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