LSU Depth Chart Projections for 2014 Season
Jan 1, 2014; Tampa, Fl, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) rushes against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
After national signing day has officially added 23 new members to the LSU Tigers football team we can start to slot these new players into the Tiger’s depth chart and when you have the No. 2 class in the nation as LSU did, you can begin to plug more than a couple holes.
Here’s how the depth chart shakes out, according to Tiger Rag. Certainly this is a very fluid situation and will be updated once spring practice gets underway.
Fournette is going to be starting, but the job won’t be handed to him–and it shouldn’t–Brandon Harris may be the most talented quarterback on the roster, so I wouldn’t be shocked to see him win the job at some point in 2014 when he grasps the playbook. Ethan Pocic is not a natural guard, but i can see him filling the void left by Trai Turner.
I think we’ll see one of the freshmen safety’s starting, but I like Jamal Adams to get the nod. I actually think Ed Paris may have a future at cornerback instead of safety. I’d like to see Clifton Garrett and Kendell Beckwith on the field a lot this year. Lack of experience concerns me at defensive tackle, but I really like this group of ends.
Sound off in the comments section with your thoughts on the LSU depth chart.
THE OFFENSE
Quarterback Anthony Jennings – So. Stephen Rivers – Jr. Brandon Harris – Fr. | Fullback Connor Neighbors – Sr. Melvin Jones – So | Tight End (Y) Travis Dickson – Sr. OR Dillon Gordon – Jr. Desean Smith | |||
Running Back Terrence Magee – Sr. Leonard Fournette – Fr. Kenny Hilliard – Sr. | Wide Receiver (X) Travin Dural – So. Quantavius Leslie – Sr. John Diarse – RS Fr. | Wide Receiver (Z) Malachi Dupre – Fr Trey Quinn – Fr Avery Peterson – Rs. Fr | |||
| Left Tackle La’El Collins – Sr. Josh Boutte – So. | Left Guard Vadal Alexander – Jr Jonah Austin – Jr. | Center Elliott Porter – Sr. Ethan Pocic – So. | |||
| Right Guard Hoko Fanaika – Sr. Evan Washington – Sr. | Right Tackle Jerald Hawkins – So. Evan Washington – Sr. |
THE DEFENSE
Defensive End Jermauria Rasco – Sr. Tashawn Bower – So. | Defensive Tackle Greg Gilmore – RS Fr. Quentin Thomas – So. | Defensive Tackle Christian LaCouture – So. Maquedius Bain – RS Fr. | |||
| Defensive End Danielle Hunter – Jr. Jordan Allen – Sr | Outside Linebacker (WILL) Deion Jones – Jr. Lamar Louis – Jr. | Middle Linebacker (MIKE) D.J. Welter – Sr. Clifton Garrett – Fr. | |||
Outside Linebacker (SAM) Kwon Alexander – Jr. Kendell Beckwith – So. | Cornerback Rashard Robinson – So. Dwayne Thomas – So. | Free Safety Ed Paris – Fr. Rickey Jefferson – So. | |||
Strong Safety Ronald Martin – Sr Corey Thompson – Jr. Jamal Adams – Fr. | Nickel/Dime Jalen Mills – Jr. Dwayne Thomas – So. | Cornerback Tre’Davious White – So. Jalen Collins – So. |
SPECIAL TEAMS
Place Kicker Colby Delahoussaye – Soph. | Punter Jamie Keehn – Jr. | Kick-off Specialist James Hairston – Sr. | |||
Holder Stephen Rivers, Jr. | Punt Returner DJ Chark, Fr. | Kick Returner DJ Chark, Fr.. |