2023 Roster Evolving 1/15/23

[VolFootballIsLife]

1/15/23 EDIT - Removed portal and NFL-bound kids completely. Tired of tracking their new home or if they may return - it’s too much. Let me know if I missed a portal event

Maybe ‘mis-positioned’ a couple DL/DE guys? If there is a SR returning with eligibility that I left off let me know.

Tried to place in some sense of depth chart but what do I know…with exception of DB group which is somewhat organized but random still

SR* = still another yr eligibility (I think)
SR** = 2023 is last remaining - Super SR (I think)
* by any other year = redshirted a year already

2023 OFFENSE

QB - Joe Milton SR**
QB - Nico Iamaleava FR
QB - Gaston Moore JR*
QB - Navy Shuler JR*

RB - Jabari Small SR
RB - Jaylen Wright JR
RB - Dylan Sampson SO
RB - Khalifa Keith FR
RB - DeSean Bishop FR

TE - Jacob Warren SR**
TE - McCallen Castles SR* UC Davis
TE - Charlie Browder SO*
TE - Ethan Davis FR
TE - Hunter Salmon SR*

WR - Bru McCoy SR*
WR - Ramel Keyton SR**
WR - Squirrel White SO
WR - Dont’e Thornton JR Oregon
WR - Kaleb Webb FR*
WR - Cameron Seldon FR
WR - Nathan Leacock FR
WR - Chas Nimrod FR*
WR - Nate Spillman FR
WR - Jack Jancek JR*
WR - Nigel Lanier SO*

OL - Cooper Mays SR
OL - Jeremiah Crawford SR**
OL - John Campbell SR** Miami
OL - Gerald Mincey JR*
OL - Javontez Spraggins SR
OL - Dayne Davis SR*
OL - Andrej Karic JR Texas
OL - Jackson Lampley SR
OL - Ollie Lane SR**
OL - Addison Nichols FR*
OL - Mo Clipper Jr. FR*
OL - Larry Johnson III SO* JUCO
OL - Shamurod Umarov FR
OL - Trevor Duncan FR
OL - Vysen Lang FR
OL - Ayden Bussell FR
OL - Masai Reddick FR*
OL - Brian Grant FR*

2023 DEFENSE

DL - Omari Thomas SR
DL - Elijah Simmons SR*
DL - Da’Jon Terry SR*
DL - Kurrott Garland SR**
DL - Bryson Eason JR*
DL - Tyre West SO
DL - Dominic Bailey JR*
DL - Omarr Norman-Lott JR - ASU
DL - Daevin Hobbs FR
DL - Amari McNeill SO*

DE - Tyler Baron SR
DE - Joshua Josephs SO
DE - James Pearce Jr. SO
DE - Chandavian Bradley FR
DE - Caleb Herring FR
DE - Jayson Jenkins FR*
DE - Tyree Weathersby FR
DE - Nathan Robinson FR

LB - Aaron Beasley SR*
LB - Keenan Pili SR** BYU
LB - Roman Harrison SR**
LB - Kwauze Garland SR*
LB - Elijah Herring SO
LB - Kalib Perry SO
LB - Arion Carter FR
LB - Jalen Smith FR
LB - Jeremiah Telander FR

DB - Kamal Hadden SR*
DB - Jaylen McCollough SR**
DB - Wesley Walker SR*
DB - Doneiko Slaughter SR
DB - Gabe Jeudy-Lally SR BYU
DB - Brandon Turnage SR*
DB - Warren Burrell SR**
DB - Tamarion McDon. SR
DB - Christian Charles JR
DB - William Wright JR*
DB - Andre Turrentine SO*
DB - Christian Harrison SO
DB - Jordan Matthews FR
DB - Christian Conyer FR
DB - De’Shawn Rucker JR
DB - Jourdan Thomas SO
DB - Cameron Miller FR*
DB - Ricky Gibson FR
DB - John Slaughter FR
DB - Jack Luttrell FR
DB / PR - Dee Williams SR

K - Charles Campbell SR* Indiana
K - J.T. Carver SO*
P - Kolby Morgan SO*
P - Jackson Ross FR*
P/K - Josh Turbyville FR*

LS - Matthew Salansky SR*
LS - Alton Stephens SR*
LS - Bennett Brady SO

 

[BruisedOrange]

...and if I may tag on this question regarding a bowl roster: Can redshirts play in January bowl games without violating their redshirt year?

 

[NO SIR EEE]

I do know these are the Seniors that did not participate in Senior Day activities and right now, intend on returning next season.
LB Aaron Beasley
CB Warren Burrell
OT Jeremiah Crawford
DL Kurott Garland
OLB Roman Harrison
WR Ramel Keyton
OL Ollie Lane
S Jaylen McCollough
QB Joe Milton III
LB Juwan Mitchell

 

[BruisedOrange]

I do know these are the Seniors that did not participate in Senior Day activities and right now, intend on returning next season.
LB Aaron Beasley
CB Warren Burrell
OT Jeremiah Crawford
DL Kurott Garland
OLB Roman Harrison
WR Ramel Keyton
OL Ollie Lane
S Jaylen McCollough
QB Joe Milton III
LB Juwan Mitchell

And the obvious question from this list is: How many of these who are injured could be ready to play as soon as January?

 

[NO SIR EEE]

...and if I may tag on this question regarding a bowl roster: Can redshirts play in January bowl games without violating their redshirt year?

The NCAA changed the rule a few years ago that Redshirt players can compete in up to 4 games and still maintain their Redshirt status. Anything over 4 games and the redshirt is gone.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

And the obvious question from this list is: How many of these who are injured could be ready to play as soon as January?

Surprisingly the only player on that list that is on injury report is Warren Burrell who is out for the season.

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

Adjusted for potential portal departures

 

[Vanhalo]

We do not know how many who enter the portal are just dipping their toes in for the NIL money.
This is the new dynamic on every team.
They are called Portal Samplers.

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

We do not know how many who enter the portal are just dipping their toes in for the NIL money.
This is the new dynamic on every team.

Yep. Good Point. Keeping them on the list in blue but at the bottom of their position group

 

[fossilfiction]

On paper and before hitting the transfer portal, it looks like a really young team for 2023.

 

[FBtime]

On paper and before hitting the transfer portal, it looks like a really young team for 2023.

Not on defense...looks like a very experienced group coming back...which is both good and bad.

 

[625 Gibbs Hall]

...and if I may tag on this question regarding a bowl roster: Can redshirts play in January bowl games without violating their redshirt year?

Yes, as long as it doesn't put them over the four game maximum.

 

[VolinMichigan]

Love it. We have a lot of experience coming back on defense unless anything changes with eligibility or transfers. Looks like next season will rest on the shoulders of Joe Milton and getting comfortable with this group of receivers. Still think the running back room needs a transfer portal guy.

 

[vanillagorilla]

Strike Miles Campbell off the list

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

On paper and before hitting the transfer portal, it looks like a really young team for 2023.

I counted 47 players going into their 3rd+ season

Lots and lots of vets all over the team.

 

[rdk4121]

Strike Miles Campbell off the list

I do not get this one at all. The guy was probably the starter next year.

 

[gobravesvols16]

Looks like we definitely need to target TE’s in the portal as well as another RB and LB and possibly another WR

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

Strike Miles Campbell off the list

Thanks. Keep the updates coming. I’ll try to keep this thread bumped and easily found.

 

[tennesseepride84]

W

EDIT - Thanks to input from others I made an attempt….

Here’s what I think we have plus a couple more recruits and portal. Let me know what I’ve missed…pretty sure I’ve ‘mis-positioned’ a couple:

** My quick thought - that LB group looks thin. Need a portal guy and/or convert someone looking to the future

2023 OFFENSE

QB - Joe Milton SR**
QB - Tayven Jackson FR*
QB - Nico Iamaleava FR
QB - Gaston Moore JR*
QB - Navy Shuler JR*

RB - Jabari Small SR
RB - Jaylen Wright JR
RB - Dylan Sampson SO
RB - Khalifa Keith FR
RB - Len’Neth Whitehead JR* PORTAL
RB - Justin Will-Thomas FR* PORTAL

TE - Charlie Browder SO*
TE - Ethan Davis FR
TE - Hunter Salmon SR*
TE - Miles Campbell SO* PORTAL

WR - Bru McCoy SR*
WR - Ramel Keyton SR**
WR - Squirrel White SO
WR - Walker Merrill JR
WR - Kaleb Webb FR*
WR - Cameron Seldon FR
WR - Nathan Leacock FR
WR - Chas Nimrod FR*
WR - Nate Spillman FR
WR - Jack Jancek JR*
WR - Nigel Lanier SO*
WR - Jaylin Hyatt SR - NFL
WR - Jimmy Holliday SR - PORTAL
WR - Jimmy Calloway. JR* - PORTAL

OL - Cooper Mays SR
OL - Jeremiah Crawford SR**
OL - Gerald Mincey JR*
OL - Javontez Spraggins SR
OL - Dayne Davis SR*
OL - Jackson Lampley SR
OL - Ollie Lane SR**
OL - RJ Perry JR*
OL - William Parker SO*
OL - Addison Nichols FR*
OL - Mo Clipper Jr. FR*
OL - Shamurod Umarov FR
OL - Trevor Duncan FR
OL - Vysen Lang FR
OL - Ayden Bussell FR
OL - Masai Reddick FR*
OL - Brian Grant FR*

2023 DEFENSE

DL - Omari Thomas SR
DL - Elijah Simmons SR*
DL - Da’Jon Terry SR*
DL - Kurrott Garland SR**
DL - Bryson Eason JR*
DL - Tyre West SO
DL - Dominic Bailey JR*
DL - Daevin Hobbs FR
DL - Jordan Phillips FR*
DL - Amari McNeill SO*

DE - Tyler Baron SR
DE - Joshua Josephs SO
DE - James Pearce Jr. SO
DE - Chandavian Bradley FR
DE - Caleb Herring FR
DE - Jayson Jenkins FR*
DE - Tyree Weathersby FR
DE - Nathan Robinson FR
DE - Byron Young SR** NFL

LB - Aaron Beasley SR*
LB - Juwan Mitchell SR**
LB - Roman Harrison SR**
LB - Kwauze Garland SR*
LB - Elijah Herring SO
LB - Kalib Perry SO
LB - Jalen Smith FR
LB - Jeremiah Telander FR

DB - Kamal Hadden SR*
DB - Jaylen McCollough SR**
DB - Wesley Walker SR*
DB - Doneiko Slaughter SR
DB - Brandon Turnage SR*
DB - Warren Burrell SR**
DB - Tamarion McDon. SR
DB - Christian Charles JR
DB - William Wright JR*
DB - Andre Turrentine SO*
DB - Christian Harrison SO
DB - Sylvester Smith FR
DB - Jordan Matthews FR
DB - Christian Conyer FR
DB - De’Shawn Rucker JR
DB - Jourdan Thomas SO
DB - Cameron Miller FR*
DB - Ricky Gibson FR
DB - John Slaughter FR
DB - Jack Luttrell FR
DB / PR - Dee Williams SR

K - J.T. Carver SO*
P - Kolby Morgan SO*
P - Jackson Ross FR*
P/K - Josh Turbyville FR*

LS - Matthew Salansky SR*
LS - Alton Stephens SR*
LS - Bennett Brady SO

Where is Darnell Wright. I know it’s a strong possibility he may go pro, but also a possibility he returns.

 

[Vanhalo]

Portal Samplers

 

[Jaingo]

The way out OL played this year, they should be even more productive. Would be a great time to initiate a FR QB if JM3 is not the man.

 

[Sarms58]

Cameron Seldon could end up anywhere from WR, RB, or TE on offense to LB or Safety on defense. Good athlete - I hope we find a spot that works for him and for us.

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

W

Where is Darnell Wright. I know it’s a strong possibility he may go pro, but also a possibility he returns.

Thank You. That was just a plain oversight

 

[Sarms58]

W

Where is Darnell Wright. I know it’s a strong possibility he may go pro, but also a possibility he returns.

I think he’s gonna project high enough to make it a no brainer. We had him for 4 years and these last two he has really matured as a player. I think he plays on Sundays next year. I’m glad he stayed when other bailed out.

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

Cameron Seldon could end up anywhere from WR, RB, or TE on offense to LB or Safety on defense. Good athlete - I hope we find a spot that works for him and for us.

You’re absolutely correct. Made an assumption. I think he could get playing time at WR first year like Squirrel did this year and be an impact player Year 2…if not Year 1. But he absolutely could be placed somewhere else.