Ole Miss football releases depth chart ahead of season opener vs. Troy
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss football released its first depth chart of the season Monday evening, offering a look at starters and backups for the Rebels’ first game this season which comes Saturday at 3:00 p.m. (CT) against Troy at Vaught-Hemingway.
Here’s a look at offense, defense and special teams.
Offense
Quarterback:
Luke Altmyer, So.; OR Jaxson Dart, So.
Running back:
Zach Evans, Jr.
Ulysses Bentley IV, Jr. OR Quinshon Judkins, Fr.
Wide receiver:
Jonathan Mingo, Sr.
Dannis Jackson, Sr., OR Dayton Wade, Jr.
Wide receiver:
Malik Heath, Sr. OR Jordan Watkins, Jr. OR Jalen Knox, Sr.
Slot receiver:
Jaylon Robinson, Sr. OR JJ Henry, Fr. OR Qua Davis, Sr.
Tight end:
Casey Kelly, Jr. OR Michael Trigg, So.
Left tackle:
Jeremy James, Jr.
Jayden Williams, Fr.
Left guard:
Nick Broeker, Sr.
Cedric Nicely, Fr. OR Cedric Melton, So.
Center:
Caleb Warren, Jr.
Reece McIntyre, Jr.
Right guard:
Eli Acker, So.
Jalen Cunningham, Sr.
Right tackle:
Mason Brooks, Sr.
Micah Pettus, Fr.
Defense
Nose tackle:
KD Hill, Sr.
Isaiah Iton, Sr.
Defensive tackle:
JJ Pegues, Jr.
Jamond Gordon, Sr., OR Tywone Malone, Fr.
Defensive end:
Cedric Johnson, Jr.
Demon Clowney, So. OR Brandon Mack, So.
Defensive end:
Tavius Robinson, Sr. OR Jared Ivey, Jr.
Linebacker:
Troy Brown, Sr. OR Ashanti Cistrunk, Sr.
Linebacker:
Austin Keys, So. OR Khari Coleman, Jr.
Cornerback:
Deantre Prince, Sr.
Markevious Brown, So.
Cornerback:
Miles Battle, Sr. OR Davison Igbinosun, Fr.
Defensive back:
Otis Reese, Sr.
MJ Daniels, So.
Defensive back:
Tysheem Johnson, So. OR Ladarius Tennison, So.
Safety:
Isheem Young, Jr.
Trey Washington, So.
Safety:
A.J. Finley, Sr.
Dashaun Jerkins, Sr.
Special teams:
Kicker:
Jonathan Cruz, Sr.
Christian Schanefelt, Fr.
Punter:
Fraser Masin, Jr.
Charlie Pollock, Fr.
Kick returner:
Jaylon Robinson, Sr. OR Dannis Jackson, Sr. OR Dayton Wade, Jr.
Punt returner:
Jaylon Robinson, Sr. OR JJ Henry, Fr., OR Jordan Watkins, Jr.
Long snapper:
Jared Lawrence, So.
Carter Short, Fr.
Kickoff specialist:
Jonathan Cruz, Sr.
Christian Schanefelt, Fr.
(Feature image credit: Amanda Swain, The Rebel Walk)
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception.
