2012 Depth Chart & Coaching Staff (Updated: 12/6/12)

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Projected Depth Chart (Updated: 12/6/12)

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* denotes returning starter

Bold denotes on scholarship

No bold denotes walk-on

-- denotes not on the spring roster

^1T denotes First Team (Starter)

^2T denotes Second Team (Two-Deep)

^C denotes Contributor (Depth)

^RS denotes will more likely put on redshirt this season

^ST denotes scout team; not on the 105-man roster

^TR denotes will sit out for 2012 season due to transfer rule

^U denotes will sit out indefinitely due to undisclosed reason

^I denotes will sit out indefinitely due to injury/illness

^IR denotes will sit out for 2012 season due to injury/illness

^IRM denotes will sit out for 2012 season due to injury with medical hardship

^*LT* denotes left the team

Archives: 2010 | 2011

Offense (Approximation of 1 RB, 1 FB/TE and 3 WR set)

Quarterback

^1T 12 Jonathan Wallace | 6-2 | 205 | Freshman | Phenix City, Ala.

^2T 10 Kiehl Frazier | 6-2 | 228 | Sophomore | Springdale, Ark.

^2T * 15 Clint Moseley | 6-4 | 233 | R-Junior | Leroy, Ala.

19 Tate O'Connor | 6-2 | 177 | R-Freshman | Savannah, Ga.

^RS 17 Ryan Carter | 6-2 | 200 | Freshman | Hoover, Ala.

Running Back

^1T 21 Tre Mason | 5-10 | 196 | Sophomore | Lake Worth, Fla. -- OR --

^1T * 23 Onterio McCalebb | 5-11 | 168 | Senior | Fort Meade, Fla.

^2T 22 Mike Blakely | 5-9 | 206 | R-Freshman | Bradenton, Fla.

^C 20 Corey Grant | 5-11 | 205 | R-Sophomore | Opelika, Ala.

41 Patrick Lymon | 5-10 | 185 | Sophomore | Huntsville, Ala.

42 Chandler Shakespeare | 5-10 | 209 | Junior | Oxford, Ala.

44 Johnny Lockett | 5-9 | 194 | Sophomore | Sweet Water, Ala.

Full Back/Tight End

^1T * 43 Philip Lutzenkirchen | 6-5 | 256 | Senior | Marietta, Ga. -- OR --(Tight End)

^1T 35 Jay Prosch | 6-0 | 253 | Junior | Mobile, Ala. (Full Back)

^2T 48 Blake Burgess | 6-3 | 255 | R-Junior | Vestavia Hills, Ala. (Full Back)

^2T 81 C.J. Uzomah | 6-4 | 246 | Sophomore | Suwanee, Ga. (Tight End) -- OR --

^2T 11 Brandon Fulse | 6-4 | 250 | Sophomore | Fort Meade, Fla. (Tight End)

^C 33 Chris Landrum | 6-3 | 238 | R-Freshman | Sweet Water, Ala. (Full Back)

^RS 46 Ricky Parks | 6-3 | 235 | Freshman | Hogansville, Ga. (Tight End)

47 Patrick Young | 6-4 | 218 | R-Freshman | Trussville, Ala. (Full Back)

83 Michael Clifton | 6-3 | 225 | Freshman | Evans, Ga.

^RS 41 Spencer Smith | 6-6 | 235 | Freshman | Birmingham, Ala.

Split End (X)

^1T * 80 Emory Blake | 6-2 | 197 | Senior | Austin, Texas

^2T 18 Sammie Coates | 6-2 | 200 | R-Freshman | Leroy, Ala.

^C 82 Melvin Ray | 6-3 | 205 | R-Freshman | Cairo, Ga.

^RS 36 Octavious Andrews | 6-0 | 170 | Sophomore | Decatur, Ga.

Flanker (Z)

^1T 3 DeAngelo Benton | 6-2 | 208 | Senior | Bastrop, La.

^2T 85 Travante Stallworth | 5-9 | 188 | Senior | Leesville, La.

^C 89 Jaylon Denson | 6-3 | 208 | Sophomore | Hoover, Ala.

^C 8 Anthony Morgan | 5-11 | 201 | Senior | Brantley, Ala.

Slot Receiver (Y)

^1T 1 Trovon Reed | 6-0 | 186 | R-Sophomore | Thibodaux, La. -- OR --

^1T 4 Quan Bray | 5-10 | 184 | Sophomore | LaGrange, Ga.

^2T 5 Ricardo Louis | 6-2 | 210 | Freshman | Miami Beach, Fla.

^C 86 Dimitri Reese | 5-11 | 173 | R-Sophomore | Birmingham, Ala.

39 B.J. Trimble | 5-10 | 168 | Freshman | Fayetteville, Ga.

Left Tackle

^1T 73 Greg Robinson | 6-5 | 311 | R-Freshman | Thibodaux, La.

^2T 62 Chad Slade | 6-5 | 301 | R-Sophomore | Moody, Ala.

^RS 72 Shon Coleman | 6-6 | 302 | Freshman | Memphis, Tenn.

^RS 77 Shane Callahan | 6-6 | 280 | Freshman | Parker, Colo.

Left Guard

^1T 71 John Sullen | 6-5 | 313 | Senior | Auburn, Ala.

^2T 75 Christian Westerman | 6-4 | 298 | R-Freshman | Chandler, Ariz.

^RS 63 Alex Kozan | 6-4 | 294 | Freshman | Castle Rock, Colo.

78 Colton Wingard | 6-2 | 289 | R-Sophomore | Alabaster, Ala.

Center

^1T * 50 Reese Dismukes | 6-3 | 302 | Sophomore | Spanish Fort, Ala.

^2T 65 Tunde Fariyike | 6-3 | 301 | R-Sophomore | Thomaston, Ga.

^RS 79 Eric Averett | 6-3 | 249 | Freshman | Enterprise, Ala.

Right Guard

^1T 62 Chad Slade | 6-5 | 301 | R-Sophomore | Moody, Ala.

^2T 71 John Sullen | 6-5 | 313 | Senior | Auburn, Ala.

^IR 76 Jordan Diamond | 6-6 | 315 | Freshman | Chicago, Ill.

^RS 74 Will Adams | 6-7 | 280 | Freshman | Tyrone, Ga.

^RS 69 Joshua Parker | 6-1 | 275 | Freshman | Cullman, Ala.

Right Tackle

^{1T IR} 56 Avery Young | 6-6 | 295 | Freshman | Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. -- OR --

^2T 51 Patrick Miller | 6-7 | 288 | Freshman | West Palm Beach, Fla.

^RS 70 Robert Leff | 6-6 | 270 | Freshman | Fairhope, Ala.

Defense (Approximation of base 4-3 scheme)

Left Defensive End

^1T * 94 Nosa Eguae | 6-2 | 268 | R-Junior | Mansfield, Texas

^2T 95 Dee Ford | 6-4 | 246 | R-Junior | Odenville, Ala.

^C 45 Keymiya Harrell | 6-5 | 260 | R-Freshman | Plantersville, Ala.

^RS 42 Gimel President | 6-4 | 244 | Freshman | Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

^RS 68 John Glover | 6-4 | 230 | Freshman | Greensboro, Ala.

Defensive Tackle

^1T 90 Gabe Wright | 6-3 | 299 | Sophomore | Columbus, Ga.

^2T * 92 Ken Carter | 6-5 | 294 | Junior | Greenville, Ala.

^C 74 Jamar Travis | 6-0 | 302 | Senior | Brewton, Ala.

^RS 91 Tyler Nero | 6-2 | 277 | Freshman | Atmore, Ala.

^RS 67 Delondre DeJarnett | 6-2 | 290 | Freshman | Clanton, Ala.

Defensive Tackle

^1T 98 Angelo Blackson | 6-4 | 310 | Sophomore | Bear, Delaware

^2T * 54 Jeffrey Whitaker | 6-4 | 310 | Junior | Warner Robins, Ga.

^C 96 Devaunte Sigler | 6-4 | 295 | Sophomore | Mobile, Ala.

^C 93 JaBrian Niles | 6-2 | 292 | R-Freshman | Mobile, Ala.

99 Brian Walsh | 6-3 | 308 | R-Freshman | Winter Springs, Fla.

Right Defensive End

^1T * 55 Corey Lemonier | 6-4 | 250 | Junior | Hialeah, Fla.

^2T 13 Craig Sanders | 6-4 | 257 | Junior | Clio, Ala.

^C 10 LaDarius Owens | 6-2 | 260 | R-Sophomore | Bessemer, Ala. (Stand-up Rusher on Free Blitz Package)

^C 52 Justin Delaine | 6-5 | 253 | R-Sophomore | Linden, Ala.

^RS 97 Reid Brooks | 6-2 | 230 | Freshman | Dothan, Ala.

Strong Side Linebacker

^1T * 35 Jonathan Evans | 5-11 | 225 | Senior | Prichard, Ala.

^2T 26 Justin Garrett | 6-1 | 206 | Sophomore | Tucker, Ga. (Nickel Linebacker)

^C 44 Anthony Swain | 6-2 | 245 | R-Freshman | Gadsden, Ala.

40 Clay Finkelstein | 6-2 | 207 | R-Freshman | Montgomery, Ala.

Middle Linebacker

^1T 5 Jake Holland | 6-1 | 236 | Junior | Pelham, Ala.

^2T 30 Cassanova McKinzy | 6-3 | 233 | Freshman | Birmingham, Ala. (Stand-up Rusher on Free Blitz Package)

^C 56 Ashton Richardson | 6-1 | 225 | R-Senior | New Orleans, La.

^RS 57 Gage Batten | 6-0 | 233 | Freshman | Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Weak Side Linebacker

^1T * 25 Daren Bates | 5-11 | 211 | Senior | Memphis, Tenn. (Nickel Linebacker)

^2T 17 Kris Frost | 6-2 | 225 | R-Freshman | Matthews, N.C.

^RS 18 Javiere Mitchell | 6-2 | 197 | Freshman | Leeds, Ala.

49 Jacob Westrich | 6-1 | 229 | R-Sophomore | Huntsville, Ala.

Left Cornerback

^1T * 11 Chris Davis | 5-11 | 196 | Junior | Birmingham, Ala. (Nickel Back) -- OR --

^1T * 22 T'Sharvan Bell | 6-0 | 177 | R-Senior | Kissimmee, Fla. (Nickel Back)

^2T 15 Joshua Holsey | 5-11 | 175 | Freshman | Fairburn, Ga.

^C 19 Ryan White | 5-11 | 196 | Junior | Tallahassee, Fla.

46 Jordan Spriggs | 5-9 | 190 | R-Sophomore | Mobile, Ga.

Right Cornerback

^1T * 6 Jonathan Mincy | 5-10 | 183 | R-Sophomore | Decatur, Ga.

^2T 27 Robenson Therezie | 5-9 | 203 | Sophomore | Miami, Fla.

^C 21 Jonathan Jones | 5-10 | 184 | Freshman | Carrollton, Ga.

^RS 28 T.J. Davis | 6-1 | 180 | Freshman | Tallahassee, Fla.

32 Blake Poole | 5-11 | 190 | Junior | Buchanan, Ga.

Free Safety

^1T * 12 Demetruce McNeal | 6-2 | 193 | Junior | College Park, Ga.

^2T 31 Trent Fisher | 6-1 | 192 | R-Sophomore | Nashville, Tenn. -- OR --

^2T 24 Ryan Smith | 6-2 | 208 | Junior | Cordova, Ala.

38 Adam Dyas | 5-9 | 192 | R-Sophomore | Mobile, Ala.

Strong Safety

^1T 9 Jermaine Whitehead | 5-11 | 195 | Sophomore | Greenwood, Miss.

^2T 14 Erique Florence | 6-1 | 185 | Sophomore | Valley, Ala.

^C 16 Ikeem Means | 6-0 | 205 | Senior | Wetumpka, Ala.

29 Mack VanGorder | 6-1 | 190 | R-Freshman | Gainesville, Ga.

Specialists

Placekicker/Kickoff Specialist

^1T * 36 Cody Parkey | 6-0 | 194 | Junior | Jupiter, Fla.

^2T 39 Alex Kviklys | 6-2 | 180 | R-Freshman | Marietta, Ga.

^C 33 Duncan McKinney | 5-11 | 181 | Sophomore | Florence, Ala.

^RS 32 Taylor Yancey | 6-4 | 200 | Freshman | Castle Rock, Colo.

Punter

^1T * 30 Steven Clark | 6-5 | 235 | Junior | Kansas City, Mo.

^RS 37 J.D. Strawbridge | 6-0 | 171 | Freshman | Montgomery, Ala.

^RS 41 Alexander Locker | 6-3 | 185 | Freshman | Westford, Mass.

Kickoff Returner

^1T * 23 Onterio McCalebb | 5-11 | 168 | Senior | Fort Meade, Fla.

^1T * 4 Quan Bray | 5-10 | 184 | Sophomore | LaGrange, Ga.

^2T 21 Tre Mason | 5-10 | 196 | Sophomore | Lake Worth, Fla.

^2T 27 Robenson Therezie | 5-9 | 203 | Sophomore | Miami, Fla.

^C 20 Corey Grant | 5-11 | 203 | R-Sophomore | Opelika, Ala.

^C 22 Mike Blakely | 5-9 | 206 | R-Freshman | Bradenton, Fla.

^C 21 Jonathan Jones | 5-10 | 184 | Freshman | Carrollton, Ga.

^C 5 Ricardo Louis | 6-2 | 210 | Freshman | Miami Beach, Fla.

Punt Returner

^1T * 4 Quan Bray | 5-10 | 184 | Sophomore | LaGrange, Ga.

^2T 1 Trovon Reed | 6-0 | 186 | R-Sophomore | Thibodaux, La.

^C 5 Ricardo Louis | 6-2 | 210 | Freshman | Miami Beach, Fla.

^C 15 Joshua Holsey | 5-11 | 175 | Freshman | Fairburn, Ga.

^C 12 Demetruce McNeal | 6-2 | 193 | Junior | College Park, Ga.

39 B.J. Trimble | 5-10 | 168 | Freshman | Fayetteville, Ga.

Deep Snapper

^1T 59 Jake Lembke | 6-2 | 228 | R-Junior | New Lenox, Ill. (on field goals/PAT)

^1T 64 Forrest Hill | 6-1 | 242 | R-Sophomore | Morrow, Ga. (on punts)

^RS 53 Michael Sulka | 6-3 | 260 | Freshman | Bluffton, S.C.

58 C.T. Moorman | 6-0 | 225 | R-Freshman | Durham, N.C.

Holder

^1T * 19 Ryan White | 5-11 | 196 | Junior | Tallahassee, Fla.

^2T 30 Steven Clark | 6-5 | 235 | Junior | Kansas City, Mo.

^C 31 Trent Fisher | 6-1 | 192 | R-Sophomore | Nashville, Tenn.

Medical List

41 | TE | Robert Cooper | 6-4 | 226 | R-Junior | Mobile, Ala.

60 | OG | Eric Mack | 6-3 | 330 | R-Sophomore | Matthews, S.C.

78 | OT | Aubrey Phillips | 6-5 | 338 | R-Sophomore | Olive Branch, Miss.

39 | LB | Spencer Pybus | 6-0 | 215 | R-Senior | Dothan, Ala.

89 | TE | Vance Smith | 6-2 | 240 | R-Senior | Pace, Fla.

49 | LB | Jacob Westrich | 6-1 | 230 | R-Sophomore | Huntsville, Ala.

38 | LB | Jawara White | 6-2 | 230 | R-Sophomore | Troy, Ala.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach

Gene Chizik (4th Year)

Alma Mater - Florida (B.A., 1985); Clemson (M.A., 1991)

$3.5 million (contract expired on 12/31/2015)

***Performance Incentives***

$75,000 - 10 wins

$25,000 - 11 wins

$25,000 - 12 wins

$25,000 - 13 wins

$50,000 - 14 wins

$100,000 - SEC championship game appearance

$100,000 - Winning the SEC championship

$50,000 - at-large BCS bowl bid

$50,000 - at-large BCS bowl win

$200,000 - BCS national championship game appearance

$200,000 - Winning the BCS national championship (Additional)

$100,000 - Final ranking in top 5 of AP or Coaches polls

$100,000 - SEC Coach of the Year honor from AP or Coaches survey

$100,000 - National Coach of the Year honors from the AFCA, AP, Home Depot, Walter Camp Foundation or by winning the Bryant Award

***Academic performance bonus***

$25,000 - 0.930 APR (Academic Progress Ratings)

$75,000 - 0.950 APR

$150,000 - 1.000 APR

***Total - $1.35 million bonus***

***Buyout protection - $500,000 per year remaining on the contract***

2009: $1.9 million

2010: $2.1 million ($1.1 million bonus = $3.2 million)

2011: $3.5 million

Defensive Coordinator

Brian VanGorder (1st Year)

Alma Mater - Wayne State (B.A., 1981))

Previous Job - Atlanta Falcons, Defensive Coordinator

$850,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2014)

***Performance Incentives: $25,000 bonus every Feb. 15 if he's still at Auburn***

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

Scot Loeffler (1st Year)

Alma Mater - Michigan (B.A., 1996 & M.S., 1998)

Previous Job - Temple, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

$500,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2014)

***Performance Incentives: $25,000 bonus every Feb. 15 if he's still at Auburn***

Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers Coach

Trooper Taylor (4th Year)

Alma Mater - Baylor (B.S., 1992)

Previous Job - Oklahoma State, Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach

$425,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2011; three-year contract extension to 6/30/2014)

***Performance Incentives: $25,000 bonus every Feb. 15 if he's still at Auburn the Monday after signing day each season.***

2009: $330,000

2010: $352,000

2011: $425,000 ($50,000 bonus = $475,000)

Offensive Line Coach

Jeff Grimes (4th Year)

Alma Mater - UTEP (B.S., 1991); Texas A&M (M.S., 1997)

Previous Job - Colorado, Assistant Head Coach/Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach

$400,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2011; two-year contract extension to 6/30/2013)

2009: $290,000

2010: $319,000

2011: $400,000

Running Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Curtis Luper (4th Year)

Alma Mater - Stephen F. Austin (B.A., 1996 & M.S., 1998)

Previous Job - Oklahoma State, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach

$330,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2011; two-year contract extension to 6/30/2013)

2009: $260,000

2010: $286,000

2011: $330,000

Linebackers Coach

Tommy Thigpen (4th Year)

Alma Mater - North Carolina (B.S., 1993)

Previous Job - North Carolina, Linebackers Coach

$320,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2011; two-year contract extension to 6/30/2013)

2009: $250,000

2010: $275,000

2011: $320,000

Defensive Line Coach

Mike Pelton (2nd Year)

Alma Mater - Auburn (B.S., 1995)

Previous Job - Vanderbilt, Defensive End Coach

$300,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2013)

2011: $300,000

Secondary Coach

Willie Martinez (1st Year)

Alma Mater - Miami (FL) (B.A., 1986)

Previous Job - Oklahoma, Defensive Backs Coach

$255,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2013)

Tight Ends Coach/Special Teams Coach

Jay Boulware (4th Year)

Alma Mater - Texas (B.A., 1996)

Previous Job - Iowa State, Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coach

$255,000 (contract expired on 6/30/2011; two-year contract extension to 6/30/2013)

2009: $210,000

2010: $231,000

2011: $255,000

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Kevin Yoxall (14th Year)

Alma Mater - East Texas State (B.S., 1983); TCU (M.S., 1989)

Previous Job - UCLA, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Football Operations

Director of Football Relations

Wayne Bolt (4th Year)

Previous Job - Iowa State, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach

Director of Scouting

Chad Lunsford (4th Year)

Previous Job - Georgia Military College, Linebackers Coach/Special Teams Coordinator

Director of Player Personnel

Scott Fountain (4th Year)

Previous Job - Iowa State, Tight Ends Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Director of External Relations

Phillip Lolley (14th Year; 5th as Director of Former Players & NFL Liaison (2004-2008)

Previous Job - North Jackson HS (Stevenson, Ala), Head Coach

Director of Player Development

Ben Thomas (4th Year)

Previous Job - Tuskegee, Defensive Line Coach

Video Coordinator

Brent Thomas (6th Year)

Previous Job - Tennessee Titans, Assistant Video Coordinator

Offensive Quality Control

Adam Stewart (2nd Year)

Previous Job - Foley HS, Head Coach

Defensive Quality Control

Karibi Dede (2nd Year)

Previous Job - Auburn High School, Linebackers Coach

Defensive Quality Control

Myers Hendrickson (1st Year)

Previous Job - None

Special Teams Quality Control

Al Pogue (2nd Year)

Previous Job - Carver HS (Montgomery), Head Coach

Team Chaplain

Chette Williams (14th Year)

Graduate Assistants

Offensive Graduate Assistant (Quarterbacks)

Jeff Kasti (1st Year)

Previous Job - None

Offensive Graduate Assistant (Offensive Line)

Ryan Pugh (1st Year)

Previous Job - None

Defensive Graduate Assistant (Linebackers)

Tony Gilbert (1st Year)

Previous Job - Georgia, Strength and Conditioning Assistant

Defensive Graduate Assistant (Defensive Backs)

Aairon Savage (2nd Year)

Previous Job - None

Administration

President

Jay Gogue

Director of Athletics

Jay Jacobs

[ValleyTiger 2,894]

Who is Offensive GA Jeff Kasti?

[WarEagleAU 0]

Who is Offensive GA Jeff Kasti?

A former Michigan football player when Loeffler was there as GA.

[around4ever 4,139]

Where is the Depth Chart info from? Is this your opinion or is it based on inside info?

[AuburnWarVet 46]

I like the projections you made but I have to disagree on QB...I think Wallace will be the backup.

[Sani-Freeze 552]

Can someone please update the depth chart listed on the aufamily home page? It still lists Ladarious Phillips.

[WarEagleAU 0]

Where is the Depth Chart info from? Is this your opinion or is it based on inside info?

I've been updated this depth chart thread frequently in AuburnEagle forums for 2 years. Based on info from practices and games.

I like the projections you made but I have to disagree on QB...I think Wallace will be the backup.

We'll see who will be the backup. I'll update this one when they make their decision.

[jwmboom7 0]

You think Kozan is in front of both Westerman and Slade?

[AUbritt 611]

Where is the Depth Chart info from? Is this your opinion or is it based on inside info?

I had the same question. My bet is the former, since it seems the coaches still have some decisions to make this weekend.

It does look pretty solid, though.

[StatTiger 3,188]

Nicely done on so many levels. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

[JwgreDeux 1,279]

a couple of observations:

With Therize dinged up, I wouldn't expect him to return kicks or punts for much of the early part of the season, and I also wouldn't expect the KR team to be McCaleb and Mason, as they are the starters at RB. Like last year, I expect McCaleb to be used there in spots but not full time. I would put Cory Grant in the top two there.

Also, I haven't heard T Bell's name mentioned much at all this summer, other than himself saying he is fine. In fact when we heard about Therize being dinged up, it was freshman that reportedly got his reps, so I'm not sure where T Bell is on the chart. I hope he is healthy and ready to go.

[JoeinPF 94]

I’m confused. I thought we were waiting on Williams to be cleared but you have he listed on the depth chart.

[mcgufcm 4,096]

Very interesting projection. I have a few suggested changes just based on explanations I've read this off-season.

According to Troop and Emory, we no longer have field, boundary, and slot designations. Emory claimed all of the WRs were interchangable, and he was moving all over the field (unlike the last few years). I think you have the chart for the three WR spots about right, but I don't think you'll see Bray and Reed lined up in the slot each time or Blake to the Field. Dropping the designations is probably more accurate.

Same thing for the DEs. According to VanGorder, we're not playing strong and weakside Ends. He asks all the DEs to do the same stuff. That's why Ford was considered a fit to play at the same time as Lemonier. Traditionally, both guys are weakside players, but now, they're both just DEs. Same thing for the Safeties (although I think that was true last year as well). I don't think you'll consistently see either Safety as a Strong or Free.

One note on a specific position: I seriously doubt T.Bell is in the mix at Nickel. He's just not that kind of body type. It sounds like Davis is going to move inside in the Nickel with Bell taking his spot, but even if Davis remains on the outside, I think you're more likely to see Whitehead back at that spot (with McNeal or Florence taking his spot) or some other player (perhaps one of the freshmen) specifically playing Nickel. I very seriously doubt Bell is getting reps playing Nickel.

[WarEagleAU 0]

Updated (8/21/12):

Positions has been revised:

WRs - Split End (X), Flanker (Z), Slot (Y)

DEs - Right and Left

CBs - Right and Left

Safeties will be same at Free and Strong, I was told.

[WarEagleAU 0]

You think Kozan is in front of both Westerman and Slade?

Look at the practice notes... Kozan or Young could be ahead of Westerman. Slade will be a starter at either RT or RG.

a couple of observations:

With Therize dinged up, I wouldn't expect him to return kicks or punts for much of the early part of the season, and I also wouldn't expect the KR team to be McCaleb and Mason, as they are the starters at RB. Like last year, I expect McCaleb to be used there in spots but not full time. I would put Cory Grant in the top two there.

Also, I haven't heard T Bell's name mentioned much at all this summer, other than himself saying he is fine. In fact when we heard about Therize being dinged up, it was freshman that reportedly got his reps, so I'm not sure where T Bell is on the chart. I hope he is healthy and ready to go.

#1 - Good thoughts.

#2 - TBell got most reps at nickelback.

I’m confused. I thought we were waiting on Williams to be cleared but you have he listed on the depth chart.

I'll leave or remove them until after the news on their status tomorrow.

Very interesting projection. I have a few suggested changes just based on explanations I've read this off-season.

According to Troop and Emory, we no longer have field, boundary, and slot designations. Emory claimed all of the WRs were interchangable, and he was moving all over the field (unlike the last few years). I think you have the chart for the three WR spots about right, but I don't think you'll see Bray and Reed lined up in the slot each time or Blake to the Field. Dropping the designations is probably more accurate.

Same thing for the DEs. According to VanGorder, we're not playing strong and weakside Ends. He asks all the DEs to do the same stuff. That's why Ford was considered a fit to play at the same time as Lemonier. Traditionally, both guys are weakside players, but now, they're both just DEs. Same thing for the Safeties (although I think that was true last year as well). I don't think you'll consistently see either Safety as a Strong or Free.

One note on a specific position: I seriously doubt T.Bell is in the mix at Nickel. He's just not that kind of body type. It sounds like Davis is going to move inside in the Nickel with Bell taking his spot, but even if Davis remains on the outside, I think you're more likely to see Whitehead back at that spot (with McNeal or Florence taking his spot) or some other player (perhaps one of the freshmen) specifically playing Nickel. I very seriously doubt Bell is getting reps playing Nickel.

Thanks buddy. I just took a look at old depth chart from last season (Temple under Loeffler and Atlanta Falcons under BVG) and made some changes. Safeties will be same at free and strong (not 100% sure yet).

[mofodiscgolf 0]

Looks good, I'm sure a few of those positions will move around a bit once it's all said and done but otherwise top knotch! Thanks for taking the time to do this....really shows that we are deep in many places...Auburn is back and will be a force to be reckoned with!

[WarEagleAU 0]

Looks good, I'm sure a few of those positions will move around a bit once it's all said and done but otherwise top knotch! Thanks for taking the time to do this....really shows that we are deep in many places...Auburn is back and will be a force to be reckoned with!

Well said! We are one and half week away from the season opener! WDE!

[WarEagleAU 0]

Updated (8/24/12):

Removed: WR JaQuay Williams (Prep) and TE Darrion Hutcherson (JUCO).

Chris Landrum moves from linebacker to fullback.

Ryan White is ahead of Robenson Therezie at CB.

OG Jordan Diamond will undergo shoulder surgery and will redshirt this season.

OG Eric Mack will sit out for 2012 season.

Updates on WRs. Benton might slide down after his suspension.

[IronMan70 3,277]

I don't think Jovon will be returning any kicks this year.

[WarEagleAU 0]

I don't think Jovon will be returning any kicks this year.

Good catch. Lol. Done!

[WarEagleAU 0]

Updated (8/27/12):

Offensive line 1st team and 2nd team with heights and weights.

Defensive line 1st team and 2nd team with heights and weights. (7:58 PM)

[icanthearyou 4,462]

Is it Josh Hosley? I thought is was Holsey.

[WarEagleAU 0]

Is it Josh Hosley? I thought is was Holsey.

Fixed

[tigerchris 243]

I read somewhere that Mason said he was 200 + now.

[IronMan70 3,277]

I read somewhere that Mason said he was 200 + now.

Yes, he said he was 205 in a video interview about a month ago and I believe Yox confirmed that in another interview.