Depth Chart Fall 2012

[Oklahawg]

This has always been a fun project. I enjoy getting to update and tinker.

July 25, 2012:

QB (3) Wilson, Mitchell, Allen
RB (7) Davis, Johnson, Wingo, Walker, Roberts, Williams, Holmes
FB (1) Small
OL (14) Bailey, Swanson, Charpentier, BCook, Smothers, Danenhauer, Peacock, Beck, Stringer, Ward, Boyd, Ollison, Deacon (former walk-on), Hurd (former walk-on)
TE (5) Gragg, Tate, Sprinkle, Wier, Dean
WR (10) Hamilton, Horton, Herndon, Minor, Hawkins, Hatcher, Cowan, Wilson, McKay, Farr (former walk-on)
38 on offense

DT (9)- DDJones, BJones, Davis, Askew, Thomas, Hodge, Arkadie, Philon, Green (former walk-on)
DE (9) - Smith, Miles-Nash, Flowers, Kelly-Thomas, Wise, Lewis, Winston,  Flynn, Johnson
LB (10) - Wright, Williams, Marshall,  Mitchell, Lake, Highsmith, Atiga, Turner, Peters, Jones (former walk-on)
CB (9) - Winston, Mitchell, Fisher, Mitchel, McKinney, Buchanan, Collins, Hines, Kelleybrew (former walk-on)
S (6) - Bennett, Rasner, Carr, Turner, Gaines, Lowe

Specialists (2) - Hocker, Breeding

43 defense, 2 specialist

High-Profile Walk-Ons:
ST/DE - Coleman
SNP -D'Appollino
FB - Shearen, Linton

Thought I had read that Hurd and Deacon had earned scholies but it was reported on MMQB that four others had been awarded scholies: CLICK HERE

I still have Ascolese in the list, but it appears he is #86, and likely to come in at mid-term. Jeremiah Jackson has quietly exited the program as well. Ascolese would be #85 (I forgot to purge Gilbert from the previous version). [edit: 07.25.2012, 9:23pm]

Updates will follow.

EDIT: 07.26.2012: Added Hurd and Deacon to scholarship list (noted as former walk-ons). That is six in this category. If we find out that is inaccurate we'll tweak. Its possible that not all are actually "on scholarship" right now.
EDIT: 08.06.2012: Tardy removal of Vin Ascolese from the LB depth chart.

[Oklahawg]

July 25, 2012:

QB (1) Wilson
RB (3) Davis, Johnson, Wingo
FB (1) Small
OL (1) Peacock (Deacon - currently walk-on)
TE (1) Gragg
WR (2) Hamilton, Farr
DT (4)- DDJones, Davis, Askew, Green
DE (1) - Miles-Nash
LB (3) - Wright, Williams, Marshall, Highsmith
CB (2) - Winston, Kelleybrew
S (1) - Rasner
Specialists (1) Breeding

These are the seniors I see on the roster. Technically, Davis is a senior who could go through the formality of requesting a redshirt for last year. Twenty total scholarship players (Kelleybrew, Green and Farr got their scholies just this summer), giving fans a good idea of what the recruiting class for 2013 looks like.

EDIT (07.30.12): David Hurd was listed as a RS JR in the ADG this morning. I'm removing him from this list.

[Lake City Hog]

Jon, I don't think J. Jackson is still around I could not find him on the new roster posted Razorbacks web site.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=30724&SPID=2419&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=6100&SORT_ORDER=2&Q_SEASON=2012&PRINTABLE_PAGE=

Are we still really close to the 85? We have lost Whitehurst, Gilbert, Humphrey, Peterson, Wade, Haman and Jackson since spring. I cannot think of any others. And , I cannot find out anything about Jackson. Also, whatever happened to Denton Simek?

[Oklahawg]

Yeah, odd on Jackson - no word officiallly, just *poof*.

Simek was dropped a long time ago - I'm not sure he made it past one year in the program. Its not like he was chopped liver: he decommitted from Texas Tech to come to UA on signing day.

[Uncommon]

Hey Oklahawg, Ascolese I believe isn't enrolling this fall but will during the spring semester opening it up to 83.  Hurd and Deacon are now on scholarship making it 85.

I'd like some feedback on if you think that's right or not.

[ListenHereMister]

Who is the Tuner at LB?
I know Alan Turner at Safety?

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Who is the Tuner at LB?
I know Alan Turner at Safety?

AJ Turner 2012 signee

[Uncommon]

Who is the Tuner at LB?
I know Alan Turner at Safety?

A.J. Turner is a LB from the 2012 signing class.  He played at East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto, AR.

Alan Turner is a S from the 2010 signing class.  He played at Junction City High School in Junction City, AR.

[Cure]

Jerry Mitchell will be at Safety. I doubt we'll see Rasner on the back end much unless he improved tremendously back there.

[IronHog]

A.J. Turner is a LB from the 2012 signing class.  He played at East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto, AR.

Alan Turner is a S from the 2010 signing class.  He played at Junction City High School in Junction City, AR.

What are the chances AJ Turner starts at safety then moves down to linebacker?

[The_Iceman]

In two years, we will have lost these LB's:

Nelson, Franklin, Highsmith, Wright, Rasner, Williams.

Its gonna be a whole new group in 2013.

[jry04]

Jerry Mitchell will be at Safety. I doubt we'll see Rasner on the back end much unless he improved tremendously back there.

Rasner will likely start at LB. He took most of Jericho's minutes last year, and while he is undersized, he was the best tackler on our defense in last year. Nothing got by him at the end of the season.

[ListenHereMister]

Haynes specifically mentioned Rasner being a star at Safety. This was on Bo's show.

[Steef]

Did Kellybrew get a schollie? I see you don't list him as 'walk on'.

[CDBHawg]

Need more OL. 12 with two being true freshmen is scary.

[Uncommon]

Need more OL. 12 with two being true freshmen is scary.

We actually have 14 with Deacon and Hurd on Scholarship.

[CDBHawg]

We actually have 14 with Deacon and Hurd on Scholarship.

That makes matters better.

[jry04]

Haynes specifically mentioned Rasner being a star at Safety. This was on Bo's show.

Didn't realize that. Last I heard they were saying he would play a little of both. I just assumed he would end up at LB since he took most of Jericho's minutes down the stretch.

[CDBHawg]

We actually have 14 with Deacon and Hurd on Scholarship.

Looking back at it, that's not possible.

[dirtdobber]

July 25, 2012:

QB (1) Wilson
RB (3) Davis, Johnson, Wingo
FB (1) Small
OL (1) Peacock (Deacon, Hurd - currently walk-ons)
WR (2) Hamilton, Farr
DT (4)- DDJones, Davis, Askew, Green
DE (1) - Miles-Nash
LB (3) - Wright, Williams, Marshall, Highsmith
CB (2) - Winston, Kelleybrew
S (1) - Rasner
Specialists (1) Breeding

These are the seniors I see on the roster. Technically, Davis is a senior who could go through the formality of requesting a redshirt for last year. Twenty total scholarship players (Kelleybrew, Green and Farr got their scholies just this summer), giving fans a good idea of what the recruiting class for 2013 looks like.

What about Gragg?

[Uncommon]

Looking back at it, that's not possible.

Well it's true.  They are on scholarship.

[Oklahawg]

Looking back at it, that's not possible.

The inclusion of Farr, Kelleybrew, Green and Jones as scholarship players may be premature. I can confirm Deacon and Hurd, however.

[Oklahawg]

What about Gragg?

Thanks! This is a group project, as you can see.

[Lake City Hog]

Jon, am I correct in assuming that these are 1 semester scholarships? I was thinking that we would try to bring in at least 2 December Juco's and we will need those scholarships to do that.

I would love to see us bring in a real stud Defensive Tackle and a top notch Linebacker. I would think that the Linebacker would be priority #1, correct?

I keep hearing that Bailey and Swanson might leave, how much stock do you put in that? I haven't seen very many offensive linemen leave early over the years. IF they stay we would only have one spot to fill for 2013, Peacock. With the other losses a mature, solid O'Line would sure take some of the pressure off of the rest of the offense.

[Razorhawg09]

Guess I missed the Haman transfer.

[Oklahawg]

Jon, am I correct in assuming that these are 1 semester scholarships? I was thinking that we would try to bring in at least 2 December Juco's and we will need those scholarships to do that.

I would love to see us bring in a real stud Defensive Tackle and a top notch Linebacker. I would think that the Linebacker would be priority #1, correct?

I keep hearing that Bailey and Swanson might leave, how much stock do you put in that? I haven't seen very many offensive linemen leave early over the years. IF they stay we would only have one spot to fill for 2013, Peacock. With the other losses a mature, solid O'Line would sure take some of the pressure off of the rest of the offense.

I worry about Bailey and Swanson. If they return we should have a strong enough OL to make 2013 not hurt so badly. Both would be mid-round picks, I think, if they came out.

Btw, if Hurd and Deacon are on scholarship they would be seniors departing after this year. Technically, scholarships to guys like this can be given a semester at a time, I think. Or, once they exhaust their eligibility the school can use them for a mid-term guy. But, these rules have been adjusted since I first learned them years ago...might be different today.

[Oklahawg]

Guess I missed the Haman transfer.

I've heard two versions of this. In effect,

1. Looks like Tarzan, hits like Jane.
2. Looks like Tarzan, hits like Tarzan, runs like the Professor, Jane's father.

Neither or both could be correct.

[Lake City Hog]

Jon,
I would guess that their decision would then be based on how much higher they could go after another year in school.  If they could rise to 2nd or 3rd round level would the difference in money be worthwhile?

We would have a 5th year Sr. and a RS Soph quarterback, a RS soph and probably at least 1 true soph RB and a very experienced receiving corps returning. Match that with an intact O'Line and things suddenly don't look nearly as dire.

And, the truth is very much the same for our defense. Sure, we are losing some very good players, but with the young kids getting some experience this year it shouldn't be a crisis. Bring in another Highsmith at LB and a DT that can just provide good solid depth and we are pretty much even.

Love him or hate him every Hog fan needs to be thankful for the Petrino years. He is responsible for us being able to NEARLY be in a position to "reload" year after year.

2013 could well be considered a rebuilding year, but probably not a 6-6 type of year. We should be able to maintain well enough to not fall back into the also-ran category.

[jry04]

Jon,
I would guess that their decision would then be based on how much higher they could go after another year in school.  If they could rise to 2nd or 3rd round level would the difference in money be worthwhile?

We would have a 5th year Sr. and a RS Soph quarterback, a RS soph and probably at least 1 true soph RB and a very experienced receiving corps returning. Match that with an intact O'Line and things suddenly don't look nearly as dire.

And, the truth is very much the same for our defense. Sure, we are losing some very good players, but with the young kids getting some experience this year it shouldn't be a crisis. Bring in another Highsmith at LB and a DT that can just provide good solid depth and we are pretty much even.

Love him or hate him every Hog fan needs to be thankful for the Petrino years. He is responsible for us being able to NEARLY be in a position to "reload" year after year.

2013 could well be considered a rebuilding year, but probably not a 6-6 type of year. We should be able to maintain well enough to not fall back into the also-ran category.

The pieces are in place to still win 9 games next season.

[secneahog]

Gotta throw that white boy from Jonesboro out there. He plays fullback. He was a perferred walk on.

[Oklahawg]

Gotta throw that white boy from Jonesboro out there. He plays fullback. He was a perferred walk on.

Does he have a name? I'll add him in.

[jbcarol]

http://nwahomepage.com/fulltext-news?nxd_id=352752&nxd_90162_start=10

Linebacker update

"Kiero Small's too good a football player to have on the sideline," Haynes remarked.

[CDBHawg]

Does he have a name? I'll add him in.

Brad Shearin

[razorback44]

Brad Shearin

Neither him nor Morgan Linton have scholarships though. Small is the only.FB on the roster with an actual scholarship. 

[Oklahawg]

Neither him nor Morgan Linton have scholarships though. Small is the only.FB on the roster with an actual scholarship. 

Correct. Nice to have the name out there, though, so that no one freaks out when they catch a pass or get a critical 4th down block!

[Tick Hog]

Where can you find the info on who's actually on scholarships are not.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Where can you find the info on who's actually on scholarships are not.

This thread

[Wahls]

Speaking of Shearin, I've always been surprised he hasn't been worked out at linebacker more.

[Oklahawg]

Where can you find the info on who's actually on scholarships are not.

Hello, Tick Hog! The opening post should contain every scholarship player for the Hogs. We are still trying to nail down what walk-ons were granted limited-time scholarships to get us to the 85 limit.

[Uncommon]

Btw, if Hurd and Deacon are on scholarship they would be seniors departing after this year.

Hurd's not a senior.  He's a redshirt Junior.

[TommyTwoHog]

Where did Gilbert go?

[CDBHawg]

Where did Gilbert go?

http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=7825286

[PennHOG]

Neither him nor Morgan Linton have scholarships though. Small is the only.FB on the roster with an actual scholarship. 

Didn't Paul Patrino say in a media conference recently that they've been looking at Kody Walker to help a little at FB?

[Oklahawg]

Hurd's not a senior.  He's a redshirt Junior.

Nabbed that one as well. Thanks.

[Theolesnort]

Hurd's not a senior.  He's a redshirt Junior.

And Jon, Hurd gets no respect from our fan base but I am not pulling any legs when I say he was the best olinemen we had this Spring and some of the other linemen had good Spring practices. Hurd is ready to play and some.

[Oklahawg]

And Jon, Hurd gets no respect from our fan base but I am not pulling any legs when I say he was the best olinemen we had this Spring and some of the other linemen had good Spring practices. Hurd is ready to play and some.

I've heard that from others, that Hurd was the top OL this spring, period. Charpentier has been pushing for playing time as well. There is usable depth, at the least.

[redswarmrising]

where's Cordale Boyd and Ben Benton (walk-on)?

[CDBHawg]

where's Cordale Boyd and Ben Benton (walk-on)?

Boyd is on the list and Benton is a walk-on not using a scholarship.

[redswarmrising]

Boyd is on the list and Benton is a walk-on not using a scholarship.

aah,yeah i looked past Boyd's name and i didn't know y'all was just listing scholly players

[Uncommon]

I guess now we can take Ascolese off. That makes 10 LBs for us now. So, 40 offensive players and 43 defensive players.