Nebraska Football Recruiting: Projecting 2017 Post-Signing Day Depth Chart

Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Devine Ozigbo (22) scores a touchdown against Oregon Ducks linebacker Jimmie Swain (18) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Devine Ozigbo (22) scores a touchdown against Oregon Ducks linebacker Jimmie Swain (18) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /
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With Nebraska football‘s 2017 class wrapped up and spring football right around the bend, we might as well get used to seeing some new faces on the field and even a new scheme on the defensive side of the ball.

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Who will be taking snaps with the first-string and who will be learning the ropes? Here’s your post-signing day depth chart crystal ball heading into spring practice:

Quarterback: Tanner Lee, Patrick O’Brien, Tristan Gebbia

Running back: Devine Ozigbo, Mikale Wilbon -OR- Tre Bryant, Adam Taylor

Fullback: Luke McNitt, Harrison Jordan

Wide receiver (X): Stanley Morgan, Bryan Reimers

Wide receiver (Y): Gabe Rahn, Keyan Williams

Wide receiver (Z): De’Mornay Pierson-El , J.D. Spielman

Tight ends: David Engelhaupt, Tyler Hoppes

Left tackle: Nick Gates, Christian Gaylord

Left guard: D.J. Foster, Bryan Brokop

Center: Michael Decker, John Raridon

Right guard: Tanner Farmer, Cole Conrad

Right tackle: David Knevel, Matt Farniok

Defensive End (Strong): Freedom Akinmoladun, A.J. Natter

Defensive End (Weak): Khalil Davis, DaiShon Neal

Nose Tackle: Mick Stoltenberg, Carlos Davis

Outside linebacker (Strong): Marcus Newby, Tyrin Ferguson

Inside linebacker: Greg Simmons, Avery Roberts

Inside linebacker: Mohamed Barry, Luke Gifford

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Outside linebacker (Weak): Alex Davis, Collin Miller

Cornerback: Chris Jones, Eric Lee

Cornerback: Josh Kalu, Lamar Jackson

Free Safety: Kieron Williams, Aaron Williams

Strong Safety: Antonio Reed, Avery Anderson -OR- Marquel Dismuke

Kicker: Drew Brown, Caleb Lightbourn

Punter: Caleb Lightbourn, Isaac Armstrong

Kick Return: Tre Bryant, Jaevon McQuitty

Punt Return: De’Mornay Pierson-El, Jaevon McQuitty

Of course, we’ll be down in Lincoln taking in spring practice and will have our takes piping hot following the Spring Game on April 15.