With One Week of Ducks Fall Camp Left, Here are Our Projections for the 2023 Depth Chart

By Evan D. Brooks On Aug 23, 2023

The month of August is almost over, and with a week of fall camp left, it’s time for the experts to start making their projections as to who will be where.

Quarterback

1: Bo Nix

2: Ty Thompson

There was no competition for the starting QB, so there are no changes in projection.

Running Back

1: Bucky Irving/Noah Whittington

2: Jordon James

No changes in projection,

Tight End

1: Terrence Ferguson

2: Casey Kelly/Patrick Herbert

I doubt we’ll be seeing much of Kenyon Sadiq, which is why I put Kelly ahead of Herbert

Wide Receiver

X:

1: Troy Franklin

2: Kris Hutson

Y:

1: Tez Johnson

2: Gary Bryant Jr.

Z:

1: Traeshon Holden

2: Kyler Kasper

This can vary greatly depending on how they decide to line up the WR position depending on personnel and whether they want to go for a less traditional 10 personnel for that boost in speed.

Linebackers

MLB:

1: Jestin Jacobs

2: Devon Jackson

WILL:

1: Jeffrey Bassa

2: Jamal Hill

SAM:

1: Mase Funa

2: Connor Soelle

There are a couple changes, but it’s otherwise pretty up in the air; mostly moving players around.

Defensive Line

DE:

1: Brandon Dorlus

2: Blake Purchase

DT:

1: Casey Rogers

2: Keyon Ware-Hudson

NT:

1: Popo Aumavae

2: Taki Taimani

EDGE:

1: Jordan Burch

2: Matayo Uiagalelei

The big addition is Purchase’s spot as DE2, since the rumors ever since the scrimmage games that he’s a promising player.

Offensive Line

LT:

1: Josh Conerly Jr.

2: Faaope Laloulu

LG:

1: Junior Angilau

2: Marcus Harper II

C:

1: Jackson Powers-Johnson

2: Marcus Harper II

RG:

1: Nishad Strother

2: Steven Jones

RT:

1: Ajani Cornelius

2: George Silva

Admittedly this was difficult to pin down, but we feel confident on Cornelius and Conerly Jr.. Outside of those who, it still remains to be seen.

Cornerbacks

FIELD:

1: Nikko Reed

2: Dontae Manning/Jahlil Florence

BOUNDARY:

1: Khyree Jackson

2: Trikweze Bridges

No real changes save for Florence.

Safeties

FIELD:

1: Bryan Addison

2: Kodi DeCambra

BOUNDARY:

1: Evan Williams

2: Steve Stephens IV

STAR:

1: Tysheem Johnson

2: Cole Martin/ Nikko Reed

My confidence absolutely lies in Williams and Johnson, but other than that, it could play out several different ways.

Special Teams

K:

1: Camden Lewis

2: Andrew Boyle

P:

1: Luke Dunne

2: Matt Rigney

LS:

1: Luke Basso

2: Nick Duzansky

PR:

1: Tez Johnson

2: Gary Bryant

KR:

1: Bucky Irving

2: Noah Whittington

The only real change other than Matthew Rigney replacing Ross James as the backup punter.