Jacksonville State Gamecocks Depth Chart

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Conference USA1-2 (2026)#86 Recruiting50% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    78
    Caden CreelRS JR
    Starter
  2. 15
    70
    Jack MoranRS FR
  3. 2
    56
    Kadyn PalmerRS FR
RB
  1. 6
    67
    Jalen LikelyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 32
    62
    Cedric KouemiFR
WR-X
  1. 11
    83
    Deondre JohnsonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    66
    Jamill WilliamsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 9
    82
    Ronnel JohnsonSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 84
    62
    Franklin Baret Jr.RS SO/TR
  3. 80
    56
    Cianan WilliamsRS SR/TR
SLOT
  1. 3
    82
    Darius CannonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    60
    Dylan GentryRS SO/TR
TE
  1. 83
    62
    David Alpers IIIRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 30
    62
    Luke GilbertSO
  3. 44
    62
    Jameson ScissumRS FR
LT
  1. 74
    76
    Amarii AtchisonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    62
    Jeremiah OrrRS SR/TR
LG
  1. 62
    82
    Hadine DiabyRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 79
    70
    Lance JohnsonSO
C
  1. 50
    68
    Lucas MrachkovskiyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 65
    62
    Britin WittJR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 55
    68
    Ryan WalkerRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    68
    Caleb HolmesRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 71
    68
    Cam StancilRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 63
    62
    Ryland BraggRS SO

Next game kickoff time

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

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachCharles Kellysince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorTaylor Housewright
Defensive CoordinatorBrian Williams

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Georgia Southern · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Caden Creel — starting quarterback for Jacksonville StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Jacksonville State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #107 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to North Dakota State Bison, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -7.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 33rd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #86 national

    6%

    Returning production: 50%

    2%

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

    Portal

    16 adds in two-deep · avg 67 OVR · top add: R. Johnson (WR, 82, from Missouri State)

    Camp battles to watch3
    Coach Jacksonville StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Jacksonville State?

    Jacksonville State Gamecocks starting lineup

    Caden Creel is the projected starting quarterback for Jacksonville State as of September 16, 2026. Jack Moran is listed second.

    Jacksonville State also projects Jalen Likely at running back, Deondre Johnson at wide receiver and David Alpers III at tight end.

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

    Caden Creel · QBJalen Likely · RBDeondre Johnson · WR-XDavid Alpers III · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Jacksonville State's starting quarterback?
    Caden Creel is the projected starting quarterback for Jacksonville State as of September 16, 2026. Jack Moran is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Jacksonville State?
    Jalen Likely is the projected starter at running back for Jacksonville State, with Cedric Kouemi listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Jacksonville State?
    Deondre Johnson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Jacksonville State, with Jamill Williams listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Jacksonville State?
    David Alpers III is the projected starter at tight end for Jacksonville State, with Luke Gilbert listed second.
    When was the Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart last updated?
    The Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Jacksonville State's record last season?
    Jacksonville State Gamecocks finished 9-5 (7-1 in Conference USA play).
    When does Jacksonville State Gamecocks play next?
    Jacksonville State Gamecocks plays Georgia Southern at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Jacksonville State roster

    Every player on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Deondre Johnson, Jamill Williams

    WR: Ronnel Johnson, Franklin Baret Jr., Cianan Williams

    WR: Darius Cannon, Dylan Gentry

    LT: Amarii Atchison, Jeremiah Orr

    LG: Hadine Diaby, Lance Johnson

    C: Lucas Mrachkovskiy, Britin Witt

    RG: Ryan Walker, Caleb Holmes

    RT: Cam Stancil, Ryland Bragg

    TE: David Alpers III, Luke Gilbert, Jameson Scissum

    QB: Caden Creel, Jack Moran, Kadyn Palmer

    RB: Jalen Likely, Cedric Kouemi

    Defense

    DE: Tae Floyd, Angel Toombs, Marquis Hood

    NT: Jawaun Campbell, Andrew Rumph, Christopher Johnson, Marvin Stringfellow

    DT: Khurtiss Perry, Quay Hood, Nii Addy

    EDGE: Jacob Cruz, Ian Mitchell, Mikey Rosa, Tristan Lyles

    WLB: Walker O'Steen, Morven Joseph, Aidan Thompson

    MLB: Mac Sanders, Myles Butler, Jameson McCollough

    CB: Jaheim Jenkins, JQ Brooks, Rodarion Jones

    SS: Marc Woods, Brennan Core

    FS: Caleb Nix, Rob Billings IV

    CB: Tre'Quon Fegans, Keiyon Turner, Javan Allison

    NB: Jonavan Carr, Kaden Cook

    Special Teams

    PT: Conor Donaghy, Cleat Forrest

    PK: Garrison Rippa, Conor Donaghy

    KO: Conor Donaghy, Garrison Rippa

    LS: Dixon Musgrove, Rio Hay

    H: Caleb Nix, Kadyn Palmer

    PR: Caleb Nix, Dylan Gentry

    KR: Jamill Williams, Lucas Farrington