The Iowa State football depth chart has been released for the season opener against North Dakota State. Some moves on the defensive line are made after camp, and we get some important updates on notable names likeAaron Wimberly,Luke Knott, and Allen Lazard.
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Updates and notables on depth chart
- Allen Lazard is listed as the backup toQuenton Bundrageat the “X” wide receiver position. This position is only two deep while the “Z” position goes four deep with some pretty good talent — the order goesDondre Daley,P.J. Harris,Tad Ecby, andD’Vario Montgomery.
- Daley was formerly listed as the third-stringer at the “Z” position.
- JUCO transferTrent Tayloris listed behind redshirt sophomoreMitchell Meyersat left defensive end.
- Gabe Luna is no longer listed on the depth chart, andDarius Whitemoves from left defensive end to right end.
- Luke Knott is listed behindJevohn Millerat weakside linebacker.
- Aaron Wimberly has been removed from returning duties.Jarvis Westis the designated punt returner and is listed as the backup kick returner to DeVondrick Nealy.
- Nick Severs is the backup at center forTom Farniok.Jamison Lalkis listed as the starter at left guard.
- Colin Downing has solidified the starting punter job as expected.
Projected starting lineup
Offensive line
- Right tackle:Jacob Gannon(RSr)
- Right guard:Daniel Burton(RSo)
- Center: Tom Farniok (RSr)
- Left guard: Jamison Lalk (RJr)
- Left tackle:Brock Dagel(RJr)
Quarterback:Sam Richardson(RJr)
Backs and receivers
- Tailback: Aaron Wimberly (Sr)
- Tight end:E.J. Bibbs)
- “Z”: Dondre Daley (RSo)
- “F”: Jarvis West (RSr)
- X: Quenton Bundrage (RJr)
Defensive line
- Left end: Mitchell Meyers (RSo)
- Tackle:Brandon Jensen(RSr)
- Nose guard:Devlyn Cousin(RSo)
- Right end:Cory Morrissey(Sr)
Linebackers
- Strong (Sam)/Nickel:Drake Ferch(RSr)
- Middle (Mike):Alton Meeks(RFr)
- Weak (Will): Jevohn Miller
Secondary
- Right cornerback:Nigel Tribune(So)
- Left cornerback:Sam E. Richardson(RJr)
- Strong safety:T.J. Mutcherson(RSo)
- Free safety:Kamari Cotton-Moya(RFr)
Special teams
- Punter: Colin Downing (Fr)
- Long snapper:Spencer Thornton(RSr)
- Holder: Austin Fischer (RJr)
- Place kicker:Cole Netten(RSo)
- Punt returner: Jarvis West (RSr)
- Kick returner: DeVondrick Nealy (RJr)
You can seethe full depth chart here, courtesy of Cyclones.com.
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