SMU Mustangs Depth Chart

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ACC2-1 (2026)#22 '26 AP#32 Recruiting57% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 25, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    91
    Kevin JenningsRS SR
    Starter
  2. 1
    69
    Ty HawkinsRS FR
  3. 14
    62
    Charlie FiserRS SR
RB
  1. 6
    91
    Kendrick RaphaelSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    78
    Dramekco GreenRS FR
  3. 0
    73
    Derrick McFallRS SO
WR-X
  1. 10
    91
    Jalen CooperSO
    Starter
  2. 2
    79
    Jalen HaleRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    65
    Jakai AndersonFR
WR-Z
  1. 3
    91
    Yannick SmithJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    70
    Carterrious BrownRS FR
  3. 15
    65
    Aljour Miles IIFR
SLOT
  1. 8
    91
    Yamir KnightSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 9
    71
    Zack TurnerFR
  3. 81
    65
    Tyrone CrethersFR
TE
  1. 5
    91
    Randy Pittman Jr.SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    71
    Theo Melin ÖhrströmRS SR/TR
  3. 84
    71
    Tripp RiordanRS JR
LT
  1. 59
    77
    PJ WilliamsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    77
    Dramodd OdomsRS FR
  3. 71
    65
    Max WrightFR
LG
  1. 77
    84
    Alex WoodsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 57
    71
    Henry DouglassRS JR
  3. 60
    65
    Evan GoodwinFR
C
  1. 64
    77
    Joshua BatesRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 50
    77
    Graham UterRS SO
  3. 76
    72
    Drew HillRS FR
RG
  1. 63
    77
    Addison NicholsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 52
    71
    Toa KatoaFR
  3. 66
    65
    Hunter RyanRS SR
RT
  1. 74
    77
    Andrew ChambleeRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    71
    Drew EversFR
  3. 65
    65
    Bennett Johnson VFR

Next game kickoff time

SMU Mustangs plays Missouri State at home on Sat, Sep 26. The listed kickoff time is 09:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachRhett Lashleesince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Missouri State · Sat, Sep 26 · 09:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Kevin Jennings — starting quarterback for SMUHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for SMU
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #29 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 11.1

    85%

    Roster talent: 78th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #32 national

    6%

    Returning production: 57%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    11 adds in two-deep · avg 81 OVR · top add: Y. Smith (WR, 91, from East Carolina)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach SMUTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.
    DAILY PICKSMake your picks.Today's games. No account needed.

    Updated Sep 25, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for SMU?

    SMU Mustangs starting lineup

    Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of September 25, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.

    SMU also projects Kendrick Raphael at running back, Jalen Cooper at wide receiver and Randy Pittman Jr. at tight end.

    The full SMU Mustangs two-deep was last updated September 25, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Kevin Jennings · QBKendrick Raphael · RBJalen Cooper · WR-XRandy Pittman Jr. · TE

    Common questions

    Who is SMU's starting quarterback?
    Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of September 25, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for SMU?
    Kendrick Raphael is the projected starter at running back for SMU, with Dramekco Green listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for SMU?
    Jalen Cooper is the projected starter at wide receiver for SMU, with Jalen Hale listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for SMU?
    Randy Pittman Jr. is the projected starter at tight end for SMU, with Theo Melin Öhrström listed second.
    When was the SMU Mustangs depth chart last updated?
    The SMU Mustangs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 25, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was SMU's record last season?
    SMU Mustangs finished 9-4 (6-2 in ACC play).
    When does SMU Mustangs play next?
    SMU Mustangs plays Missouri State at home on Sat, Sep 26. The listed kickoff time is 09:00 PM ET.

    Full SMU roster

    Every player on the SMU Mustangs depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Jalen Cooper, Jalen Hale, Jakai Anderson, Daylon Singleton

    WR: Yannick Smith, Carterrious Brown, Aljour Miles II, Jordyn Adams

    WR: Yamir Knight, Zack Turner, Tyrone Crethers

    LT: PJ Williams, Dramodd Odoms, Max Wright

    LG: Alex Woods, Henry Douglass, Evan Goodwin, Sione Ma'u, Paxton Briggle

    C: Joshua Bates, Graham Uter, Drew Hill

    RG: Addison Nichols, Toa Katoa, Hunter Ryan, Sam Utu

    RT: Andrew Chamblee, Drew Evers, Bennett Johnson V

    TE: Randy Pittman Jr., Theo Melin Öhrström, Tripp Riordan, Trey Jackson, Miles Uter

    QB: Kevin Jennings, Ty Hawkins, Charlie Fiser, Cole Leinart

    RB: Kendrick Raphael, Dramekco Green, Derrick McFall, William Fierro

    Defense

    DE: Aakil Washington, Jahkai Lang, Tavion Atkinson

    DT: Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder, Jonathan Jefferson, Dakota Dickson

    DT: Christian Davis, Woo Spencer, Kevin Allen, Tyron Winslow

    DE: Ira Singleton IV, Marques White, Hudson Woods, Amontre Harris

    WLB: Alexander Kilgore, Jamal Anderson, Marcus Brouse

    MLB: Brandon Booker, Brandon Miyazono, Xavier Wright

    CB: Jayvon Thomas, Jaelyn Davis-Robinson, Javion Holiday

    SS: Tyren Polley Jr., Jaden Milliner-Jones

    FS: Jimmy Wyrick, Sael Reyes, Jaylen Moses

    CB: Marcellus Barnes Jr., William Nettles, Zadian Gentry

    NB: Jarvis Lee, La'Modrick Spencer, Abdul Muhammad

    RES: Ahmaad Moses, Link Rhodes

    Special Teams

    PT: Wade McSparron, Wiley Olson

    PK: Nick Reed, Brendan Baird

    KO: Nick Reed, Brendan Baird

    LS: Morgan Tribbett, Cody Williford

    H: Wade McSparron, Charlie Fiser

    PR: Yamir Knight, Jordyn Adams, Jalen Cooper

    KR: Dramekco Green, Jordyn Adams, Jayvon Thomas