UCF Knights Depth Chart

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Big 121-1 (2026)#66 Recruiting25% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    84
    Alonza Barnett IIIRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    75
    Keyone JenkinsSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 10
    70
    Kaleb AnnettRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 26
    77
    Duke WatsonJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    76
    Landen ChambersRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 4
    70
    Taevion SwintRS FR
WR-X
  1. 5
    84
    Josh DerrySR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    75
    Jonathan BibbsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    54
    Caleb RollersonRS SO
WR-Z
  1. 9
    77
    Waden CharlesSO
    Starter
  2. 2
    60
    Tyren HornesFR
  3. 86
    54
    Chase HinshawRS FR
SLOT
  1. 6
    66
    Ric'Darious FarmerRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 82
    66
    Jordyn BridgewaterRS SO
TE
  1. 0
    81
    Dylan WadeSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    68
    Caden PieningRS FR
  3. 88
    57
    Grayson BrousseauRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 73
    81
    Henry TabansiRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    60
    LaParka LangstonRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 66
    82
    Brady WayburnRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    60
    Justin RoyesRS JR/TR
C
  1. 58
    66
    Connor MeadowsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    66
    Jacob MaiavaRS FR
RG
  1. 61
    66
    Owen SpellSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 54
    58
    Cooper TerpstraRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 78
    66
    Preston CushmanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    66
    Tyler GibsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

UCF Knights plays Georgia State at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachScott Frostsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorSteve Cooper
Defensive CoordinatorAlex Grinch

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Georgia State · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Alonza Barnett III — starting quarterback for UCFHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for UCF
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #47 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 5.9

    85%

    Roster talent: 52nd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #66 national

    6%

    Returning production: 25%

    2%

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

    Portal

    26 adds in two-deep · avg 78 OVR · top add: T. Collins (DT, 91, from Oregon State)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach UCFTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for UCF?

    UCF Knights starting lineup

    Alonza Barnett III is the projected starting quarterback for UCF as of September 16, 2026. Keyone Jenkins is listed second.

    UCF also projects Duke Watson at running back, Josh Derry at wide receiver and Dylan Wade at tight end.

    The full UCF Knights two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Alonza Barnett III · QBDuke Watson · RBJosh Derry · WR-XDylan Wade · TE

    Common questions

    Who is UCF's starting quarterback?
    Alonza Barnett III is the projected starting quarterback for UCF as of September 16, 2026. Keyone Jenkins is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for UCF?
    Duke Watson is the projected starter at running back for UCF, with Landen Chambers listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for UCF?
    Josh Derry is the projected starter at wide receiver for UCF, with Jonathan Bibbs listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for UCF?
    Dylan Wade is the projected starter at tight end for UCF, with Caden Piening listed second.
    When was the UCF Knights depth chart last updated?
    The UCF Knights depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was UCF's record last season?
    UCF Knights finished 5-7 (2-7 in Big 12 play).
    When does UCF Knights play next?
    UCF Knights plays Georgia State at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full UCF roster

    Every player on the UCF Knights depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Josh Derry, Jonathan Bibbs, Caleb Rollerson

    WR: Waden Charles, Tyren Hornes, Chase Hinshaw

    WR: Ric'Darious Farmer, Jordyn Bridgewater

    LT: Henry Tabansi, LaParka Langston

    LG: Brady Wayburn, Justin Royes

    C: Connor Meadows, Jacob Maiava

    RG: Owen Spell, Cooper Terpstra

    RT: Preston Cushman, Tyler Gibson

    TE: Dylan Wade, Caden Piening, Grayson Brousseau

    QB: Alonza Barnett III, Keyone Jenkins, Kaleb Annett, Rocco Marriott

    RB: Duke Watson, Landen Chambers, Taevion Swint

    Defense

    DE: Isaiah Nixon, Aymeric Koumba, Arthur Kingdom

    DT: Horace Lockett, Brad Gurley Jr.

    DT: Thomas Collins, Jeffson Lafontant, Trenton Turner

    DE: Ken Talley, Sincere Edwards, Josh Schell

    WLB: Lewis Carter, Jahleel Culbreath, Rashad Henry

    MLB: Jayden Jennings, Tackett Curtis, Phil Picciotti

    CB: Antione Jackson, Jailen Duffie

    SS: Demari Henderson, Caleb Flagg, Matt Irwin

    FS: Jayden Williams, Ty Bartrum

    CB: Jayden Bellamy, DJ Bell, Rukeem Stroud

    NB: Braeden Marshall, Kahmel Johnson

    RES: Cole Kozlowski, Duane Thomas Jr., RJ Jackson Jr.

    Special Teams

    PT: Atticus Bertrams, Mason Denaburg

    PK: Will Stone, Noah McGough

    KO: Will Stone, Noah McGough

    LS: Kyle Hicks, Rocklyn Kelley

    H: Mason Denaburg, Atticus Bertrams

    PR: Antione Jackson, Josh Derry

    KR: Taevion Swint, Duke Watson