CB Depth Chart (combined)
1. Hill
2. Watson
3. ….
throw up hands at a short list of inexperienced candidates. I would put Thomas over Long, Washington, and St. Juste but it’s pure guesswork.
Consensus opinion on Long was enthusiastic but usually you hear a lot more from an impact CB in his freshman year, even if he doesn’t play much. Everyone wants St. Juste to red-shirt but with only 6 CBs it’s doubtful. You need a 2-deep for boundary, field, and nickel. Some overlap with safety is possible but that position is thin too.
If anyone red-shirts it’s because they are behind schedule.
Thomas and Hill are starters – youthful mistakes happen but both appear poised for stardom.
Watson offers veteran stability at nickel with JKP looking like an eventual heir.
Long’s freshman year is deemed an anomaly, he pushes Thomas & Hill and is the clear #3.
Washington is a capable backup, still raw but physically gifted, we see flashes – just give him a couple more years.
St. Juste gets to red-shirt.
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