2022 Depth Chart Speculation

[37620VOL]

8/17/2022 UPDATE LINK --- Updated based on feedback in this thread, practice reports, podcasts, and scrimmages. Updated w/ green highlights for positions that are locked down or 90%+ confident; orange highlights for major position battles. Continued feedback encouraged!

8/5/2022 UPDATE LINK --- Updated based on feedback in this thread, practice reports, podcasts, and Dixon addition.

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I took a shot at a depth chart today based on practice reports and prior year observations. Please give corrections/modifications. I plan to update this as we approach kickoff. The defensive secondary is complete spitballing at this point.

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

Hadden is making some noise already so I’d expect him to start

 

[brockytop]

I don’t see Keyton being ahead of McCoy.

 

[37620VOL]

Hadden is making some noise already so I’d expect him to start

Very possible. I could easily see Turrentine starting, but what position does he land on?

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

Very possible. I could easily see Turrentine starting, but what position does he land on?

I would assume both corner spots and NB is wide open

 

[sjt18]

I don’t see Keyton being ahead of McCoy.

I wouldn't have... but Keyton looks quicker and fast in those practice videos. It won't be a shock... if he shocks a lot of people.

 

[sjt18]

I took a shot at a depth chart today based on practice reports and prior year observations. Please give corrections/modifications. I plan to update this as we approach kickoff. The defensive secondary is complete spitballing at this point.

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Holiday seems more like a slot. Nimrod belongs somewhere.

I believe Turrentine is at Safety so far. Oddly one of the reports showed Walker playing CB.

Hadden could be "that guy" based on early reports. IMO your Star is either Turnage or Slaughter.

BUT... all of this has to be worked out over the next few weeks.

PS- Labruzza? Is that guy going to graduate directly into a nursing home? It seems like he's been there forever.

 

[sjt18]

This is a much better situation and especially on the OL and secondary than we had this time last year.

 

[Eastknox865]

I don’t see Keyton being ahead of McCoy.

McCoy is coming off of a surgery so with only 5 weeks or so to play its possible

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

This is a much better situation and especially on the OL and secondary than we had this time last year.

I agree. We should see A LOT of guys play in the secondary this year. Between Hadden, Burrell, Turnage, Turrentine, McDonald, Rucker and Williams hopefully a few guys step up and play good
PS I would assume Thomas would be ahead of Labruzza already also

 

[sjt18]

McCoy is coming off of a surgery so with only 5 weeks or so to play its possible

I can remember when Keyton was the "new kid in town". EVERYBODY here loved him. There was panic that he might sign with someone else.

I really don't understand why people have written him off so completely.

 

[sjt18]

I agree. We should see A LOT of guys play in the secondary this year. Between Hadden, Burrell, Turnage, Turrentine, McDonald, Rucker and Williams hopefully a few guys step up and play good
PS I would assume Thomas would be ahead of Labruzza already also

Can't say on Thomas. It may take him some time to learn.

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

Can't say on Thomas. It may take him some time to learn.

Seen an article on Facebook today but don’t remember where or how to find it. Basically he’s a real quiet dude with a ton of confidence and he’s picking up things really good

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I can remember when Keyton was the "new kid in town". EVERYBODY here loved him. There was panic that he might sign with someone else.
I really don't understand why people have written him off so completely.

It's VN, home of the fickle as a pickle fans.

 

[sjt18]

It's VN, home of the fickle as a pickle fans.

Here's his recruiting thread. A lot of people thought he would be a factor "day one."

'19 - GA WR Ramel Keyton (Tennessee signee)

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Here's his recruiting thread. A lot of people thought he would be a factor "day one."
'19 - GA WR Ramel Keyton (Tennessee signee)

VN gonna VN regardless.

 

[BACKDOC]

According to Austin Price, Walker is a guy that will get to play a lot in the secondary; he's already played a lot at GT.

 

[09dunbar]

I’m hoping Burrell has gotten much better since last season if he is in a projection to start. It was burn after burn when he was in last year.

 

[Eastknox865]

I can remember when Keyton was the "new kid in town". EVERYBODY here loved him. There was panic that he might sign with someone else.

I really don't understand why people have written him off so completely.

Well probably because he has been here 4 years and hasn't done anything but I hope he has a great season

 

[VAVol85]

This is a much better situation and especially on the OL and secondary than we had this time last year.

Overall, OL is a better situation than last year. But, there is still a big drop off to the 2’s. I think Nichols will be a good one, but it is a lot to ask of a freshman to backup the center. Davis has the build for a tackle but needs to be quicker than he was last year to compete against our better opponents. Herring is a mystery to me in terms of position and talent - anxious to see how he develops.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

According to Austin Price, Walker is a guy that will get to play a lot in the secondary; he's already played a lot at GT.

I think I agree.

 

[Defcon5]

Very possible. I could easily see Turrentine starting, but what position does he land on?

Think Hadden & Turrentine both starting sometime early in season. Coaches seem high on them.

 

[GregAmsler]

I would assume both corner spots and NB is wide open

Turrentine is a Safety. Maybe a Nickel. If he’s at an outside CB spot, we’re in trouble.

 

[GregAmsler]

Christian Charles is a CB or NB, not a S.

 

[Pacer92]

Bryson Eason seems to have worked his way into the 2-deep.