Depth Perception

Taking a look at Mizzou's 2011 depth chart
by MizzMatt 8/1/11
Columbia, MO- Reporting Day is still over a day away, and two-a-days start on Thursday, but the depth chart for 2011 has already been released on http://www.mutigers.com. Here's a look at it:

OFFENSE
Quarterback

SO A. Glaser

1. SO James Franklin- 6'2", 225lbs. Similar to Brad Smith, last year's backup who scored a TD on the ground against Oklahoma.
2. SO Ashton Glaser- 6', 205lbs. Similar build to Chase Daniel, small and mobile. Inherited the backup slot after Tyler Gabbert departed for Louisville.
3. SR Jimmy Costello- 6'3", 225lbs

 Running Back

1. JR Kendial Lawrence- 5'9", 190lbs. Second leading rusher in last year's rushing by committee.
2. SR De'Vion Moore- 5'9", 195. Last year's leader with 418 yards on 93 carries.
3. SO Henry Josey- 5'10", 190. Third on depth chart at RB last year.
4. SO Marcus Murphy- 5'9", 185.
5. RSFr Greg White- 6'1", 210.
6. JR Jared Culver- 5'11", 250. Built more like a small linebacker rather than a tailback.
7. SO Daniel Carpenter- 6', 220.

Wide Receivers

• X-out

1. SR Jerrell Jackson- 6'1", 185lbs. Caught big TD grabs against Colorado and Oklahoma.
2. SO L'Damian Washington- 6'4", 185.
3. JR Rolandis Woodland- 6'3", 200. Caught a ball for a big gain against Kansas State.
4. FR Wesley Leftwich- 6'2", 195. Hickman High School graduate.

• H-out

JR T.J. Moe

1. JR T.J. Moe- 6', 195lbs. Last year's receiving leader with 1,045 yards and 6 TD.
2. JR Gahn McGaffie- 5'10", 190. Returned opening kickoff for TD against OU last year.
3. RSFr Bud Sasser- 6'3", 205.
4. RSFr Jimmie Hunt- 6'1", 200.
5. SO Kerwin Stricker- 6'2", 205.

• Z-Out

1. SR Wes Kemp- 6'4", 220lbs. Had a big block on Terrance Sweeney of Kansas State on a Blaine Gabbert TD run.
2. SR Brandon Gerau- 6', 185.
3. SO Marcus Lucas- 6'5", 205.
4. SO Jaleel Clark- 6'5", 210.

Tight End

1. SR Michael Egnew- 6'6", 245lbs. Not the traditional TE, second on team receiving last year.
2. SO Eric Waters- 6'4", 230.
3. SR Andrew Jones- 6'5", 255.
4. JR Stephen Drain- 6'4", 245.

Left Tackle

1. SR Elvis Fisher- 6'5" 295lbs. Member of a veteran O-line that returns four starters from 2010.
2. RSFr Anthony Gatti- 6'6", 295.

Left Guard

1. SR Jayson Palmgren- 6'2" 305lbs.
2. SO Justin Britt- 6'5", 295.
3. SO Max Copeland- 6'3", 270.
4. RSFr Nick Demien- 6'6", 295.

Center

1. JR Travis Ruth- 6'3", 295lbs. Travis looks to step into the slot vacated by the departing Tim Barnes.
2. RSFr Mitch Morse- 6'6", 290.
3. RSFr Robert Luce- 6'2", 290.

Right Guard

1. SR Austin Wuebbles- 6'4" 295lbs.
2. JR Jack Meiners- 6'6", 305.
3. SO Mark Hill- 6'6", 290.

Right Tackle

1. SR Dan Hoch- 6'7", 320lbs. Biggest starter on the line.
2. RSFr Chris Freeman- 6'8", 325. Biggest guy on the team, and only a freshman.
3. FR Michael Boddie- 6'6", 285.
4. RSFr Stephen Carberry- 6'4", 295.

Kicker

1. SR Grant Ressel- 6'2", 190lbs. Looks to improve on last year's 4-miss performance.
2. JR Trey Barrow- 6'1", 195. Trey split kickoff and punting duties last year.

DEFENSE
Left End

SO M. Sam

1. SR Jacquise Smith- 6'4", 255lbs. Returned a fumble for TD against K-State in 2010.
2. SO Michael Sam- 6'3", 255. Filled in for the injured Dominique Hamilton in 2010.
3. RSFr Matt Hoch- 6'5, 260.
4. RSFr Derrion Thomas- 6'4", 225.

Defensive Tackle

1. SR Terrell Resonno- 6'5", 295lbs. Had a blocked kick in last year's shutout against Colorado.
2. JR Jimmy Burge- 6'2", 290.
3. JR George White- 6'4", 285.
4. SR Brendan Donaldson- 6'2", 285.
5. SR Corey Sudhoff- 6', 265.

Nose Guard

1. SR Dominique Hamilton- 6-5, 305lbs. Injured against Oklahoma and missed out on the rest of the season with a broken ankle.
2. SO Marvin Foster- 6'2", 290.
3. RSFr Lucas Vincent- 6'3", 295.
4. FR Gerrand Johnson- 6'2", 245.

Right End

1. JR Brad Madison- 6'4", 265lbs. Split time with Michael Sam after the Hamilton injury. Steps into start role after Aldon Smith left for the NFL.
2. RSFr Kony Ealy- 6'5", 250.
3. SO Braydon Burnett- 6'3", 245.

Linebackers

• W

JR Z. Gooden (25)

1. JR Zaviar Gooden- 6'2", 230lbs. Had an INT against OU in 2010.
2. RSFr Darvin Ruise- 6'2", 225.
3. SO Tony Randolph- 5'11", 230.

• M

1. SR Will Ebner- 6'1", 230lbs.
2. SR Luke Lambert- 6'3", 230.
3. RSFr Jared Parham- 6'2", 230.

• S

1. SO Andrew Wilson- 6'3", 230lbs.
2. SO Donovan Bonner- 6'2", 235.
3. RSFr Michael Brennan- 6'2", 220.

Left Corner

1. JR Kip Edwards- 6'1", 195lbs. Steps into role vacated by Carl Gettis.
2. JR Robert Steeples- 6'1", 190.
3. RSFr Tristen Holt- 6', 190.

Right Corner

1. SO E.J. Gaines- 5'10", 185lbs. Steps into role vacated by Kevin Rutland.
2. SR Trey Hobson- 5'11", 185.
3. SO Randy Ponder- 5'10", 195.
4. RSFr Xavier Smith- 5'11", 185.

Strong Safety

SR K. Jackson

1. SR Kenji Jackson- 5'10", 200lbs.
2. JR Kenronte Walker- 6', 205.
3. RSFr Daniel Easterly, 6'4", 190.
4. SO Tyler Davis- 6-1", 195.

Free Safety

1. SO Matt White- 6', 190lbs. Steps into role vacated by Jarrell Harrison.
2. RSFr Braylon Webb- 6', 200.
3. SO Tavon Bolden- 6'2", 205.

Punter

1. JR Trey Barrow- 6'1", 195lbs. Also backup placekicker.
2. RSFr Christian Brisner- 6', 180.

You probably noticed that DT Sheldon Richardson isn't listed. That's because at the time of the depth cart being published, he was still considered ineligible to play. Gary Pinkel expects him to be there on August 3rd for reporting day and to start practicing with the squad on August 4th. Updates to the depth chart will be made accordingly if he is eligible to play.