Husker Football: Depth Chart vs. Florida Atlantic

After months of speculation that date back to April, the Husker football team has an official depth chart. The initial take: There are names on here that, if the units gel, could create a fun atmosphere beyond what’s being teased in Lincoln.

Your first 2014 Nebraska Cornhuskers depth chart:

Offense

Quarterback: Tommy Armstrong, Ryker Fyfe, Johnny Stanton

I-Back: Ameer Abdullah, Imani Cross -OR- Terrell Newby

Fullback: Andy Janovich, Harrison Jordan

X Wide Receiver: Kenny Bell, Taariq Allen -OR- Brandon Reilly -OR- Sam Burtch

Y Wide Receiver: Jordan Westerkamp, De’Mornay Pierson-El -OR- Brandon Reilly

Z (Slot) Wide Receiver: Jamal Turner -OR- Alonzo Moore

Tight End: Cethan Carter, Sam Cotton, Trey Foster

Left Tackle: Alex Lewis, David Knevel

Left Guard: Jake Cotton, Dylan Utter

Center: Mark Pelini -OR- Ryne Reeves

Right Guard: Mike Moudy -OR- Chongo Kondolo

Right Tackle: Givens Price -OR- Zach Sterup -OR- Matt Finnin

Defense

Defensive End: Greg McMullen, A.J. Natter -OR- Joe Keels

Defensive Tackle: Vincent Valentine, Kevin Maurice, Logan Rath

Defensive Tackle: Maliek Collins, Kevin Williams, Jerald Foster

Defensive End: Randy Gregory, Jack Gangwish

BUCK (strongside) Linebacker: David Santos, Marcus Newby

MIKE (middle) Linebacker: Josh Banderas, Trevor Roach

WILL (weakside) Linebacker: Zaire Anderson, Courtney Love

Cornerback: Josh Mitchell, Boaz Joseph or Chris Jones

Safety: Corey Cooper, D.J. Singleton

Safety: Nate Gerry, Kieron Williams

Cornerback: Daniel Davie or Jonathan Rose

Nickel: Byerson Cockrell, Josh Kalu

Place Kicker: Drew Brown -OR- Mauro Bondi

Punter: Sam Foltz

Long Snapper: Josh Faulkenberry -OR- Nate Gerry

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Holder: Sam Foltz

Kickoffs: Mauro Bondi

Kickoff Returns: Alonzo Moore, Kenny Bell, Jamal Turner, De’Mornay Pierson-El

Punt Returns: Jordan Westerkamp, Kenny Bell, De’Mornay Pierson-El, Jamal Turner

What to Take Away From The Chart:

• It look like offensive coordinator Tim Beck is going to take full advantage of the running backs if Cross and Newby are interchangeable. Some thunder and lightning behind Abdullah, maybe?
• The potential for this game to look like a spring scrimmage in terms of how many receivers may catch passes is there. Aside from Bell and Westerkamp, nobody’s gig is safe.
• The uncertainty on the right side of the offensive line is concerning, but not unexpected. Those “-OR-“s may stick around until the Huskers get to Fresno.
• If Keels couldn’t take the backup defensive end spot away from Natter, I’d say the job’s there for the young gun to grab.
• Cornerback Chris Jones may be this year’s LeRoy Alexander.
• Anxious to see what Josh Kalu can do if he’s the immediate option behind Cockrell at nickel.
• Look for Faulkenberry and Gerry to work with different units (kick, punt, etc.). To swap out long snappers midstream is beyond madness.
• Kickoff returns appear to be all about speed, speed and more speed.
• The punt return squad looks to be more about making sure the Huskers retain possession.

Do you take anything else away from the first depth chart of the season? Chime in using the comment section below!

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