Kent State Golden Flashes Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    70
    Dru DeShieldsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 2
    48
    Nolan GoodRS FR
  3. 10
    48
    Ethan ThanthanavongSO/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 0
    57
    Mason KingGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    49
    Jakorion CaffeyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 22
    45
    Brandon WhiteFR
WR-X
  1. 8
    61
    Da'Realyst ClarkRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    59
    Jared KelleyRS JR
  3. 23
    53
    Maurice StephensRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    65
    Ardell BanksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    51
    Luke SimmsFR
  3. 86
    40
    Matthew MaxeyRS FR
SLOT
  1. 6
    69
    Wayne HarrisRS SO
    Starter
  2. 85
    51
    Brendyn SmithFR
  3. 3
    44
    Jay Jay EtheridgeJR
TE
  1. 89
    67
    Terik MulderRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    51
    Hunter HoppertonRS SR/TR
  3. 11
    45
    Zy'aire FletcherRS FR
LT
  1. 78
    65
    Tyler MeadowsSO
    Starter
  2. 56
    51
    Moustafa DaoudRS FR/TR
LG
  1. 54
    65
    Dustyn MorellRS SR
    Starter
  2. 72
    51
    Cecil WilsonRS JR
C
  1. 50
    57
    Ben MideaJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 66
    51
    Quinten YoungFR
RG
  1. 73
    57
    William Johnson IIIFR
    Starter
  2. 55
    57
    Jaxon DunnRS SO
  3. 77
    45
    Rico SteeleRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 76
    57
    Mofe AdewoleRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    51
    Hudson ChaskoRS SR/TR
  3. 58
    45
    Colin PrichardFR

Next game kickoff time

Kent State Golden Flashes plays Ohio State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMark Carneysince 2025
Offensive CoordinatorClay Patterson
Defensive CoordinatorCherokee Valeria

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Ohio State · Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Dru DeShields — starting quarterback for Kent StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Kent State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #137 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to South Carolina Gamecocks, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -27.5

    85%

    Roster talent: 6th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #122 national

    6%

    Returning production: 64%

    2%

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

    Portal

    6 adds in two-deep · avg 56 OVR · top add: N. Johnson (SS, 62, from Houston Christian)

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

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Kent State?

    Kent State Golden Flashes starting lineup

    Dru DeShields is the projected starting quarterback for Kent State as of September 16, 2026. Nolan Good is listed second.

    Kent State also projects Mason King at running back, Da'Realyst Clark at wide receiver and Terik Mulder at tight end.

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

    Dru DeShields · QBMason King · RBDa'Realyst Clark · WR-XTerik Mulder · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Kent State's starting quarterback?
    Dru DeShields is the projected starting quarterback for Kent State as of September 16, 2026. Nolan Good is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Kent State?
    Mason King is the projected starter at running back for Kent State, with Jakorion Caffey listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Kent State?
    Da'Realyst Clark is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kent State, with Jared Kelley listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Kent State?
    Terik Mulder is the projected starter at tight end for Kent State, with Hunter Hopperton listed second.
    When was the Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart last updated?
    The Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Kent State's record last season?
    Kent State Golden Flashes finished 5-7 (4-4 in Mid-American play).
    When does Kent State Golden Flashes play next?
    Kent State Golden Flashes plays Ohio State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Kent State roster

    Every player on the Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Da'Realyst Clark, Jared Kelley, Maurice Stephens

    WR: Ardell Banks, Luke Simms, Matthew Maxey

    WR: Wayne Harris, Brendyn Smith, Jay Jay Etheridge

    LT: Tyler Meadows, Moustafa Daoud

    LG: Dustyn Morell, Cecil Wilson

    C: Ben Midea, Quinten Young

    RG: William Johnson III, Jaxon Dunn, Rico Steele

    RT: Mofe Adewole, Hudson Chasko, Colin Prichard

    TE: Terik Mulder, Hunter Hopperton, Zy'aire Fletcher, Tommy Arnold

    QB: Dru DeShields, Nolan Good, Ethan Thanthanavong

    RB: Mason King, Jakorion Caffey, Brandon White, Donovan Delaney Jr., Ayden Harris

    Defense

    DE: Antonio Bottiggi, Garrett Long, Mohammed Hazime

    NT: Josue Cordoba, Aiden Burgess, Camdon Wilborn

    DT: Thomas Aden, Darian Blachewicz, Dion'Dre Taylor, Eckley Bridges

    DE: Jaihien Roy, Garrett Dial, Bryce Griffin

    WLB: Hayden Dawahare, Sayed Abuhamdeh, Quan Rhodes-McKee

    MLB: Rocco Nicholl, Rafael Terrero Jr., Nate Gregory

    SLB: Trey Rubinstein, Brodyn Bishop, Semaj Bridgeman

    CB: Angelo Stockstill, Davion Pritchard, Lennox Lemon

    SS: Norey Johnson, Derrick Jackson III, Martell Buchanan

    FS: Joel Cordoba, Clinton Robinson, Lionel Burns III

    CB: A'tiq Muhammad, Tyler Bivens, Ezekiel Castex

    NB: DJ Barnes, Ezekiel Castex

    RES: Eli Tucker, William Bierfeldt, Dylan Armentrout, Maurice Stephens

    Special Teams

    PT: Jake Stoeckel, Kolten Ford

    PK: Sean Leonard, Tommy Newcomb

    KO: Sean Leonard, Tommy Newcomb

    LS: Gus Goodell, Chase Mantooth

    H: Jake Stoeckel, Kolten Ford

    PR: Wayne Harris, Da'Realyst Clark

    KR: Da'Realyst Clark, Wayne Harris