Depth Chart - Bielema Era 1.0: 2013

[Oklahawg]

QB (3) BAllen, AAllen, DMitchell
RB (5) Williams, Holmes, Walker, Evans, Collins
FB (2) Small, Arinze
OL (15) Swanson, Hurd (former walk-on), Charpentier, BCook, Smothers, Danenhauer, Beck, Stringer, Ward, Boyd, Ollison, McClure, Koehler, Skipper, Kirkland
TE (6) Tate, Sprinkle, Loewen, Henry, Dean, Voelzke
WR (8 ) Horton, Herndon, Hawkins, Hatcher, Cowan, Wilson, Morgan, Hartfield

DT (6) - BJones, Thomas, Hodge, Arkadie, Philon, Marks
DE (8 ) - Smith, Flowers, Kelly-Thomas, Wise, Lewis, Winston, Johnson, Beanum
LB (12) - Turner, Peters, BMitchell, Lake, Atiga, Carr, JMitchell, Ellis, Tavarres,  Spaight, Jones, Holmes
CB (6) -  Mitchel, Hines, Buchanan, Collins, Washington, Dean
S (9) - Bennett, Gaines, Turner, Fisher, McKinney, Brignoni, Coleman, Coley, Marshall

Specialists (3) - Hocker, D'Appollonio, Irwin-Hill
Defense (41)
Offense (39)
Total (83)

12.07.2012: first effort. I included every player who appears to be currently on scholarship and can return to UA for the 2013 season. Returning starters are in BOLD; there is reason to quibble about some positions. Commitments or Signees not yet enrolled and on campus are listed in ITALICS.

Posters are encouraged to post questions or corrections. If you are wanting to debate merits of the depth chart for a position, who will really start, etc., please start a new thread in the recruiting forum.

EDITS:
12.12.12: Added Taquention Coleman, JUCO safety.
12.15.12: Tardy removal of Knile Davis, declared for NFL.
12.16.12: Removed Tyler Cogswell, offer pulled.
12.18.12: Removed Lamar Jordan, offer pulled; Alvin Bailey declares for NFL.
12.19.12: Added Marvell Spaight who signed an LOI today; Mitchell Bell removed, academics, offer pulled; Kaleb Blanchard removed, offer pulled. Busy day!
01.10.13: Removed MRobinson, offer pulled; removed DRoberts, transfer; removed DSkinner, decommit/possible pulled offer
01.13.13: Removed JJohnson, no longer committed (not sure of details)
01.19.13: Reeve Koehler commits on official visit.
01.20.13: Removed KHarding, offer pulled, per RD; Carr moved to LB; Irwin-Hill added as verified commit.
01.28.13: Added Marks, Coley, Dean and Skipper, commits per RD.
02.03.13: Added Evans, Hartfield and Marshall, commits per RD.
02.04.13: Added, Collins, commits on TV.
02.06.13: Signing day bonuses, added Kirkland and Duwop Mitchell, sign LOI. Leaving Collins alone, pending actual LOI to a school.
03.08.2013: Brett Wier removed, leaving football due to injury.
03.25.2013: Demetrius Dean moved to FB from TE.
04.22.2013: A bit tardy to the party - Flynn and Lowe transferring.
04.24.2013: Adding the two walk-ons who earned a scholie, D'Appollonio and Loewen. Three others should get scholies soon. Walk-ons can be given a scholie for a year and then go back to being a walk-on without penalizing UA.
04.25.2013: Kelvin Fisher moved to safety and Kody Walker moved to RB, per Jack Johnson.
05.06.2013: Brandon Mitchell and Keante Minor transferring. Mitchell graduates, and wll gain immediate eligibility.
09.04.2013: Long overdue! Added Arinze and Austin Jones as scholarship players. Voelzke and Holmes added (thanks Ricepig).
09.04.2013: McKay removed from roster.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

We definitely need a JUCO DT who can provide some depth.


Also I wonder how much 5-2 or 3-4 we will play this upcoming season against good run teams. Just by looking at the DE's Smith, Flowers and Flynn all stood up at some point this past season and I would think Kelly-Thomas could as well as he is a former LB.

[Oklahawg]

We definitely need a JUCO DT who can provide some depth.


Also I wonder how much 5-2 or 3-4 we will play this upcoming season against good run teams. Just by looking at the DE's Smith, Flowers and Flynn all stood up at some point this past season and I would think Kelly-Thomas could as well as he is a former LB.

Need a JUCO at each level of the defense, and probably both a safety and cornerback.

The one concern about moving players - will we assess the speed aspect in a timely manner, or will it be like this fall when it took 3 weeks to learn that Tank was not cut out to be a MLB?

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Need a JUCO at each level of the defense, and probably both a safety and cornerback.

The one concern about moving players - will we assess the speed aspect in a timely manner, or will it be like this fall when it took 3 weeks to learn that Tank was not cut out to be a MLB?

I think we will be alright if we don't get a JUCO safety. Gaines should only get better, I hope Bennett has a bounce back year and it will be interesting to see how Lowe does in spring ball.

[iluvmyslute89]

I think we will be alright if we don't get a JUCO safety. Gaines should only get better, I hope Bennett has a bounce back year and it will be interesting to see how Lowe does in spring ball.

i think khari harding could see the field. he's a beast, and thats putting it lightly

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/377929/highlights/23693377

[Fayettechill14]

My guess. Returning starters in CAPS.

Offense

QB Brandon Mitchell              SR
     Brandon Allen                  SO

RB Johnathan Williams         SO
     Kody Walker                   SO
     Donovan Roberts            FR

FB Kiero Small                     SR
    Morgan Linton                  JR

X  MEKALE MCKAY               SO
   Demetrius Wilson              JR

Z  JAVONTEE HERNDON       SR
    Keon Hatcher                   SO

TE AUSTIN TATE                   SR
    Hunter Henry                    FR

OT DAVID HURD                   SR
     Chris Stringer                   JR

OG Luke Charpentier             JR
     Mitch Smothers                SO

C  TRAVIS SWANSON            SR
    Mitch Smothers                 SO

OG ALVIN BAILEY                SR
    Mitch Smothers                 SO

OT Brey Cook                      JR
    Johnathan McClure           SO

***If we go 3-wide, the W will be Julian Horton (SR)

STARTERS RETURNING: 6
TWO-DEEP RETURNING: 14

[Fayettechill14]

Defense

DE TREY FLOWERS       JR
    Austin Flynn            SR

DT ROBERT THOMAS   SR
    Darius Philon          FR

DT Byran Jones          SR
    ?

DE CHRIS SMITH        SR
    Dietrich Wise         FR

SLB AJ TURNER          SO
    Jarrett Lake           SR

MLB OTHA PETERS     SO
    ?

WLB Terrell Williams   SR
     Brayon Mitchell     JR

CB TEVIN MITCHEL    JR
    Davyon McKinney  SO

SS ROHAN GAINES    SO
    Alan Turner          SO

FS ERIC BENNETT     SR
    Khari Harding       FR

CB WILL HINES         SO
   Carroll Washington SO

STARTERS RETURNING: 9
TWO-DEEP RETURNING: 16

Defense should be solid next year. Much improved.

A 4-3 defense may be a bad idea given the obvious issues we're headed for at linebacker. Lake and Mitchell aren't anywhere near SEC caliber and we don't even have another middle linebacker. We have three decent LBs and that's it. I think a 4-2-5 may be in order, if Bielema is familiar with it. Given the fact that he cares more about the DL, he may not care how the back 7 are arranged.

[ArKan5a5 KiD]

Throw Taylor Reed in the mix at qb. The kid from Eldorado who transferred from Memphis and redshirted last year.

[Tim Harris]

Who is Morgan that you have at WR?

[Exit Pursued by a Boar]

Are we assuming Ascolese won't be here?

EFBAB

[arkansasbred]

Who is Morgan that you have at WR?

Drew Morgan, just flipped from Asu.

[booogaga]

Did Philon play last season or did he redshirt?

[La1hog]

Thought Thomas (DL) was finished, wasn't he a Senior this year? If we have to start Hurd we are still in trouble. He is great for adding depth, but footwork is terrible for playing in the SEC. We look deep at the G position, but need more help at T. What is the deal with Beck? We have always been told he has tremendous potential. Also still wondering about Ollison. We have also been told that he would be playing on Sunday one day. Time to step up guys. You are needed.

[La1hog]

I have a sneaky suspicion that Philon will be a beast before he finishes his career as a Razorback. He came in with a chip on his shoulder. I am sure hoping he does. That would be a great story.

[ChicoHog]

Williams at LB was a senior, correct?  I think he is done.  We need LB help badly!

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Williams at LB was a senior, correct?  I think he is done.  We need LB help badly!

Yes he was a senior. Thomas will be a Rs Senior this upcoming season and Philon did RS this past year.

[stchane]

I think we will be alright if we don't get a JUCO safety. Gaines should only get better, I hope Bennett has a bounce back year and it will be interesting to see how Lowe does in spring ball.

Last year doesn't even count in my mind. I don't have a problem giving a bunch of the returning players a pass for the 2012 season. The utter lack of coaching made them look a lot worse than they did in 2011. Now that we have a real coach again, who hopefully hires real assistants, we should see our returning guys improve drastically relative to the 2012 season. That being said, I don't have my hopes up for 2013, but do expect to go to a bowl.

[Lake City Hog]

How about D Hodge at the tackle spot? He played quite a bit this year and should be much better this next season. I would have to label Small as a returning starter, he was the starter when he was injured.

You don't have Beck or Dannenhauer listed on the 2 deep on the O'Line?

[dacskc]

Who is Morgan that you have at WR?

I think moving him to a d-back position would be a good thing.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

I think moving him to a d-back position would be a good thing.

No it wouldn't. He is too small to play safety and too slow to play corner.

[iluvmyslute89]

what about Jamychael Winston, who played hs ball with philon? he still on campus?

[OnTheHillHogFan]

what about Jamychael Winston, who played hs ball with philon? he still on campus?

Yes. All of the freshman DE's have a lot of potential. Wise, Winston and Lewis are all 6'5-6'6 while Johnson is 6'3.

[slamin]

any chance some DEs are athletic enough to play LB?

[booogaga]

any chance some DEs are athletic enough to play LB?

This is a very good question.

[choppedporkextrasauce]

Thought Thomas (DL) was finished, wasn't he a Senior this year? If we have to start Hurd we are still in trouble. He is great for adding depth, but footwork is terrible for playing in the SEC. We look deep at the G position, but need more help at T. What is the deal with Beck? We have always been told he has tremendous potential. Also still wondering about Ollison. We have also been told that he would be playing on Sunday one day. Time to step up guys. You are needed.

Thomas was a junior last season. The Hogs have several lineman that will make significant improvement with the right coaching. Cook, Smothers, and Dannahaur should all be better under Coach B.

[iluvmyslute89]

Yes. All of the freshman DE's have a lot of potential. Wise, Winston and Lewis are all 6'5-6'6 while Johnson is 6'3.

thats great to hear. winston seemed to be an intrigueing prospect. hopefully he sees some pt next year. not many d.e.s with 4.6 speed

[dacskc]

No it wouldn't. He is too small to play safety and too slow to play corner.

His bio says 6'0 runs a 4.4.

http://247sports.com/Player/Drew-Morgan-20418

[Oklahawg]

Throw Taylor Reed in the mix at qb. The kid from Eldorado who transferred from Memphis and redshirted last year.

Not sure he is going to get a scholarship.

[Oklahawg]

Did Philon play last season or did he redshirt?

Redshirt.

Thought Thomas (DL) was finished, wasn't he a Senior this year? If we have to start Hurd we are still in trouble. He is great for adding depth, but footwork is terrible for playing in the SEC. We look deep at the G position, but need more help at T. What is the deal with Beck? We have always been told he has tremendous potential. Also still wondering about Ollison. We have also been told that he would be playing on Sunday one day. Time to step up guys. You are needed.

Thomas came here 3-to-play-3. Ollison played some at FB early. Worry he can't bulk enough to play OL and will need to find a spot. FB would seem a possibility. Beck had a long way to go when he got here. Curious what happens when we get rid of the scheme (where we flip sides and have a complicated read system) and get more roadgrading calls for the OL. Might change things for several of the OL.

[Oklahawg]

I don't have an actual depth chart, just noting scholarship players in their last position, boldface font for starters, italics font for commits/signees who've yet to enroll for classes.

[CDBHawg]

No it wouldn't. He is too small to play safety and too slow to play corner.

Morgan can play D if need be.

[CDBHawg]

any chance some DEs are athletic enough to play LB?

Flynn & Johnson should get looks at LB.

[Tim Harris]

any chance some DEs are athletic enough to play LB?

The thought of that scares me. We tried that this year and lost Tank. Coming in to the year he was our best DE so when it didn't work out we lost a LB and our best DE.

[deserthoag]

lake should be put at strong saftey. He was put at linebacker because we had no other reasonable options. This is the price you pay recruiting 3 linebackers in 2 years. Anyway there is a new sheriff in town, but it will take a while to get fully established at all positions.

[PorkSoda]

are we on any legit recruits at LB?

[Uncommon]

are we on any legit recruits at LB?

Uncommitted, offered by Arkansas LBs:
1. Mitchell Hoskins
2. Koa Kaleopaa
3. Antonio Longino
4. Yannick Ngakoue
5. Keree Renchie
6. Isaac Savaiinaea
7. George Williams
8. Christopher Worley

[secneahog]

If Brooks Ellis makes a impact like Turner an Peters does, then he will get PT.

[JaketheSnake]

Any LBers at Wisconsin that might follow?

[Uncommon]

Any LBers at Wisconsin that might follow?

Garret Dooley

[RazorbackFan1]

@ Oklahawg & Fayettechill14

Both have great depth charts but I think Alex Voelzke will start over Tate at TE.

[HogHomer]

@ Oklahawg & Fayettechill14

Both have great depth charts but I think Alex Voelzke will start over Tate at TE.

In the new offense that we will be transitioning to I highly doubt it. Tate is one of the better blockers on the team and that will be highly valued next year.

[Tim Harris]

In the new offense that we will be transitioning to I highly doubt it. Tate is one of the better blockers on the team and that will be highly valued next year.

Agreed.  He was built for this type of offense.  I do think we will see a lot more 2 TE sets though than we have in the past.  I expect to see 1 blocking TE in the game with a receiving TE at the same time.

[kimjongsqUeAl]

Boy, CBB will have his work cut out for him for the next 2 years.  Need to get some talent on DEFENSE 1st, period.

[Tim Harris]

Not that it matters for the total count and it could change but Carr was moved to LB last year.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Boy, CBB will have his work cut out for him for the next 2 years.  Need to get some talent on DEFENSE 1st, period.

And offensive line.

[Hoggish1]

Did Philon play last season or did he redshirt?

RS

[Arkansas Fan]

CB needs to reinforce the O-line, D-line, and LBs.

[Oklahawg]

One of the unfortunate byproducts of the new coach (and there aren't many) is that we missed out on JUCO recruits who are mid-term guys and not already committed. We will still grab a couple, but we could benefit from 1-2 others but they just aren't going to sign with UA unless they have seen the campus.

Having typed that, it appears a couple will sign with UA who have yet to visit campus. Talk about a leap of faith! Those players deserve extra special "love" from the fans.

[azhog10]

One of the unfortunate byproducts of the new coach (and there aren't many) is that we missed out on JUCO recruits who are mid-term guys and not already committed. We will still grab a couple, but we could benefit from 1-2 others but they just aren't going to sign with UA unless they have seen the campus.

Having typed that, it appears a couple will sign with UA who have yet to visit campus. Talk about a leap of faith! Those players deserve extra special "love" from the fans.

And those are?

[Pigsknuckles]

Punter(s)?