It already seems like an eternity since Boise state football last took the field. As we await the September 4th opening game against UCF, one question looming on everyone's minds this offseason is who will be starting, especially with the new coaching staff. I will do my best to predict who I think will start at each position as well as who will fill depth roles.
Let's take a look at my projected 2021 Depth Chart:
OFFENSE
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POSITION
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1st String
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2nd String
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3rd String
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QB
|
Hank Bachmeier JR
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Jack Sears RS SR
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Taylen Green FR
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RB
|
George Holani JR
|
Cyrus Habibi-Likio OR Andrew VanBuren SR
|
Taequan Tyler JR
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WR-X
|
Khalil Shakir SR
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Stefan Cobbs RS JR
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Billy Bowens RS JR
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WR-H
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CT Thomas 5th
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LaTrell Caples RS FR
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Maclaine Griffin RS JR
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WR-Z
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Octavius Evans RS SR
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Shea Whiting RS SO |
Davis Koetter RS JR OR Eric McAlister FR
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TE
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Riley Smith RS JR
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Tyneil Hopper RS JR
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Austin Bolt RS FR
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LT
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John Ojukwu RS SR
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Ben Dooley RS SO
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Brandon Hernandez RS FR
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LG
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Garret Curran RS JR
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Dallas Holliday RS JR
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C
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Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez RS JR
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Donte Harrington 5th
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RG
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Jake Stetz 5th
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Jacob Golden RS SO
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Dalton Lins RS JR
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RT
|
Uzo Osuji 5th
|
Riden Leong RS JR
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DEFENSE
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POSITION
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1st String
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2nd String
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3rd String
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DE
|
Shane Irwin RS SR
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Aisa Kelemete RS SR
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Jayden Ewing RS SO
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NT
|
Scale Igiehon SR
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Divine Obichere SR
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Keeghan Freeborn RS JR
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DT
|
Scott Matlock RS JR
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Jackson Cravens RS JR
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Michael Callahan RS SO
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STUD
|
Demitri Washington RS JR
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Isaiah Bagnah RS SO
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Casey Kline RS SO
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WLB
|
Riley Whimpey 5th
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DJ Schramm RS JR
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Jai Jones FR
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MLB
|
Zeke Noa RS SR
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Brock Miller 5th
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Brandon Hawkins RS JR
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N
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Kekaula Kaniho 5th
|
Rodney Robinson SO
|
Roman Kafentzis RS SR OR Kaonohi Kaniho RS FR
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CB
|
Markel Reed JR
|
Caleb Biggers
|
Donovan Clark RS FR OR Kaonohi Kaniho RS FR
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CB
|
Tyric LeBeauf RS JR
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Jonathan Earl RS JR
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Chris Mitchell RS JR
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FS |
Tyreque Jones RS SR |
Semaj Verner RS FR
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Isaiah Bradford RS FR
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SS
|
JL Skinner JR
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Chris Mitchell RS SO
|
Zion Washington FR |
SPECIAL TEAMS
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POSITION
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1st String
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2nd String
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3rd String
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K
|
Jonah Dalmas SO
|
Joel Velazquez 5th
|
Gavin Wale RS SO
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P
|
Gavin Wale RS SO
|
Joel Velazquez 5th
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Kickoff
|
Joel Velazquez RS SR
|
Jonah Dalmas SO
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Gavin Wale RS FR
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KR
|
Stefan Cobbs RS JR
|
Khalil Shakir SR
|
Cyrus Habibi-Likio
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PR
|
Stefan Cobbs RS JR
|
Cyrus Habibi-Likio
|
Kaden Dudley FR |
A few points:
- It looks like there will be a true QB battle between Hank and Sears. I expect Hank to just edge out Sears for QB1
- Even with the loss of Kyheem Waleed the WR corps looks scary good especially witht the additions of Davis Koetter and Eric McAlister.
- O-line, D-line, and LB should be pretty unchanged from last season and will have a lot of returning experience.
- Although there will be significant changes in the secondary especially at CB, there is so much talent and experience there that we shouldn't miss a beat.
- Kick and Punt return were areas that I am completely guessing. Avery Williams will be hard to replace and I am hoping this new staff will avoid using starters in these positions but it's anyone's guess at this point.
- My breakout Freshman of the year prediction is: Austin Bolt (Offense), Samaj Verner (Defense)
- Breakout Newcomer: Cyrus Habibi-Likio
- Offensive MVP: Khalil Shakir SR
- Defensive MVP: Demitri Washington RS JR
- Comeback Player of the year: Demitri Washington RS JR
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