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This a bit early for this thread, but I was bummed after the Florida game and wondering how long will it be before we can go to a hostile place like the Swamp and start pulling out W's. How does everyone see the roster next year? Can we be better or is going to be another set back and at least two years before we can compete with legitimate teams? This is how I see next year's roster:
QB (next year class listed)
Riley Ferguson (So. or Rs. Fr.) or Joshua Dobbs (So. or Rs. Fr.)
Justin Worley (Sr.)
Nathan Peterman (RS So.)
Hopefully one of the freshmen will emerge as a dynamic play maker that we desperately will need. Although Worley will be experienced and hopefully better his second year if he still happens to be the best option, but his best is still probably not ever going to be much more than "average" for an SEC QB. Basically we might can win with him, but not because of him.
RB
Marlin Lane (Sr.)
Jalen Hurd (Fr.)
Justus Pickett (RS Jr.)
I don't see a Freshmen coming in and taking over a Senior's job at RB. I expect something similar to Montarrio Hardesty's senior year with Bryce Brown as backup. Hurd will get his carries, but I've always felt that Lane is going to break out at some point in his career. I do believe Justus Pickett could be a wildcard as he is kind of a scat back that normally works very well in the read option. I've only read about him, but I am hoping for an Isiah Pead type. I have read that he is a good at KR so that will be a plus once he is eligible.
WR
Pig Howard (Jr.)
Marquez North (So.)
Eric Lauderdale (JUCO)
We really need some help from some of the incoming recruits and hopefully Lauderdale will be able to make a first year impact. With a year of experience under there belt, Jason Croom and Josh Smith should be better and hopefully have nice career's here.
TE
Daniel Helm (Fr.)
Brendon Downs (Sr.)
Helm was impressive in all camps he attended. I think he will have a chance to be our starter next year and make some plays from the TE position.
OL
LT - Kyler Kerbyson (RS Jr.)/Alan Posey (RS Jr.)/Austin Sanders (So. or RS Fr.) or Recruit
LG - Marcus Jackson (RS Jr. or Sr.)
C - Mack Crowder (RS Jr.)
RG - Dylan Wiesman (So. or RS Fr. has he played)?
RT - Kyler Kerbyson (RS Jr.)/Alan Posey (RS Jr.)/Austin Sanders (So. or RS Fr.) or Recruit
Assuming Antonio Richardson leaves early our tackle positions will be wide open during the spring and fall. I think we will be solid in the middle, but will need some help at tackle. I don't know if we have someone currently on the roster that you would want at LT against a Clowney type player, but how many teams do have that guy anyway?
DE
Jordan Williams (Sr.)
Corey Vereen (So.)
DT
Travis Saulsberry (RS Jr.)
Danny O'Brien (RS So.)
We will be scary thin on the D-Line next year and desperately need to recruit guys that can play right away. The four listed above is most of the able bodies that is currently listed on our roster. Hopefully Jason Carr, Greg Clark and LaTroy Lewis will be at least serviceable next year. Hopefully DaVonte Lambert and Joe Henderson can be impact players and we need DT's in a bad way.
OLB
Curt Maggit (Sr. or RS Jr.)
Jaylen Reeves-Maybin (So.)
MLB
A.J. Johnson (Sr.) or Dillon Bates (Fr.)
If A.J. doesn't return we may have to go with the Freshmen Dillon Bates here as I'm not sure we have anyone else on the roster that can beat him out of the position. I really get a good feeling about Reeves-Maybin and think he is going to be a special player. Reminds me of Eddie Moore and Eric Westmoreland. Hopefully some of the new comers can make an instant impact here.
DB
Cam Sutton (So.)
Rashaun Gaulden (Fr.) (in for Vic from original) or other new comer
Cam has been impressive, hopefully we can get Cam Sutton 2.0 to play along side him next year. It seems the opposing offenses are always going to Coleman's side of the field.
S
Brian Randolph (RS Jr.)
Todd Kelly (Fr)
I've not been impressed with McNeil's play and think its possible that one of the new guys bumps him from his starting spot if he doesn't pick it up.
P
Matt Darr (RS Sr.)
K
George Bullock (RS So.) or Aaron Medley (Fr.)
These are my best guesses, hopefully they can over achieve and Coach Jones can keep our current class together and finish strong. This team will be extremely thin on both lines, but we will be getting some much needed back end speed. The good news is that most of the guys I have projected at starter next year will have two years left. Can this team be better than this year or are we looking for at least one more down year before we can start trending upward?
QB (next year class listed)
Riley Ferguson (So. or Rs. Fr.) or Joshua Dobbs (So. or Rs. Fr.)
Justin Worley (Sr.)
Nathan Peterman (RS So.)
Hopefully one of the freshmen will emerge as a dynamic play maker that we desperately will need. Although Worley will be experienced and hopefully better his second year if he still happens to be the best option, but his best is still probably not ever going to be much more than "average" for an SEC QB. Basically we might can win with him, but not because of him.
RB
Marlin Lane (Sr.)
Jalen Hurd (Fr.)
Justus Pickett (RS Jr.)
I don't see a Freshmen coming in and taking over a Senior's job at RB. I expect something similar to Montarrio Hardesty's senior year with Bryce Brown as backup. Hurd will get his carries, but I've always felt that Lane is going to break out at some point in his career. I do believe Justus Pickett could be a wildcard as he is kind of a scat back that normally works very well in the read option. I've only read about him, but I am hoping for an Isiah Pead type. I have read that he is a good at KR so that will be a plus once he is eligible.
WR
Pig Howard (Jr.)
Marquez North (So.)
Eric Lauderdale (JUCO)
We really need some help from some of the incoming recruits and hopefully Lauderdale will be able to make a first year impact. With a year of experience under there belt, Jason Croom and Josh Smith should be better and hopefully have nice career's here.
TE
Daniel Helm (Fr.)
Brendon Downs (Sr.)
Helm was impressive in all camps he attended. I think he will have a chance to be our starter next year and make some plays from the TE position.
OL
LT - Kyler Kerbyson (RS Jr.)/Alan Posey (RS Jr.)/Austin Sanders (So. or RS Fr.) or Recruit
LG - Marcus Jackson (RS Jr. or Sr.)
C - Mack Crowder (RS Jr.)
RG - Dylan Wiesman (So. or RS Fr. has he played)?
RT - Kyler Kerbyson (RS Jr.)/Alan Posey (RS Jr.)/Austin Sanders (So. or RS Fr.) or Recruit
Assuming Antonio Richardson leaves early our tackle positions will be wide open during the spring and fall. I think we will be solid in the middle, but will need some help at tackle. I don't know if we have someone currently on the roster that you would want at LT against a Clowney type player, but how many teams do have that guy anyway?
DE
Jordan Williams (Sr.)
Corey Vereen (So.)
DT
Travis Saulsberry (RS Jr.)
Danny O'Brien (RS So.)
We will be scary thin on the D-Line next year and desperately need to recruit guys that can play right away. The four listed above is most of the able bodies that is currently listed on our roster. Hopefully Jason Carr, Greg Clark and LaTroy Lewis will be at least serviceable next year. Hopefully DaVonte Lambert and Joe Henderson can be impact players and we need DT's in a bad way.
OLB
Curt Maggit (Sr. or RS Jr.)
Jaylen Reeves-Maybin (So.)
MLB
A.J. Johnson (Sr.) or Dillon Bates (Fr.)
If A.J. doesn't return we may have to go with the Freshmen Dillon Bates here as I'm not sure we have anyone else on the roster that can beat him out of the position. I really get a good feeling about Reeves-Maybin and think he is going to be a special player. Reminds me of Eddie Moore and Eric Westmoreland. Hopefully some of the new comers can make an instant impact here.
DB
Cam Sutton (So.)
Rashaun Gaulden (Fr.) (in for Vic from original) or other new comer
Cam has been impressive, hopefully we can get Cam Sutton 2.0 to play along side him next year. It seems the opposing offenses are always going to Coleman's side of the field.
S
Brian Randolph (RS Jr.)
Todd Kelly (Fr)
I've not been impressed with McNeil's play and think its possible that one of the new guys bumps him from his starting spot if he doesn't pick it up.
P
Matt Darr (RS Sr.)
K
George Bullock (RS So.) or Aaron Medley (Fr.)
These are my best guesses, hopefully they can over achieve and Coach Jones can keep our current class together and finish strong. This team will be extremely thin on both lines, but we will be getting some much needed back end speed. The good news is that most of the guys I have projected at starter next year will have two years left. Can this team be better than this year or are we looking for at least one more down year before we can start trending upward?
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