2023 Roster Evolving 1/15/23

[LittleVol]

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.

Or play many of them at once.

I can almost guarantee he'll play:
- RB
- slot
- Wildcat QB
- Kr
- Hb

 

[perico]

Jacob warren is probably back next year. He has 1 more year.

 

[UTblood4life]

Damn that o-line depth
Need more on defense and two good portal running backs maybe even a qb

 

[RockyTopTexas]

This is very concerning also I say this as hes my favorite player.. time for McCullough to move on he’s a completely liability and has almost passed up Abernathy on dumb/out of position plays..

I will stand my ground and say soph Abs was fkn awesome but he fell off

 

[RockyTopTexas]

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.

I like you. Here’s a cookie

 

[LWSVOL]

...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.

 

[LWSVOL]

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

feedback I've heard is people are not sure he wants to play football. Just doesn't seem interested. I expect him to be out of football or try a much lower level program where there is not a lot of attention.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Hard to grasp there are so many Db's and it's the teams worst position group.

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

Jacob warren is probably back next year. He has 1 more year.

Good catch. He’s been added. Looking at that group now I feel better

 

[Allvols1996]

Jacob warren is probably back next year. He has 1 more year.

Maybe he can make a jump like Fant did. Pretty disappointed in his production considering he really didn’t have any competition.

 

[Allvols1996]

Hard to grasp there are so many Db's and it's the teams worst position group.

Been my point all along. You’re literally whiffing on that many prospects? I don’t think so. And that’s not even getting Dee Williams (one game) or Turrentine on the field.

 

[LouderVol]

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

Here’s what I think we have plus a couple more recruits and portal adds. Obviously the guys listed as NFL could potentially return if eligibility is there along with the portal kids.

Let me know what I’ve missed…pretty sure I’ve ‘mis-positioned’ a couple. Also not sure about some of the seniors who would still have eligibility. Need help there.

** 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 - Jacob Warren SR**
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*
OL - Darnell Wright SR* NFL

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

Holy fook 2024 will be rough for OL.

At most
two Sr
One Jr
Eight So or Redshirt Fr.

And only 1 of those guys has starts.

 

[LAVol1]

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

Apparently he did not think so. I seem to remember a comment by a coach saying something to the effect that Campbell has all the tools to be really good, just needs to apply himself more, which he must not have done.

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Maybe he can make a jump like Fant did. Pretty disappointed in his production considering he really didn’t have any competition.

Absolutely ZERO comp… he has not been good but nor was fant prior to this year

 

[Volfan1000]

I think Heupel and his staff will get at least 3 to 5 transfers from the portal this off season.

 

[Cartervol]

The fact there are that many DB's on the roster and it was that bad? That's a coaching issue.

 

[HoopCreekVol]

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

Is it a natural thing that our D will grow up, mature, and get better due to additional practices and weight room management?

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Holy fook 2024 will be rough for OL.

At most
two Sr
One Jr
Eight So or Redshirt Fr.

And only 1 of those guys has starts.

Offensive coaches have shown that they can coach up the OL. I’m not worried at all.

 

[MSME Vol]

Offensive coaches have shown that they can coach up the OL. I’m not worried at all.

Ya we redshirted 4 this year. 2024 will be their third year in the program. Best way to get OL is to grow them

 

[Rocky Top T]

Wish McCullough and Mitchell would transfer!!!!! They are awful!!?

 

[runthrutheT]

Voldemort is reporting on Twitter that Jeremy annals has another year of eligibility. Took a redshirt in 2019. Is he coming back?

 

[keenobserver]

Maybe this is worthy of a thread in itself, but I was real encouraged by a few freshman this season.

-Sampson and White obviously
-Jourdan Thomas will bring the wood. Someone teach him how to play safety
-Herring is fast and physical
Someone get him ready
-Josephs and Pearce
Point them to the weight room. They're gonna be good

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

Added recent transfers

 

[ThreatLevelVol]

Who is john slaughter

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

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