BYU Releases Depth Chart for Game at No. 7 Texas

After a bounceback win over Texas Tech, BYU is 5-2 as it turns its attention to Texas. The Longhorns, who are ranked no. 7 in the country, are coached by former BYU quarterback Steve Sarkisian. On Monday, BYU released its depth chart for the game at Texas.

Minimal changes were made on the depth chart. Most notably, 

Davis was used as a change-of-pace back against the Bearcats. After the game, Kalani Sitake said Davis would be a "main-stay" for the BYU offense. "I’m so proud of Miles Davis for fighting through adversity," Sitake said. "I never saw him let down at all. He’s always working. Always upbeat. I think he’s going to be a main-stay for us. I think he’s taking advantage of opportunities.”

Last season, Davis was emerging as BYU's starting running back before he suffered an injury against Utah State. He finished with 225 yards on 40 carries last season, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

Below is the rest of BYU's depth chart for TCU.

Quarterback

1. Kedon Slovis
2. Jake Retzlaff
   
3. Cade Fennegan

Kedon Slovis will be the starter as long as he's healthy. After Kedon Slovis, Jake Retzlaff is the backup quarterback and Cade Fennegan is the third-string quarterback. Fennegan, however, will play in garbage time like he did against Southern Utah. BYU is attempting to preserve Retzlaff's redshirt.

Running Back

1. LJ Martin
2. Aidan Robbins OR Deion Smith OR Miles Davis

For the first time since week two, Aidan Robbins got a few carries against Texas Tech. Robbins looked more like the running back BYU expected him to be when he transferred to Provo. Robbins finished with 49 yards on 16 carries.

Wide Receiver

1. Darius Lassiter OR Kody Epps OR Parker Kingston

1. Keanu Hill OR Keelan Marion

1. Chase Roberts OR Jojo Phillips

No changes to the depth chart at wide receiver. BYU is hoping Keanu Hill will be healthy this week against Texas. Aaron Roderick said Hill isn't dealing with anything serious.

Tight End

1. Isaac Rex
2. Mata'ava Ta'ase
3. Jackson Bowers

No changes to the tight end depth chart.

Fullback

1. Mason Fakahua
2. Ray Paulo

Offensive Line

Left Tackle
1. Kingsley Suamataia
2. Simi Moala

Left Guard
1. Paul Maile
2. Ian Fitzgerald

Center
1. Connor Pay
2. Paul Maile

Right Guard
1. Weylin Lapuaho
2. Caleb Etienne

Right Tackle
1. Brayden Keim
2. Simi Moala

After some early-season struggles, BYU has settled on a starting lineup with Brayden Keim at right tackle and Paul Maile at left guard. 

Defensive Backs

Cornerback
1. Eddie Heckard
2. Mory Bamba
3. Marcus McKenzie

Cornerback
1. Kamden Garrett
2. Caleb Christensen

Strong Safety
1. Ethan Slade
2. Raider Damuni

Free Safety
1. Crew Wakley
2. Preston Rex
2. Malik Moore OR Chika Ebunoha

Cornerback
1. Jakob Robinson
2. Evan Johnson

Minimal changes to the depth chart at safety. Most notably, Preston Rex has officially beat out veteran Malik Moore for the backup spot at free safety. Marcus McKenzie was not available against Texas Tech due to injury. His status for next week is unknown.

Linebackers

Rover

1. Max Tooley
2. Ammon Hannemann
3. Chaz Ah You

Mack

1. Harrison Taggart
3. Siale Esera OR Ace Kaufusi

Sam
1. AJ Vonphachanh
2. Sione Moa OR Fisher Jackson

A few minor changes were made to depth chart at linebacker. Most notably, Harrison Taggart is listed as the starter at mack linebacker since Ben Bywater suffered a season-ending injury. Siale Esera is listed as Taggart's backup. In limited reps, Siale Esera has stood out.

Defensive Line

Defensive End
1. Isaiah Bagnah
2. John Henry Daley OR Nuuletau Sellesin

Defensive End
1. Tyler Batty
2. Blake Mangelson
3. Bodie Schoonover

Nose Tackle
1. Atunaisa Mahe OR Caden Haws
2. Joshua Singh

Defensive Tackle
1. Jackson Cravens
2. John Nelson
3. David Latu

No changes to the depth chart along the defensive line. True freshman John Henry Daley has started to see his role increase this season. Daley played 12 snaps against the Red Raiders primarily on passing downs.

Specialists

Place Kicker
1. Will Ferrin
2. Matthias Dunn

Punter
1. Ryan Rehkow
2. Landon Rehkow

Kick Returners

1. Hobbs Nyberg
2. Parker Kingston
3. Talmage Gunther
4. Keelan Marion

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