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SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS FOOTBALL PROJECTED DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

 QUARTERBACK

Brandon Bridge

Junior

6’5 220

He’s a dual threat option that transferred from Alcorn State in 2012 and has been the talk of camp this Spring.

 

 RUNNING BACK

Cristobal Dinham

Junior (CC Transfer)

5’9 205

Averages 126.5 yards per game last season for Independence CC, and is a favorite to win the starting role in camp.

WIDE RECEIVER

Jerem’e Jones

Junior

5’8 160

Led the Jags in receiving last season with 45 rec, 513 yards, and 7 TDs.

 

 WIDE RECEIVER

Bryan Lavender

Senior

6’0 185

Second on the team in receptions in 2012, with 41, but didn’t score a TD.

 

 WIDE RECEIVER

Dejon Funderburk

Freshman

6’0 175

3-star prospect that had 13 offers from some of the top programs in the nation, including: Alabama, FSU, and Clemson.

 

 TIGHT END

Wes Saxton

Junior

6’4 235

Fourth leading receiving option for the Jags last season and will step up with Greg Hollinger not returning for his Senior year.

 

 LEFT TACKLE

Chris May

Sophomore (RS)

6’4 285

Finished out the season as the starting left tackle and will look to assume that role this season.

 

 LEFT GUARD

Drew Dearman

Junior

6’3 320

A returning starter that showed that he can stabilize the left side of the line last season.

 

 CENTER

Matt Calcagnini

Senior

6’0 280

Backup center in 2012 that will step up in the starting role, unless the coaches choose to move James Elliot to the center spot. Joseph Scelfo is also in the mix for the starting center job.

 

 RIGHT GUARD

Melvin Meggs

Junior

6’3 310

Finished out the season at right tackle, but will switch to the inside at guard.

 

 

RIGHT TACKLE

 Ucambre Williams

 Junior

 6’2 285

 Started last season at tackle before he went down with a season-ending ACL injury. Now that he’s full recovered, he will stabilize the position and allow Meggs to return to guard. 

 

DEFENSE

 JACK-OUTSIDE LINEBACKER

Pat Moore

Senior

6’3 240

Returns as a starter at the “Jack” linebacker position, which is a hybrid between defensive end and outside linebacker.

 

 NOSE TACKLE

Montavious Williams

Seniors

6’3 285

Served as a backup this season, with an opportunity to win a starting job on the defensive front. Will have some competition with Ceasare Johnson and possibly DeMarion Harper.

 DEFENSIVE TACKLE

Romelle Jones

Senior

6’2 275

Returning starter at defensive tackle.

 

 DEFENSIVE END

Alex Page

Senior

6’1 245

Finished out the season as the starting defensive end and will look to solidify that role in camp.

 

 SAM-OUTSIDE LINEBACKER

Clifton Crews

Senior

6’2 220

Returning starter at the outside linebacker position.

 

 

 MIKE-INSIDE LINEBACKER

Tony Johnson

Junior

6’3 250

Comes over from Southwest Mississippi CC to take over in Jake Johnson’s departure. 

 

 WILL-INSIDE LINEBACKER

Enrique Williams

Senior

6’0 235

Returning starter on the inside that will be asked to step up as a key leader on the defense with Johnson’s departure.

 

 CORNERBACK

Darrius Morrow

Senior

5’10 170

Returning starter at corner that has the safest role going into camp in the secondary.

 

 CORNERBACK

Tyrell Pearson

Senior

5’8 150

Has the speed to be a shutdown corner and should be more well rounded in his second season of action out since transferring a year ago.

 

 FREE SAFETY

Steffon Fuller

Junior

6’4 200

Versatile player that can play almost every position in the secondary. Takes over at Free Safety, with BJ Scott gone, and will be more of a cover type of option.

 STRONG SAFETY

Terrell Brigham

Junior

6’0 190

Returning starter at the safety position and will be asked to step up as the leader in the secondary with BJ Scott gradating.

 

SPECIAL TEAMS

 KICKER

Logan Gunn

Sophomore

6’3 160

Will take over for Michel Chapuseaux at kicker. Versatile enough to play kicker or punter.

 

 

 PUNTER

Scott Garber

Senior

5’9 195

Returns for his fourth season as the starting punter with no competition in camp.