2023 depth chart

I'm very curious about center, who will start and fill in. I don't remember a center from the current freshman class. Janis in the incoming class played some center but don't know how he'll compete as a freshman.

Very rarely do you see a true freshman start at center.

Although, think our OC may have done that.

Thinking one of the new LBs will find his way into the lineup somewhere- not sure of his speed in the back, but Spignatto might be able to adapt -on film I haven’t seen many with more explosive contact

but I truly defer to those with a better eye

Patrick Quay I think may have have started as a freshman back in ‘97. Could be wrong.

We lose both Centers Olsofka and Jack McCauley. Christo Kelly will likely be the starter after playing lots snaps as a blocking TE in our heavy formations as well as back-up Guard. Very good player and should fit right in.
TE will be interesting based on whether Morris comes back. Jacob Petersen looks to return from a medical redshirt season and should see lots of snaps regardless.
RB - I personally don’t think you’ll see all of Olivers snaps/touches go to Fuller but rather distributed to several including Purdy, Forrest and maybe Slade or Freshman Clearveux (PG kid so a year more developed)
WR - A healthy Brian Shipman and Dom Thomas would be the favorites to step in for Ayir and Gilliam as the 3 and 4 receivers. If either continues to be injury prone, look for Quentin Gregory, Blake Youngblood and potentially incoming frosh Max Warren to push for PT.
DE - BV will have by far the most returning experience. We have rotated 3 D ends last couple seasons so Christian Ross and Osahon Noruwa would be the leading candidates being pushed by Joe Townsend and Colin Reynolds.
SS - Curtis Harris Lopez seemed to cement primary back-up status to Prince by the end of the year and likely comes into spring as the 1.
FS - Jake Jarmo saw lots of snaps this season in Nickel and Dime packages and also comes into Spring as the 1 FS replacing Reynolds. 
CB - Terrence Spence likely becomes the starter for J Smith opposite Haskins. Has played a lot in certain defensive schemes last 2 seasons. 
WS - a complete mystery right now. Either the coaches move Haskins or Spence to the inside (Which Jon Smith would do frequently with Haskins and Spence on the field together) which would mean CBs Matt Duchemin and Malik Scott compete for more playing time or someone completely new wins this spot. If we end up getting a kid from the portal, I think this is where you could see a transfer start in fall 23’.

Just scatter shooting a little. Vaganek will see some DE with lots of experience. I think a recovered Ross will play also, the frosh DE from Staten Island seemed to get play at end of season. Very hopeful on Robinson seeing play. I know nothing of how Boyer progressed but always found him interesting having not played his senior year but just liked him. The two frosh could also work in but Holden and Frankie have to be starters now.
WR, we'll miss Assante's speed. I think we'll be fine, with current backups plus Warren, Youngblood and Mullaly. DB's worry me a lot, I think we will need at least 2-3 freshmen to see action, not just returning kicks, but contributing. That's a heavy load but I don't see good options.

NJ, did we cross up or did you post this after my summary. 
I didn’t mention LB as it would be obvious Dobbs, Bolden and Monte are the heavy favorites. I will say some of us think that Drew Spinogatti has the physical prowess to play snaps at LB as a frosh. Also apparently has a high football IQ which is as if not more important if an underclassman wants to get burn.

I saw you mention Guard his frosh year and then thought that was probably right. I just remember he started every game all 4 years. I think 2 time ALL PL. Very good player. 

Yeah, we passed each other but Dobbs, I'm whacking my head having been not been picturing him for so long since his injury so I blanked him out. Spinogatti has some of the best highlights video I've seen. Thanks.

As usual I think midwest is spot on in his analysis. I actually think you'll see a number of Frosh on D on the 2 deep very early. Just my guess in looking at tape. I also believe if HC goes the transfer portal - and I fully expect them to do so for the DBs - that you will see 1 or 2 in starting roles. I think you could see Spinogatti, Robinson, Dansdill, Jones, Comestro, and future signees on the 2 deep depth chart in the fall of 2023.

Depends on his winter and summer, but according to some on the board who know more about him I wouldn’t be surprised

What I think is so impressive about the current recruited class is the quickness and versatility of these young men

I can confirm that Jack “Whitey” McGovern (RIP)played every down at center in his four years in purple. Jack was followed in Worcester by his brothers and RoH members, Billy and Rob. DK re Klauke.