In preparation for facing Wyoming this weekend, Boise State released their *official* depth chart. This, of course, comes with the caveat that it often doesn’t reflect the on-field reality. Especially if there is a player that is injured but is not out for the season. The coaching staff will often keep them listed on the depth chart, even if they don’t play for a few weeks.
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WIDE RECEIVER (X)
18 Billy Bowens, RsSr. 6-1, 198
80 Eric MacAlister, RsFr. 6-3, 195 -OR-
9 Shea Whiting, RsJr. 6-2, 205
WIDE RECEIVER (H)
7 Latrell Caples, RsSo. 6-1, 190
17 Davis Koetter, 6ySr. 6-2, 200
WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
5 Stefan Cobbs, RsSr. 6-0, 192
83 Cole Wright, RsSo. 6-0, 180
LEFT TACKLE
70 John Ojukwu, 6ySr. 6-6, 315
73 Joseph Amos, RsFr. 6-6, 310
LEFT GUARD
69 Garrett Curran, RsSr. 6-5, 305
75 Will Farrar, 6ySr. 6-5, 325
CENTER
55 Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez, RsSr. 6-2, 305
75 Will Farrar, RsSr. 6-5, 325
RIGHT GUARD
66 Ben Dooley, RsJr. 6-5, 320
63 Mason Randolph, RsFr. 6-4, 310
RIGHT TACKLE
71 Cade Beresford, RsSr. 6-7, 305
79 Cord Kringlen, RsFr. 6-4, 280
TIGHT END
3 Riley Smith, RsSr. 6-5, 245
88 Tyneil Hopper, RsSr. 6-2, 248 -OR-
87 Kurt Rafdal, 6ySr. 6-7, 245
QUARTERBACK
10 Taylen Green, RsFr. 6-6, 220
4 Sam Vidlak, RsFr. 6-0, 195
RUNNING BACK
24 George Holani, RsJr. 5-11, 208
25 Ashton Jeanty, Fr. 5-8, 205
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
91 Ahmed Hassanein, So. 6-3, 299 -OR-
33 Cortez Hogans, RsSr. 6-3, 265
NOSE TACKLE
94 Jackson Cravens, RsSr. 6-2, 305 -OR-
98 Herbert Gums, RsSo. 6-1, 305
92 Michael Callahan, RsJr. 6-3, 280
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
99 Scott Matlock, RsSr. 6-4, 300
95 Divine Obichere, 5ySr. 6-3, 290
EDGE
38 Demetri Washington, RsSr. 6-3, 260
15 Deven Wright, Jr. 6-5, 223
MIKE (MIDDLE) LINEBACKER
7 Ezekiel Noa, 6ySr. 5-11, 240
58 Ty Tanner, RsFr. 6-1, 225
WILL (WEAKSIDE) LINEBACKER
52 D.J. Schramm, RsSr. 6-0, 235
3 Brandon Hawkins, RsSr. 6-2, 225 -OR-
10 Andrew Simpson, RsFr. 6-0, 225
NICKEL
21 Tyreque Jones, 6ySr. 6-2, 205
31 Zion Washington, RsFr. 6-2, 205
BCB (BOUNDARY CORNERBACK)
1 Caleb Biggers, 5ySr. 5-11, 195
41 Jaylen Clark, RsSo. 6-2, 200
BS (BOUNDARY SAFETY)
0 JL Skinner, Sr. 6-4, 220
34 Alexander Teubner, RsJr. 5-11, 198
FS
4 Rodney Robinson, RsSo. 5-8, 185
23 Seyi Oladipo, So. 5-11, 200
FCB (FIELD CORNERBACK)
14 Kaonohi Kaniho, RsSo. 6-0 180 -OR-
22 Tyric LeBeauf, RsSr. 6-2, 185
SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKOFF
45 Will Ferrin, RsFr. 6-3, 180
PUNTER
46 James Ferguson-Reynolds, Fr. 6-2, 180
SNAPPER
42 Mason Hutton, RsFr. 6-6, 230
HOLDER
89 Connor Riddle, RsJr. 6-1, 220
KICKER
35 Jonah Dalmas, Jr. 5-8, 172
KICK RETURNER
5 Stefan Cobbs, RsSr. 6-0, 192
PUNT RETURNER
24 George Holani, RsJr. 5-11, 208
Notable Notes
Despite there being no changes to the depth chart, the notable point here is actually manifested by the lack of changes to the depth chart, beginning with…
- Sam Vidlak is still listed as the #2 QB, despite Maddux Madsen getting snaps before him at the end of Nevada, once Taylen Green was pulled out due to the insurmountable lead. This was likely because Boise State is down to–at maximum–five games remaining in the season. This accounts for the Mountain West Championship game, as well as a bowl invite that would likely be accepted. Subtracting a game like Wyoming, which likely won’t get out of hand the way things did in Reno, the final “five” (now 4) games are going to be a time where you’re going to see a lot of names that are less familiar to you. This is due to the new(er) rule that allows for freshmen to preserve their redshirt year if they play in fewer than 4 games in a season. Hopefully, the Broncos play in a few more blowouts to end the year so that we can see more of those young faces and they can get some experience that will pay dividends going into 2023.
- Demitri Washington still listed on the two deep. This has been a somewhat contentious point as multiple outlets confirmed he was going to be out for the year after getting injured on his first snap vs BYU. On top of the part in Avalos’s Monday presser where he literally laughed at the implication, the news was contradicted and led to this rather funny series of Tweets:
- Tyreque Jones, who left the field vs Nevada is still listed as well.
See anything else noteworthy? Let us know in the comments!
It is impressive how well prepared and how competitive guys off the bench have been this year. Especially Green. Position coaches have been doing a great job. When a player goes down I sort of have the feeling ‘now we’re going to see how good this guy is.’ And usually he’s pretty good. In interviews everyone has the “next guy up” mentality. I think this starts with coaching. Often guys not on the depth chart are waiting for a year or two to go by before seeing action. Now it seems as though you better be ready. This keeps everyone… Read more »
Yeah, Madsen coming out before Vidlak was unexpected but not a surprise. If you recall Sam’s last outing, he did not look so good. And maybe he’s been lackluster in practice. Thus, the next man up and out was Madsen. He looked excited and lively. Sam looked as if he wasn’t excited to be out there. That’s just what I saw. And I wasn’t there, just what I saw on TV.
I sure want to see more of Crowe Magnon Man.
It almost sounds as if Holani will declare for the draft this year. Probably a lot depends on the order he might go. The oppertunity to pick up a couple million quid can be mighty enticing.
Broncos have Jambres Dubar coming next fall. He’s the highest rated RB the Broncos have had. He may come with his wheels already spinning.
Saturday’s forecast. Doesn’t sound great but at least no snow.
Sat 19
32°
/11°
Sunny
2%
WSW 13 mph
Sat 19 | Day
32°
2%
WSW 13 mph
Sunny skies. High 32F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Humidity
52%
UV Index
2 of 10
Sunrise
6:55 am
Sunset
4:39 pm
Sat 19 | Night
11°
2%
SW 11 mph
Clear skies. Low 11F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
_yoming might be a tough game. Tougher than Nevada. Hopefully everyone is healing.