This is why the coaches will have to be creative next year and rely on a lot of younger players. The issues of the 2015 class have been well documented--Rod Teamer is the only solid starter from that group, with Keyshawn McLeod and Taris Shenall having potential.
But the 2016 recruiting class has not flourished, either, which is typical when a new staff has to cobble together a class at the last minute.
Here's my analysis of the 22-man group
GONE/NEVER ARRIVED (5)
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-AJ Walker
--Tre Jackson
--Jonathan Wilson
-- Phabion Woodard,
--Deion Rainey
LITTLE OR NO IMPACT YET: (stats are for this year only)
1) Chase Napoleon--rarely gotten on field
2) Miles Strickland--hurt for a year and a half, buried on depth chart when returned
3) Sean Harper--passed by true freshman on depth chart in camp, played in only 3 games this year.
4) Will Harper--passed by true freshman in camp, no tackles in 11 games
5) Eric Lewis--played in one game this year, non factor on depth chart
6) D.J. Owens-zero catches for team without much receiver depth
7) Chris Johnson--injuries a factor, but 1 catch for team without much receiver depth
NOT HELPING TEAM WIN
1) Coby Neenan--beaten out by walk-on after struggling to make extra points
2) Johnathan Brantley --lost battle with Banks for starting job, non-factor when Banks healthy.
3) DeAndre Williams-- six tackles in 12 games but was part of DL rotation
JURY STILL OUT
1) Tyler Johnson--starting left tackle at end of freshman year, started 8 this year but lost spot v. SMU
2) Jacob Robertson--11 catches for 81 yards with two starts. Played regularly, but not productively
3) Larry Bryant --After big spring, had nine tackles as OLB/DE
PLENTY OF PROMISE
1) Darius Bradwell --Had huge TD run against SMU, will be one of top two backs on team in '18 and could have tremendous season.
2) Lawrence Graham--This might be generous. Had 12 tackles but looks like a future player.
3) P.J. Hall--flunked his big test against Memphis as a starter but plenty of talent here.
4) Thakarius Keyes--No big role yet but has shown promise and will be counted on as starter next year.
PROVEN BIG-TIMER
1) Darnell Mooney--34 catches for 599 yards and came on as top-grade receiver at end of year
But the 2016 recruiting class has not flourished, either, which is typical when a new staff has to cobble together a class at the last minute.
Here's my analysis of the 22-man group
GONE/NEVER ARRIVED (5)
-
-AJ Walker
--Tre Jackson
--Jonathan Wilson
-- Phabion Woodard,
--Deion Rainey
LITTLE OR NO IMPACT YET: (stats are for this year only)
1) Chase Napoleon--rarely gotten on field
2) Miles Strickland--hurt for a year and a half, buried on depth chart when returned
3) Sean Harper--passed by true freshman on depth chart in camp, played in only 3 games this year.
4) Will Harper--passed by true freshman in camp, no tackles in 11 games
5) Eric Lewis--played in one game this year, non factor on depth chart
6) D.J. Owens-zero catches for team without much receiver depth
7) Chris Johnson--injuries a factor, but 1 catch for team without much receiver depth
NOT HELPING TEAM WIN
1) Coby Neenan--beaten out by walk-on after struggling to make extra points
2) Johnathan Brantley --lost battle with Banks for starting job, non-factor when Banks healthy.
3) DeAndre Williams-- six tackles in 12 games but was part of DL rotation
JURY STILL OUT
1) Tyler Johnson--starting left tackle at end of freshman year, started 8 this year but lost spot v. SMU
2) Jacob Robertson--11 catches for 81 yards with two starts. Played regularly, but not productively
3) Larry Bryant --After big spring, had nine tackles as OLB/DE
PLENTY OF PROMISE
1) Darius Bradwell --Had huge TD run against SMU, will be one of top two backs on team in '18 and could have tremendous season.
2) Lawrence Graham--This might be generous. Had 12 tackles but looks like a future player.
3) P.J. Hall--flunked his big test against Memphis as a starter but plenty of talent here.
4) Thakarius Keyes--No big role yet but has shown promise and will be counted on as starter next year.
PROVEN BIG-TIMER
1) Darnell Mooney--34 catches for 599 yards and came on as top-grade receiver at end of year
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