West Virginia Releases Summer Depth Chart at Big 12 Media Days

Big 12 Media Days kicked off earlier today and - as is the custom - the members released the first version of their depth chart as they get ready to head into Fall training camp.

It’s important to understand that this depth chart means very little in terms of what the actual depth chart will look like when the West Virginia Mountaineers kickoff the season against the James Madison Dukes on August 31st. They do, however, provide a little bit of insight on possible position changes and what Neal Brown’s offense and Vic Koenning’s defense will look like come this Fall.

Key takeaways:

• We are, apparently, in no better situation at the quarterback spot then we were when Spring practice ended in April. Austin Kendall, Jack Allison and Trey Lowe are all listed as first string with that old, trusty “or” separating them. It should be noted that former Bowling Green quarterback Jarret Doege is absent from the depth chart entirely, perhaps giving a hint at his eligibility status after transferring in.
• West Virginia’s stable of upperclassmen running backs are also all listed with “or” separating them but, unlike the quarterback position, in this instance it’s because all four are worthy of that starter role.
• The starting five on the offensive line are going to be pretty good, with Colton McKivitz and Josh Sills bringing the most experience. Behind them, we are very young. Blaine Scott, Junior Uzebu and Briason Mays are all redshirt freshman, although from what I’ve been told they’re performance doesn’t reflect that.
• Ricky Johns has converted from a safety to a receiver, and is listed alongside Bryce Wheaton as the backup to TJ Simmons.
• The defensive line and linebackers look pretty strong on paper, but the secondary is going to be the biggest question mark heading into this season. Attrition really, really hurt us at the safety spot.
• Special teams looks about what you’d expect, but the one thing that stands out is Jack Allison and Trey Lowe holding on field goals.