2 Deep for 2017 Season

[swchandler1988]

If this is already a thread then someone inform me, but what do you all think our 2 deep is looking like with who we'll have back and who have committed so far (mostly referring to Gray, Gaddy and Crosby; and taking into consideration Hurd, Kamara and Barnett will most likely leave early and Dobbs, Weisman, Croom, Latroy Lewis, Vereen, Bynum, Foreman and Sutton will be out of eligibility). Not looking for a debate on what other juniors might declare like Malone or Martin, just curious your thoughts on what a 2 deep will look like. Fire away.

 

[Biopsyman]

If this is already a thread then someone inform me, but what do you all think our 2 deep is looking like with who we'll have back and who have committed so far (mostly referring to Gray, Gaddy and Crosby; and taking into consideration Hurd, Kamara and Barnett will most likely leave early and Dobbs, Weisman, Croom, Latroy Lewis, Vereen, Bynum, Foreman and Sutton will be out of eligibility). Not looking for a debate on what other juniors might declare like Malone or Martin, just curious your thoughts on what a 2 deep will look like. Fire away.

Let's enjoy 2016

 

[photovol]

Much too Premature, ask your girl

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

We're in a good position with young talent

 

[swchandler1988]

Way too early, was just bored. Thinking about it provides some optimism though if you ask me.

 

[Other_Guy]

I like this site, it updates pretty regularly. Other than PWilly > Jennings this shows that this year isn't the year when we "win it now or never" bc there is a crapload of JR's and look at who all is coming back:2016 Tennessee Volunteers Football Depth Chart | Ourlads.com

 

[Other_Guy]

I'm also not seeing Berry get the start, but that's your 2 deep... If the coaches and players can win the East this year, no Dobbs Hurd or Kamara isn't going to kill them with JG or Dormady leading the way.

Edit: If Richmond is the real deal, the OL will be extremely good next season.

 

[zjcvols]

Just a guess

QB- Dormady/Guarantono
RB- Kelly/Fils-Aime
X- Malone/Jennings
Z- Williams/Byrd
W- Smith/Perry
TE- Wolf/Croom
LT- Richmond/Johnson
LG- Robertson/Mosley
C- Thomas/Jones
RG- Jones/Sanders
RT- Hall/Kendrick

SDE- Kongbo/Taylor
NT- MacKenzie/Crosby
DT- Tuttle/Picou
WDE- Phillips/Mixon
SAM- McDowell/Bates
MIKE- Kirkland/Bituli
WILL- Sapp/Blakely
CB- Martin/Henderson
CB- Moseley/Buchanan
NB- Osborne/Abernathy
FS- Gaulden/Warrior
SS- Kelly/Berry

 

[swchandler1988]

Richmond, Drew
Niehaus, Nathan/Johnson, Ryan

Robertson, Jashon
Sanders, Austin

Thomas, Coleman
Jones, Jack

Mosley, Charles
Boulware, Venzell

Kendrick, Brett
Hall, Chance



Kongbo, Jonathan
Taylor, Darrell

Tuttle, Shy
Picou, Quay

Mckenzie, Kahlil
Vickers, Kendal

Phillips, Kyle
Mixon, Dimarya

 

[Grand Vol]

Just a guess

QB- Dormady/Guarantono
RB- Kelly/Fils-Aime
X- Malone/Jennings
Z- Williams/Byrd
W- Smith/Perry
TE- Wolf/Croom
LT- Richmond/Johnson
LG- Robertson/Mosley
C- Thomas/Jones
RG- Jones/Sanders
RT- Hall/Kendrick

SDE- Kongbo/Taylor
NT- MacKenzie/Crosby
DT- Tuttle/Picou
WDE- Phillips/Mixon
SAM- McDowell/Bates
MIKE- Kirkland/Bituli
WILL- Sapp/Blakely
CB- Martin/Henderson
CB- Moseley/Buchanan
NB- Osborne/Abernathy
FS- Gaulden/Warrior
SS- Kelly/Berry

Croom's a senior this year.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Disregard all after bonjour; didn't notice until too late that this thread is about 2017.

 

[Volanta]

Way too early, was just bored. Thinking about it provides some optimism though if you ask me.

nothing wrong with thinking ahead....idk folks on here rip on each other so quickly lol

 

[zjcvols]

Croom's a senior this year.

He should be eligible to play next year

 

[TBtheGBwiththeTD]

He should be eligible to play next year

Why and how? He's been here 32 years

 

[zjcvols]

Why and how? He's been here 32 years

He missed his first year in 2012 because of injury. He missed all of last year with injury. If he wants, he can apply for a sixth year and based on precedent he will probably get it

 

[swchandler1988]

He missed his first year in 2012 because of injury. He missed all of last year with injury. If he wants, he can apply for a sixth year and based on precedent he will probably get it

Thanks for the info! Do you think Picou and Crosby will win a 2nd string spot instead of Vickers? Would be his last year with the program. Looking at some recent video of Gaddy, I think he could be an impact next year.

 

[tonybologna]

Just a guess

QB- Dormady/Guarantono
RB- Kelly/Fils-Aime
X- Malone/Jennings
Z- Williams/Byrd
W- Smith/Perry
TE- Wolf/Croom
LT- Richmond/Johnson
LG- Robertson/Mosley
C- Thomas/Jones
RG- Jones/Sanders
RT- Hall/Kendrick

SDE- Kongbo/Taylor
NT- MacKenzie/Crosby
DT- Tuttle/Picou
WDE- Phillips/Mixon
SAM- McDowell/Bates
MIKE- Kirkland/Bituli
WILL- Sapp/Blakely
CB- Martin/Henderson
CB- Moseley/Buchanan
NB- Osborne/Abernathy
FS- Gaulden/Warrior
SS- Kelly/Berry

I believe that's a pretty well thought out & predicted 2-deep depth chart for 2017. Only thing that could happen is if our 2016 doesn't go as good as planned we might see some players leave the program.

Nobody likes to see players leave but it happens with all programs. Very nice post & looks pretty accurate to me for 2017 as of what we have right now & already signed for 2017 thus far. :good!:

 

[livefaith]

2 Deep Offensive for App State ...

QB: Dobbs/Dormady
LT: Richmond/Kendrick
LG: Robertson/Moseley
C: Thomas/Weisman
RG: Weisman/Jones
RT: Hall/Kendrick
TE: Wolf/Croom
WR(x): Malone/George
WR(z): Williams/Jennings
Slot: Smith/Byrd
RB: Hurd/Kamara
KR: Berry/Byrd

 

[OH-Vol]

I doubt Croom sticks around, I think the staff knew that when we signed two TE's in our class last year

Is Andrew Butcher trending bust?

 

[Biopsyman]

I doubt Croom sticks around, I think the staff knew that when we signed two TE's in our class last year

Is Andrew Butcher trending bust?

Croom won't be sticking around.. This is his last year of egilibiity...

 

[tonybologna]

I doubt Croom sticks around, I think the staff knew that when we signed two TE's in our class last year

Is Andrew Butcher trending bust?

Now, why wouldn't Croom stick around? He''s been through heck with injuries. He's healthy now & on a championship contending team being the backup TE or in some cases with a double-set TE being a starting TE. He's going nowhere!

 

[swchandler1988]

I doubt Croom sticks around, I think the staff knew that when we signed two TE's in our class last year

Is Andrew Butcher trending bust?

There hasn't been any talk about Butcher other than the fact that he'll be cleared medically sometime mid August. Definitely isn't a bust since he redshirted last year and hasn't played a down yet.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

2 Deep Offensive for App State ...

QB: Dobbs/Dormady
LT: Richmond/Kendrick
LG: Robertson/Boulware
C: Thomas/Weisman
RG: Weisman/Jones
RT: Hall/Kendrick
TE: Wolf/Croom
WR(x): Malone/Johnson
WR(z): Williams/Jennings
Slot: Smith/Byrd
RB: Hurd/Kamara
KR: Berry/Byrd

Good list but I would make 2 changes.

(1) Venzell Boulware ahead of Charles Moseley.

- I don't think Moseley is in our long terms plans. The guy just doesn't move well enough. Boulware also has a much heigher ceiling.

(2) Brandon Johnson ahead of Jeff George.

- I see George as just as goaline/jump ball receiver for us. I think every where else on the field Johnson will be ahead of him on the depth chart.

 

[OH-Vol]

Now, why wouldn't Croom stick around? He''s been through heck with injuries. He's healthy now & on a championship contending team being the backup TE or in some cases with a double-set TE being a starting TE. He's going nowhere!

Same reason Curt Maggitt didn't pursue a 6th year. At some point you just move on.

 

[swchandler1988]

Same reason Curt Maggitt didn't pursue a 6th year. At some point you just move on.

Fair point, but Maggitt had already shown his value (hence why he's with the Colts in training camp) in the 2014 season before he got hurt again last year. Same thing with Marquez North in his freshman season (on the practice squad with the Rams). Croom has zero yards receiving, zero TDs and has shown zero value so far at TE. If that's the position he's trying to play in the NFL he's going to need more than one season as a 2nd string TE. Or maybe he'll surprise us. I'm hoping for the latter.