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Getting tired of all the negative posts on this board, so I decided to take a look at what we had coming back next year. Looking at the depth chart, I have much hope for 2014 and beyond:
2014 Depth Chart
DT:
Key Loses from 2013: Curtis Porter, Justin Renfrow, Luther Robinson
This was 3 of our top 4 DTs for 2013, but it was one of our weakest position on the team.
2014 Outlook:
Olsen Pierre was the most consistent DT in 2013 and he will be back in 2014. Replacing the 3 seniors will be hard and it’s hard to tell if King, Moore or Hamilton are ready to step up with their limited playing time. The staff did go out and get two big JUCO DT in Heurtelou and Wyche. If they are able to qualify academically, they should be an improvement from last year. Another guy who may get some minutes at DT in 2014 is Kamalu, he is a big athletic guy at 6’6” 285 that showed some promise this past season.
Future Outlook:
Moten and Jenkins will be solid contributors early on and could develop into good ones for us down the road. Hopefully, Al can bring back Valentine who will be a monster in a couple of years. These 3 are very good prospects coming in, much higher rated than the guys currently on the roster and no tweeners.
DE:
Key Loses from 2013: Shayon Green, Kelvin Cain, David Gilbert
Shayon will be missed as a leader and hard worker. Cain ended the season not on the roster and really didn’t get much playing time the past couple of years.
2014 Outlook:
This position should be much improved with the emergence of AQM and McCord as pass rush specialists and getting some help from incoming freshmen Chad Thomas and Trent Harris. Chick and Kamalu should be solid against the run. Not sure if Hoilett will finally emerge or disappear after 2 years of getting bigger.
Future Outlook:
The DE position will be solid for the next few years with the young talent that is already there (AQM) and coming in (Thomas, Harris, Jackson).
LB:
Key Loses from 2013: Jimmy Gaines, Tyrone Cornileus
Both of these guys provided solid minutes in 2013 but neither were spectacular. The key will be whether or not Perryman stays.
2014 Outlook:
If Denzel returns for his senior year, the LB unit should be solid in 2014. This was a very thin unit in 2013 especially after Figueroa went out. Tyriq should play more with one year under his belt at the position. Kirby needs to step up and take the next step as a starter. Armbrister and Grace should provide some depth as well. Not sure if Blue will finally start contributing in his 3rd year but remember WV did want him to gray shirt meaning he would have been a redshirt Freshmen in 2014.
Future Outlook:
The incoming class of Young, Smith, Owens, and McCray is solid. They should be able to contribute early if needed and on special teams. They seem to be more physically developed than LBs we’ve recruited in the past.
CB:
Key Loses from 2013: None
2014 Outlook:
With everyone returning, this should be the best we’ve been at CB for a while. We have size (Burns, Gunter), speed (Burns, Crawford) and experience (Gunter, Howard, and Crawford). Elder, Dortch and Hope should provide solid depth as well.
Future Outlook:
With only one senior and 5 underclassmen on the roster this class is small but solid with a quick nickel corner in Bethel and a tall lanky corner in Mayes.
S:
Key Loses from 2013: Kacy Rogers II, A.J. Highsmith
Both Rogers and Highsmith were one time starters but were not spectacular. They are solid role players but had much bigger roles dues to injuries and lack of depth.
2014 Outlook:
A healthy Bush and more consistent Jenkins should help improve the safety play from 2013. Bush was not the same player in 2013 that we saw before his injury. Carter has the talent and will need to step up in 2014 as he will get a lot of playing time especially if there is an injury. We will need the freshmen to come in and provide depth right away. Gunter may also move over from his corner position to help provide depth here.
Future Outlook:
Gayot and Hester are 2 talented safeties coming in. They are both big coming out of high school and may be called upon early due to lack of depth at the position.
2014 Depth Chart
DT:
Key Loses from 2013: Curtis Porter, Justin Renfrow, Luther Robinson
This was 3 of our top 4 DTs for 2013, but it was one of our weakest position on the team.
2014 Outlook:
Olsen Pierre was the most consistent DT in 2013 and he will be back in 2014. Replacing the 3 seniors will be hard and it’s hard to tell if King, Moore or Hamilton are ready to step up with their limited playing time. The staff did go out and get two big JUCO DT in Heurtelou and Wyche. If they are able to qualify academically, they should be an improvement from last year. Another guy who may get some minutes at DT in 2014 is Kamalu, he is a big athletic guy at 6’6” 285 that showed some promise this past season.
Future Outlook:
Moten and Jenkins will be solid contributors early on and could develop into good ones for us down the road. Hopefully, Al can bring back Valentine who will be a monster in a couple of years. These 3 are very good prospects coming in, much higher rated than the guys currently on the roster and no tweeners.
DE:
Key Loses from 2013: Shayon Green, Kelvin Cain, David Gilbert
Shayon will be missed as a leader and hard worker. Cain ended the season not on the roster and really didn’t get much playing time the past couple of years.
2014 Outlook:
This position should be much improved with the emergence of AQM and McCord as pass rush specialists and getting some help from incoming freshmen Chad Thomas and Trent Harris. Chick and Kamalu should be solid against the run. Not sure if Hoilett will finally emerge or disappear after 2 years of getting bigger.
Future Outlook:
The DE position will be solid for the next few years with the young talent that is already there (AQM) and coming in (Thomas, Harris, Jackson).
LB:
Key Loses from 2013: Jimmy Gaines, Tyrone Cornileus
Both of these guys provided solid minutes in 2013 but neither were spectacular. The key will be whether or not Perryman stays.
2014 Outlook:
If Denzel returns for his senior year, the LB unit should be solid in 2014. This was a very thin unit in 2013 especially after Figueroa went out. Tyriq should play more with one year under his belt at the position. Kirby needs to step up and take the next step as a starter. Armbrister and Grace should provide some depth as well. Not sure if Blue will finally start contributing in his 3rd year but remember WV did want him to gray shirt meaning he would have been a redshirt Freshmen in 2014.
Future Outlook:
The incoming class of Young, Smith, Owens, and McCray is solid. They should be able to contribute early if needed and on special teams. They seem to be more physically developed than LBs we’ve recruited in the past.
CB:
Key Loses from 2013: None
2014 Outlook:
With everyone returning, this should be the best we’ve been at CB for a while. We have size (Burns, Gunter), speed (Burns, Crawford) and experience (Gunter, Howard, and Crawford). Elder, Dortch and Hope should provide solid depth as well.
Future Outlook:
With only one senior and 5 underclassmen on the roster this class is small but solid with a quick nickel corner in Bethel and a tall lanky corner in Mayes.
S:
Key Loses from 2013: Kacy Rogers II, A.J. Highsmith
Both Rogers and Highsmith were one time starters but were not spectacular. They are solid role players but had much bigger roles dues to injuries and lack of depth.
2014 Outlook:
A healthy Bush and more consistent Jenkins should help improve the safety play from 2013. Bush was not the same player in 2013 that we saw before his injury. Carter has the talent and will need to step up in 2014 as he will get a lot of playing time especially if there is an injury. We will need the freshmen to come in and provide depth right away. Gunter may also move over from his corner position to help provide depth here.
Future Outlook:
Gayot and Hester are 2 talented safeties coming in. They are both big coming out of high school and may be called upon early due to lack of depth at the position.
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