Possible 2016 Roster

[CIrishWin]

2016 ROSTER
Quarterbacks - 3
Malik Zaire (Sr*)
DeShone Kizer (Jr*)
Brandon Wimbush (So)

Running Backs - 3
Tarean Folston (Sr)
Josh Adams (So)
Dexter Williams (So)

Slot Receivers - 3
C.J. Prosise (Sr*)
Torii Hunter Jr. (Sr*)
C.J. Sanders (So)

Wide Receivers - 6
Corey Robinson (Sr)
Justin Brent (Jr)
Corey Holmes (Jr)
Equanimeous St. Brown (So)
Miles Boykin (Fr*)
Jaylen Guyton (Fr*)

Tight Ends - 4
Durham Smythe (Sr*)
Nic Weishar (Jr*)
Tyler Luatua (Jr)
Aliz'e Jones (So)

Offensive Line - 11
Steve Elmer (Sr)
Colin McGovern (Sr*)
Mike McGlinchey (Sr*)
Hunter Bivin (Sr*)
John Montelus (Sr*)
Alex Bars (Jr*)
Quentin Nelson (Jr*)
Jimmy Byrne (Jr*)
Sam Mustipher (Jr*)
Trevor Ruhland (So*)
Tristen Hoge (So*)

Defensive Tackles – 8
Jarron Jones (Sr*)
Jay Hayes (Jr*)
Pete Mokwuah (Jr*)
Daniel Cage (Jr)
Micah Dew-Treadway (So*)
Brandon Tiassum (So*)
Jerry Tillery (So)
Elijah Taylor (So*)

Defensive Ends - 5
Isaac Rochell (Sr)
Jacob Matuska (Sr*)
Andrew Trumbetti (Jr)
Jonathan Bonner (Jr*)
Grant Blankenship (Jr)

Linebackers – 7
James Onuwalu (Sr)
Doug Randolph (Sr*)
Nyles Morgan (Jr)
Greer Martini (Jr)
Josh Barajas (So*)
Asmar Bilal (So*)
Te'Von Coney (So)

Cornerbacks - 6
Cole Luke (Sr)
Devin Butler (Sr)
Nick Watkins (Jr)
Nick Coleman (So*)
Ashton White (So*)
Shaun Crawford (So*)

Safeties – 5
Avery Sebastian (GS*)
Max Redfield (Sr)
Drue Tranquill (Jr)
Nicco Fertitta (So*)
Mykelti Williams (So*)

Special Teams - 3
Scott Daly (Sr*) - LS
Tyler Newsome (Jr*) - P
Justin Yoon (So) – K

* denotes redshirt available


17 COMMITS

QB Ian Book
OL Parker Boudreaux
WR Chase Claypool
OL Liam Eichenberg
DB Jalen Elliott
LB Jamir Jones
RB Tony Jones
DE Khalid Kareem
OL Tommy Kraemer
DB Julian Love
DB D.J. Morgan
DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji
DE Julian Okwara
DB Spencer Perry
LS John Shannon
WR Kevin Stepherson
DB Donte’ Vaughn

4 Spots left with no transfers (which will happen)
LB Dalein Hayes
DB David Long
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[irishfanjho15]

I'd put CJ at RB. I think he's solidified his spot there no matter what.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Brent is a RB as of now. Also shouldn't Brent and Holmes both have (Jr*) as they both are red shirting I thought this year? Also Tori hunter Jr. can play in 2017 as well. Also I don't see Fuller leaving early. Yes he may be first round talent but I could see him getting picked up in the second or 3rd round. I think he comes back knowing he can get his degree and have another shot of a title. Plus be an all-american.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Also isn't BVG son still on scholarship?

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Brent is a RB as of now. Also shouldn't Brent and Holmes both have (Jr*) as they both are red shirting I thought this year? Also Tori hunter Jr. can play in 2017 as well. Also I don't see Fuller leaving early. Yes he may be first round talent but I could see him getting picked up in the second or 3rd round. I think he comes back knowing he can get his degree and have another shot of a title. Plus be an all-american.

If he's not on pace to already be an all-american, something is wrong.

If Fuller gets a 1st round grade, he's gone.

Prosise is a RB through and through, I can't believe that list has him as a WR. If Prosise returns, he's the incumbent starter with Folston helping split the carries and a few tossed to Adams/Dex.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

What makes you think Fuller getting a 1st round grade makes him gone? Stanley was a first round top 10 pick lock and returned to school.

 

[JohnnyJasper]

I have a dream that Will and Jay will return for their Senior season.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

What makes you think Fuller getting a 1st round grade makes him gone? Stanley was a first round top 10 pick lock and returned to school.

Stanley was not a 1st round top 10 pick lock. Stanley was a border line first rounder, with a week draft last year could have climbed to the teens.

 

[Irishman77]

Also I think we see Robinson, Hunter, and Sanders as the starting trio...

Looking at wr depth going fwd, Claypool really needs to stay at wr!

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Also I think we see Robinson, Hunter, and Sanders as the starting trio...

No way. If Fuller Leaves St Brown will be starting.

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

If he's not on pace to already be an all-american, something is wrong.

If Fuller gets a 1st round grade, he's gone.

Prosise is a RB through and through, I can't believe that list has him as a WR. If Prosise returns, he's the incumbent starter with Folston helping split the carries and a few tossed to Adams/Dex.

I think that it is more likely that Prosise leaves early than Fuller. Prosise is having a great year, will have his degree and will likely fit somewhere into the second to third round of the NFL draft. He has little wear and tear and I don't see him staying next year as really helping his stock out very much since very few running backs go in the first round anymore and he will most likely split carries with Folston. I guess it comes down to the fact that I think Fuller can improve his NFL draft position by coming back while Prosise will probably remain in the same area as he would be projected to go this year.

 

[GoIrish41]

Also isn't BVG son still on scholarship?

I think he's a preferred walkon, but I could be mistaken.

 

[NDPhilly]

Safety depth is scary. Really need the underclassmen to step up there. A healthy Tranquill (big if) and Redfield could be a pretty nice tandem but outside that it gets bad real fast especially without Sebastian.

 

[koonja]

So glad we burned Blankership's RS yet again for like 3 snaps in a game he had no impact on. NOT. Either use him or RS him.

 

[GoIrish41]

Also I think we see Robinson, Hunter, and Sanders as the starting trio...

Looking at wr depth going fwd, Claypool really needs to stay at wr!

My guess would be St. Brown, Boykin and Hunter starting at WR. I don't think Robinson's role will grow substantially beyond what it has been the last two years, and Hunter is a slot. If we can pull one or two of Robertson, McKinley, Corley or Craig-Meyers (I know, all are iffy) then I'd like to see Claypool move to defense, where I think his upside is absolutely through the roof.

 

[arrowryan]

My starters for 2016...

QB: No idea tbh. I am comfortable with all 3
RB: Folston, CJ, Adams
WR 1: Fuller
WR 2: ESB
WR 3: Hunter or Sanders
TE: Jones
OC: Mustipher
LG: Nelson
RG: Elmer
LT: Bars
RT: McGlinchey

DE:Trumbetti
DE: Rochell
DT: Jones
3-T: Tillery
LB: Onwualu
LB: Morgan
LB: Smith (Coney if Smith leaves)
CB: Luke
CB: Butler or Watkins*
Slot: Crawford
FS: Redfield
SS: Williams (my surprise starter of the season)

*: would not be surprised if Coleman is the starter as he seems to have been playing a lot this year

 

[koonja]

Of CJ and Folston both come back, Brent at RB makes zero sense. He'd habe less eligibility left that the 3rd stringer, Adams, and he wouldn't see the field for anything meaningful. Wonder what the plan is for him.

 

[GoIrish41]

My starters for 2016...

QB: No idea tbh. I am comfortable with all 3
RB: Folston, CJ, Adams
WR 1: Fuller
WR 2: ESB
WR 3: Hunter or Sanders
TE: Jones
OC: Mustipher
LG: Nelson
RG: Elmer
LT: Bars
RT: McGlinchey

DE:Trumbetti
DE: Rochell
DT: Jones
3-T: Tillery
LB: Onwualu
LB: Morgan
LB: Smith (Coney if Smith leaves)
CB: Luke
CB: Butler or Watkins*
Slot: Crawford
FS: Redfield
SS: Williams (my surprise starter of the season)

*: would not be surprised if Coleman is the starter as he seems to have been playing a lot this year

Solid line-up. I'm not as confident as some that Fuller (or Procise) will stay another year. I hope to baby Jesus that Butler is not the starter at corner -- especially with Watkins and Coleman and Crawford waiting in the wings . I like your pick at SS, if Tranquil can't return.

 

[Irish#1]

If he's not on pace to already be an all-american, something is wrong.

If Fuller gets a 1st round grade, he's gone.

Prosise is a RB through and through, I can't believe that list has him as a WR. If Prosise returns, he's the incumbent starter with Folston helping split the carries and a few tossed to Adams/Dex.

Relax, it's just a list. We all know where he's going to play.

 

[stlnd01]

Prosise seems more likely to go than Fuller. Jaylon than either of them. But could certainly see a scenario where all three come back, and maybe even KVR (Kelly has a pretty good track record with his six-star recruits).
If that happens we might be a top five preseason team next year.

 

[CIrishWin]

Brent is at WR cause he does not touch field as RB unless 4 get hurt

After Fuller showed speed against USC which was the only question not sure he comes back

CJ should be lisited as a RB my bad

 

[arrowryan]

Solid line-up. I'm not as confident as some that Fuller (or Procise) will stay another year. I hope to baby Jesus that Butler is not the starter at corner -- especially with Watkins and Coleman and Crawford waiting in the wings . I like your pick at SS, if Tranquil can't return.

I think Butler has been good at times and has been bad at other times as well. I really like Crawford but just can't wrap my mind around the idea of him being an every down corner considering his height; love him in the slot though.

I think Tranquill will return but he is in a really awkward situation physically; imo, he's to big to be a safety and too small to be a linebacker. Against teams like Stanford and triple option teams, I love having him in the starting line up

 

[stlnd01]

Brent is at WR cause he does not touch field as RB unless 4 get hurt

After Fuller showed speed against USC which was the only question not sure he comes back

CJ should be lisited as a RB my bad

Fuller's always been fast. Bigger q marks I'd think are occasional drops and his size.
He's certainly no slam dunk to come back - and I've no idea of his personal situation or academic inclinations - but he's the kind of guy - true junior, solid citizen, some upside yet on the field - who has generally returned under Kelly (the Niklas/Tuitt year notwithstanding).

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

If Fuller is a 1st rd lock, he's not coming back. If he gets a borderline grade, say late 1st -late 2nd, then we may have a prayer.

After team scouts saw what he did to Adore, who is supposed to be on another level athletically, I'm guessing there are some teams licking their chops.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

I just can't wrap my head around at why Brent isn't playing. He is the most athletic kid on this team. Even though it was the spring game he looked pretty damn good. I just can't see him sitting at 3rd or 4th string running back next year. Why not move him to the slot position? Or give him reps at WR? Also I think Hoge starts at Center next year. I think that one of the Freshman will surprise and end up starting at CB or Safety, also why not move butler to Safety?

 

[Irish#1]

CJ should be lisited as a RB my bad

Duly noted. VDP can now relax. just messin with ya.

Fuller's always been fast. Bigger q marks I'd think are occasional drops and his size.
He's certainly no slam dunk to come back - and I've no idea of his personal situation or academic inclinations - but he's the kind of guy - true junior, solid citizen, some upside yet on the field - who has generally returned under Kelly (the Niklas/Tuitt year notwithstanding).

He reminds me a lot of Marvin Harrison in speed and size and he did all right.

 

[GoIrish41]

hes a borderline first rounder IMO.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I just can't wrap my head around at why Brent isn't playing. He is the most athletic kid on this team. Even though it was the spring game he looked pretty damn good. I just can't see him sitting at 3rd or 4th string running back next year. Why not move him to the slot position? Or give him reps at WR? Also I think Hoge starts at Center next year. I think that one of the Freshman will surprise and end up starting at CB or Safety, also why not move butler to Safety?

In my best Dwight K Schrute voice: False

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Duly noted. VDP can now relax. just messin with ya.



He reminds me a lot of Marvin Harrison in speed and size and he did all right.

Assinine! Marvin Harrison was never that fast, he was a precise route runner and had great hands. Fuller is a burner with good-great route running but possibly suspect hands. He tracks the deep ball extremely well but he has lapses in concentration.

 

[CIrishWin]

Fuller he gone