Way too early 2026 Depth Chart/Needs

[mlbball99]

QB1: Steve Angeli (R-Jr.)
QB2: Luke Carney (R-Fr)
QB3: Transfer QB

RB1: Yasin Willis (Jr)
RB2: Jaden Hart (R-So)
RB3: Transfer/Tylik Hill

WR1: Darrel Gill (Sr)
WR2: Johntay Cook (Sr)
WR3: Emannuel Ross: (R-So)
WR4: Jaylan Hornsby (R-So)
WR5: Darien Williams/Boobie Johnson (R-Fr)
Would also like to see a transfer with a JRS type body

TE1: Think we need a transfer here
TE2: Jamie Tremble/David Clement

LT: Trevion Mack (R-Jr)
LG: Byron Washington (R-Fr)
C: Josh Miller (R-Jr)
RG: Joe Cruz (R-Jr)
RT: Demetrius Weatherspoon (R-Sr)

Defensive line needs a complete overhaul and transfer portal. All defensive line is seniors this season

DE:
DT:
DT:
JACK:

LB: Gary Bryant (R-Sr)
LB: Antonie Deslauriers (Soph)
SAM: Jamie Tremble (Jr)

CB: Demetres Samuel (Soph)
CB: Chris Peal (R-Jr), Davien Kerr (Jr)

S - Cornell Perry (R-Jr)
S - Ibn McDaniels (R-Soph)
S - Braheem Long (Jr)

 

[Archimedes]

So, we've only got 3 seniors in this mix, with 2 at a position of great depth and incoming talent.

Keep the core together and I could make a good case for 2027 -- not 2026 -- being the best year for us to make a run.

 

[721Comstock]

So, we've only got 3 seniors in this mix, with 2 at a position of great depth and incoming talent.

Keep the core together and I could make a good case for 2027 -- not 2026 -- being the best year for us to make a run.

 

[upperdeck]

Willis runs with power but only once he gets going. We need a guy who can make tough yds.

 

[AngryOtto]

QB1: Steve Angeli (R-Jr.)
QB2: Luke Carney (R-Fr)
QB3: Transfer QB

RB1: Yasin Willis (Jr)
RB2: Jaden Hart (R-So)
RB3: Transfer/Tylik Hill

WR1: Darrel Gill (Sr)
WR2: Johntay Cook (Sr)
WR3: Emannuel Ross: (R-So)
WR4: Jaylan Hornsby (R-So)
WR5: Darien Williams/Boobie Johnson (R-Fr)
Would also like to see a transfer with a JRS type body

TE1: Think we need a transfer here
TE2: Jamie Tremble/David Clement

LT: Trevion Mack (R-Jr)
LG: Byron Washington (R-Fr)
C: Josh Miller (R-Jr)
RG: Joe Cruz (R-Jr)
RT: Demetrius Weatherspoon (R-Sr)

Defensive line needs a complete overhaul and transfer portal. All defensive line is seniors this season

DE:
DT:
DT:
JACK:

LB: Gary Bryant (R-Sr)
LB: Antonie Deslauriers (Soph)
SAM: Jamie Tremble (Jr)

CB: Demetres Samuel (Soph)
CB: Chris Peal (R-Jr), Davien Kerr (Jr)

S - Cornell Perry (R-Jr)
S - Ibn McDaniels (R-Soph)
S - Braheem Long (Jr)

I thought Big Spoon was a senior.
Not confident in Miller at C. Hopefully Stewart takes a big step in the off season or Hawn (sp). They said he can play multiple positions.
Dline we get Perry back. Some of the freshman have been get time. David O is back. But yes we need to hit the portal on Dline.
Hopefully lb and secondary takes another step forward.
If wr comes back we should be good. RB may grab 1 from the portal.
Qb ???

 

[P Vasiloff]

QB1: Steve Angeli (R-Jr.)
QB2: Luke Carney (R-Fr)
QB3: Transfer QB

RB1: Yasin Willis (Jr)
RB2: Jaden Hart (R-So)
RB3: Transfer/Tylik Hill

WR1: Darrel Gill (Sr)
WR2: Johntay Cook (Sr)
WR3: Emannuel Ross: (R-So)
WR4: Jaylan Hornsby (R-So)
WR5: Darien Williams/Boobie Johnson (R-Fr)
Would also like to see a transfer with a JRS type body

TE1: Think we need a transfer here
TE2: Jamie Tremble/David Clement

LT: Trevion Mack (R-Jr)
LG: Byron Washington (R-Fr)
C: Josh Miller (R-Jr)
RG: Joe Cruz (R-Jr)
RT: Demetrius Weatherspoon (R-Sr)

Defensive line needs a complete overhaul and transfer portal. All defensive line is seniors this season

DE:
DT:
DT:
JACK:

LB: Gary Bryant (R-Sr)
LB: Antonie Deslauriers (Soph)
SAM: Jamie Tremble (Jr)

CB: Demetres Samuel (Soph)
CB: Chris Peal (R-Jr), Davien Kerr (Jr)

S - Cornell Perry (R-Jr)
S - Ibn McDaniels (R-Soph)
S - Braheem Long (Jr)

 

[P Vasiloff]

McDaniels needs a lot of work in both coverage and tackling

 

[hoopsupstate]

There’s a pretty good wide receiver coming in too.

 

[Cusester]

Offensive line and defensive line and maybe a quarterback are all we need. Getting Calvin Russell made everyone feel good but when the quarterback has no time to scan the field we could have Randy Moss himself out there and he wouldn’t make much of a difference.

Also, based on the abilities of this past years O line portal additions, Fran needs help with O line talent evaluation and coaching. Austin Collins is a good player but I wonder how many Nil dollars were spent on the rest, who have not impressed. Big guys do not always beat up smaller guys. Fran would have passed on Justin Pugh.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I don't know man, it seems way too early for this.

 

[orangemass]

You are assuming Collins is on a one year deal

 

[whobut03]

QB1: Steve Angeli (R-Jr.)
QB2: Luke Carney (R-Fr)
QB3: Transfer QB

RB1: Yasin Willis (Jr)
RB2: Jaden Hart (R-So)
RB3: Transfer/Tylik Hill

WR1: Darrel Gill (Sr)
WR2: Johntay Cook (Sr)
WR3: Emannuel Ross: (R-So)
WR4: Jaylan Hornsby (R-So)
WR5: Darien Williams/Boobie Johnson (R-Fr)
Would also like to see a transfer with a JRS type body

TE1: Think we need a transfer here
TE2: Jamie Tremble/David Clement

LT: Trevion Mack (R-Jr)
LG: Byron Washington (R-Fr)
C: Josh Miller (R-Jr)
RG: Joe Cruz (R-Jr)
RT: Demetrius Weatherspoon (R-Sr)

Defensive line needs a complete overhaul and transfer portal. All defensive line is seniors this season

DE:
DT:
DT:
JACK:

LB: Gary Bryant (R-Sr)
LB: Antonie Deslauriers (Soph)
SAM: Jamie Tremble (Jr)

CB: Demetres Samuel (Soph)
CB: Chris Peal (R-Jr), Davien Kerr (Jr)

S - Cornell Perry (R-Jr)
S - Ibn McDaniels (R-Soph)
S - Braheem Long (Jr)

I’m not confident Johntay will be coming back.

 

[orange79]

I don't know man, it seems way too early for this.

" That's why the title of the thread is 'Way too early 2026 Depth Chart/Needs' "

-----mlbball99, probably

 

[richmondcuse03]

I’m not confident Johntay will be coming back.

Same.

 

[sufan59]

I’m not confident Johntay will be coming back.

Same.

NFL or portal? His side or Syracuse or mutual driving this? Just interesting because he is having success for the first time in his college career here. I’m just not sure why he would want to mess with that at another school again if the Syracuse staff wants him to stay.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Same.

That sucks

 

[Ttk.gman2]

QB1: Steve Angeli (R-Jr.)
QB2: Luke Carney (R-Fr)
QB3: Transfer QB

RB1: Yasin Willis (Jr)
RB2: Jaden Hart (R-So)
RB3: Transfer/Tylik Hill

WR1: Darrel Gill (Sr)
WR2: Johntay Cook (Sr)
WR3: Emannuel Ross: (R-So)
WR4: Jaylan Hornsby (R-So)
WR5: Darien Williams/Boobie Johnson (R-Fr)
Would also like to see a transfer with a JRS type body

TE1: Think we need a transfer here
TE2: Jamie Tremble/David Clement

LT: Trevion Mack (R-Jr)
LG: Byron Washington (R-Fr)
C: Josh Miller (R-Jr)
RG: Joe Cruz (R-Jr)
RT: Demetrius Weatherspoon (R-Sr)

Defensive line needs a complete overhaul and transfer portal. All defensive line is seniors this season

DE:
DT:
DT:
JACK:

LB: Gary Bryant (R-Sr)
LB: Antonie Deslauriers (Soph)
SAM: Jamie Tremble (Jr)

CB: Demetres Samuel (Soph)
CB: Chris Peal (R-Jr), Davien Kerr (Jr)

S - Cornell Perry (R-Jr)
S - Ibn McDaniels (R-Soph)
S - Braheem Long (Jr)

Can’t wait for some true freshmen to jump on this chart next year

 

[tptcuse]

I’m not confident Johntay will be coming back.

I would imagine him and Gill would want some assurance that Angeli will be completely healthy. Also, I can't imagine Calvin Russell will sit. He seems like a starter from day one like Samuels was this year.

 

[mlbball99]

Why do you think Cook won’t return?

 

[kcsu]

Steve will be fine. We will bring in a QB, load up on DL and LB. Spend on a pass rusher and fill 2nds with this year's youth and incoming frosh.
I think that 39 is going to be RB 2.
I also believe that Steve with this wr room has a chance to finish in the top 10 in passing. IF we can land two stud interior DL and one good pass rusher we have a solid chance to make a run.

 

[anomander]

that’s not a very good looking team even for an early look. We need some major moves on the OL, DL, LB, and Safety. A couple QB’s as well because i’m highly doubtful Angeli will be ready for the season and if he is won’t be 100% or certainly not in game form.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

that’s not a very good looking team even for an early look. We need some major moves on the OL, DL, LB, and Safety. A couple QB’s as well because i’m highly doubtful Angeli will be ready for the season and if he is won’t be 100% or certainly not in game form.

What’s wrong with the OL? I also like the LB position as well.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

WRs will be loaded, but we’ll definitely need a running back if Willis leaves. We should also look at a portal QB, even though Steve is expected to be ready by spring ball. The offensive line could use some depth, though the 2026 recruits coming in will create competition. At linebacker, I love the starters, but we could use some depth. The safety position will be depleted, while the cornerbacks should be well-stocked. Finally, we need to rebuild the defensive line with both pass rushers and run-stoppers.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

One thing to keep in mind the 2025 class has plenty of OL AND DL in it and we will have a lot of young redshirt freshmen at that position.

 

[MSOrange]

You are assuming Collins is on a one year deal

Wildhack said in an interview a few weeks ago that we only do one year deals. So unlessl that has changed or he was lying, it's a one year deal.