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.