric Horne makes plays when he's on the field, also love his speed. Kym Mani King is a difference maker at safety too. He played injured for almost the entire year with a messed up hand and was still really good.
We have almost no production returning at the skill positions - WR, TE, RB, QB. I don’t know if I can remember a year like this. WR and TE seem wide open for playing time so I think we could see 1 or 2 true freshman make an impact, as well as guys from the portal. I really hope Stogner was wowed by the crowd in Hilton and enjoyed hanging out with Charlie Kolar. I think Stogner is a big talent and ISU’s TE-heavy scheme has to be appealing. He’s a Mackey Award finalist if he can fill Charlie’s spot. That would help a ton.
Soooo ummmm.... there was a reason I didn't want to update the board when people were asking a week ago..
I'm going to take names out of guys transferring, but I won't add anyone until the dust settles. More transfers out and in to come.
I'm going to take names out of guys transferring, but I won't add anyone until the dust settles. More transfers out and in to come.
Anderson at WRZ is gone and Anthony Johnson is back right? I think those are the only two changes you still need to make on the original board. Thanks for tracking this
Here's my hand at this
QB - Hunter Dekkers, Ashton Cook OR Aidan Bouman
RB - Jirehl Brock OR Deon Silas OR Eli Sanders (Will be decided in camp)
WRX - Daniel Jackson, Darren Wilson
WRM - Jaylin Noel, Quaron Adams
WRZ - Xavier Hutchinson, Sean Shaw
TE - Easton Dean, Tyler Moore
F - Jared Rus
LT- James Neal, Tyler Miller
LG- Jarrod Hufford, Hayden Pauls
C- Trevor Downing, Joey Ramos,
RG- Darrell Simmons, Deylin Hasert
RT- Jake Remsburg, Grant Treiber
DE - MJ Anderson, Blake Petersen
DE - Will McDonald, Jayden Grey
DT - JR Singleton, Isaiah Lee OR Tyler Onyedim
LB - Gerry Vaughn, Carston Marshall
LB - O Rien Vance, Cole Pedersen
LB - Colby Reeder, Jacob Imming
CB - Myles Purchase, Michal Antoine OR DJ Miller
CB - Anthony Johnson, TJ Tampa
S - Craig McDonald, Jordyn Morgan
Star* - Beau Freyler, Mason Chambers
S - Malik Verdon, Jeremiah Cooper
QB - Hunter Dekkers, Ashton Cook OR Aidan Bouman
RB - Jirehl Brock OR Deon Silas OR Eli Sanders (Will be decided in camp)
WRX - Daniel Jackson, Darren Wilson
WRM - Jaylin Noel, Quaron Adams
WRZ - Xavier Hutchinson, Sean Shaw
TE - Easton Dean, Tyler Moore
F - Jared Rus
LT- James Neal, Tyler Miller
LG- Jarrod Hufford, Hayden Pauls
C- Trevor Downing, Joey Ramos,
RG- Darrell Simmons, Deylin Hasert
RT- Jake Remsburg, Grant Treiber
DE - MJ Anderson, Blake Petersen
DE - Will McDonald, Jayden Grey
DT - JR Singleton, Isaiah Lee OR Tyler Onyedim
LB - Gerry Vaughn, Carston Marshall
LB - O Rien Vance, Cole Pedersen
LB - Colby Reeder, Jacob Imming
CB - Myles Purchase, Michal Antoine OR DJ Miller
CB - Anthony Johnson, TJ Tampa
S - Craig McDonald, Jordyn Morgan
Star* - Beau Freyler, Mason Chambers
S - Malik Verdon, Jeremiah Cooper
Would be nice, obviously, if any of the three came back.
4L must not be hearing news as again, none are on his update from yesterday.
I’d stick Hufford back at LT, Downing back to LG and Ramos to C.
I’d also have Lee starting at DT.
can’t argue much else at the moment.
Why?
Hufford is naturally a guard and struggled in space. I'm wondering if Ramos at #2 center was a needed a body for the 2s thing? My guess is Simmons is the guard that slides in to center to allow Hufford to play inside.
Ix X coming back? I have a hard time seeing him not make a run at the NFL
