Gamecocks release depth chart ahead of season opener

Ahead of their lid-lifter against Georgia State, the South Carolina Gamecocks have unveiled their first depth chart of 2022. Not many surprises here, but still a good sign that football is almost upon us.

Offense

Quarterback

Starter: Spencer Rattler, R-Jr.

Luke Doty, Jr.

Wide receiver

Starters: Ahmarean Brown, Sr.; Xavier Legette, Sr.; Josh Vann, Sr.

Jalen Brooks, Sr.; Dakereon Joyner, R-Sr.; Corey Rucker, Jr.; Antwane Wells, Jr.

Running back

Starters: Marshawn Lloyd, R-So.; Juju McDowell, So.

Christian Beal-Smith, Gr.

Tight end

Starters: Jaheim Bell, Jr.; Austin Stogner, Gr.

Nate Adkins, Gr.; Traevon Kenion, R-Jr.

Tackle

Starters: Jaylen Nichols, Sr.; Dylan Wonnum, Sr.

Jakai Moore, R-Jr.; Tyshawn Wannamaker, R-So.

Guard

Starters: Jovaughn Gwyn, R-Sr.; Vershon Lee, Jr.

Wyatt Campbell, R-Sr.; Trai Jones, R-So.

Center

Starters: Eric Douglas, Sr.

Hank Manos, R-Sr.

DEFENSE

Defensive line

Starters: Jordan Burch, Jr.; Alex Huntley, R-So.; Zacch Pickens, Sr.

Tonka Hemingway, Jr.; Tyreek Johnson, R-Jr.; MJ Webb, R-Sr.

Linebacker

Starters: Brad Johnson, Sr.; Mohamed Kaba, Jr.; Jordan Strachan, Sr.

Terrell Dawkins, R-Jr.; Gilber Edmond, R-So.; Sherrod Greene, Sr.; Debo Williams, R-So.

Nickelback

Starter: Cam Smith, R-Jr.

David Spaulding, R-Jr.

Cornerback

Starters: Marcellas Dial, R-Jr.; Darius Rush, R-Sr.

Kajuan Banks, Fr.; Emory Floyd, Fr.; O’Donnell Fortune, R-So.; Keenan Nelson, Fr.

Safety

Starters: Devonni Reed, Gr.; RJ Roderick, Sr.

Nick Emmanwori, Fr.; DQ Smith, Fr.

Special teams

Kicker

Starter: Mitch Jeter, Jr.

Alex Herrera, R-Jr.

Punter

Starter: Kai Kroeger, Jr.

Alex Herrera, R-Jr; William Joyce, R-Fr.