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WIDE RECEIVER (X)
8 Sean Modster, RsSr.
1 Octavius Evans, So. -OR-
16 John Hightower, Jr.
WIDE RECEIVER (H)
6 CT Thomas, So.
81 Akilian Butler, RsJr.
WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
7 A.J. Richardson, RsSr.
2 Khalil Shakir, Fr.
LEFT TACKLE
75 Ezra Cleveland, RsSo.
69 Austin Dixon, RsSo.
LEFT GUARD
77 John Molchon, RsJr.
68 Jake Stetz, RsFr.
CENTER
67, Garrett Larson, RsJr.
71 Donte Harrington, RsSo.
RIGHT GUARD
79 Eric Quevedo, RsJr.
66 Isiah Moore, RsJr. -OR-
65 Zachary Troughton Sr.
RIGHT TACKLE
78 Andres Preciado, RsSr.
70 John Ojukwu, RsFr.
TIGHT END
86 Chase Blakley, RsSr.
85 John Bates, RsSo.
47 Matt Pistone, RsJr.
5 Garrett Collingham, RsJr.
Quarterback
4 Brett Rypien, Sr.
10 Chase Cord, RsFr.
9 Jaylon Henderson, RsJr.
RUNNING BACK
22 Alexander Mattison, Jr.
34 Robert Mahone, RsSo.
31 Skyler Seibold, RsSr.
21 Andrew Van Buren, Fr.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
91 Durrant Miles, Sr.
45 Kayode Rufai, RsSo.
NOSE TACKLE
98 Sonatane Lui, Jr.
57 Emmanuel Fesili, Jr.
90 Scale Ihegion, Fr.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
93 Chase Hatada, Jr.
54 Matt Locher, RsJr.
Jabari Watson, RsSo.
STUD (STAND UP END)
8 Jabril Frazier, RsSr.
99 Curtis Weaver, RsSo.
53 Sam Whitney, RsJr.
WEAKSIDE LINEBACKER
44 Riley Whimpey, So.
7 Ezekiel Noah RsFr. -OR-
36 Blake Whitlock RsSr.
MIDDLE LINEBACKER
58 Tyson Maeva, Jr.
25 Benton Wickersham, So.
56 Joseph Inda, RsSr.
STRONGSIDE LINEBACKER/NICKEL
28 Kekaula Kaniho, So.
9 Desmond Williams, RsSo.
41 Will Heffner, RsJr.
FIELD CORNERBACK
26 Avery Williams, RsSo.
15 Jalen Walker, RsSo.
FREE SAFETY
21 Tyreque Jones, RsFr.
32 Jordan Happle, RsSo.
BOUNDARY SAFETY
10 Kekoa Nawahine, Jr.
5 Evan Tyler, RsJr.
BOUNDARY CORNERBACK
14 Tyler Horton, Sr.
15 Jalen Walker, RsFr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKER
96 Haden Hoggarth, RsSr. -OR-
46 Joel Velazquez, RsSo.
PUNTER
46 Joel Velazquez, RsSo. -OR- 49 Quinn Skillin RsJr.
SNAPPER
50 Nicholai Pittman, Jr. -OR-
52 Daniel Cantrell, RsFr.
HOLDER
49 Quinn Skillin RsSr.
KICKOFF
46 Joel Velazquez, RsSo.
KICK RETURNER
26 Avery Williams, RsSo. -OR-
16 John Hightower, Jr. -OR-
81 Akilian Butler, RsJr.
PUNT RETURNER
26 Avery Williams, RsFr.
2 Khalil Shakir, Fr.
Depth Chart Explanation
It’s important to reiterate that the depth chart provided to us weekly by the university is still only a very general, broad overview of the utilization priority of various players on the roster. For example, Octavius Evans has been listed highly on the depth chart all season and has seen less than 20, total snaps this year. This has been due to the unpredictable nature of the condition that has kept him off the field, but there are others listed at positions on the roster that might not directly translate to their positions on the field. For example, Kekaula Kaniho is listed as a strongside linebacker/nickel, but in reality he has lined up in those positions as well as safety. A lot of these players have very broad utility that can’t be crammed into one position when it comes time to make an official depth chart each week. So, keep that in mind as we review changes. On that note:
Notable Notes
With the announcement that David Moa’s regular season is done (he might make it back for a bowl game), Chase Hatada has migrated from the defensive end rotation and is now listed as the starter at defensive tackle. Chadd also had some interesting information regarding inquiries about Moa’s possibility for a medical redshirt year:
If Boise State DL David Moa doesn't come back and play in a bowl game or other late-season game, he will be eligible for a sixth year in 2019 based on a rule change in Division I this year. Good rule change by NCAA.
— Chadd Cripe (@chaddcripe) October 9, 2018
For what it’s worth, Moa seems to be taking a very positive approach to the setback:
— David Moa (@moaconstrictor_) October 8, 2018
In addition to the highly unfortunate loss of David Moa, the Broncos will also be without the services of DeAndre Pierce for the remainder of the season due to a lacerated spleen. In order to mitigate that loss, the Broncos have moved Tyreque Jones from backup boundary safety to starting free safety. Evan Tyler has moved from the backup boundary safety spot to move over and replace Tyreque’s role of providing relief for Kekoa Nawahine at free safety. In his own words, here is Pierce’s announcement on the end of his season:
Sad that my season got cut short from such a rare injury and that i won’t be able be on that field again with my team, especially the seniors. All the crazy speculations been going around are ridiculous and I’m always going to ride for my dawgs here. Be back in 2019! ✌ pic.twitter.com/meNEXJi8xd
— ❄️Deandre Pierce❄️ (@its_rayray4) October 8, 2018
Haden Hoggarth’s kicking issues have now seemingly spilled over into the depth chart and actual game time as he now has an ‘OR’ between him and Velazquez on the depth chart. Also, in the SDSU game, Velazquez had both extra point attempts.
Wide receivers John Hightower and Akilian Butler have supplanted running backs Robert Mahone and Alexander Mattison behind Avery Williams at kick returner.
Khalil Shakir has officially replaced CT Thomas as the backup punt returner behind Avery Williams, although Khalil has actually fielded the majority of punts since Avery’s arm injury in the first game.
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