Sam Houston Bearkats Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 8
    68
    Landyn LockeSO
    Starter
  2. 15
    51
    DJ BaileyRS SO
RB
  1. 22
    67
    Alton McCaskillGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    65
    Landan BrownRS JR
WR-X
  1. 3
    67
    Tim Burns Jr.SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    64
    Kamari MaxwellSO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 2
    72
    Chris ReedRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    67
    Kyan Berry-JohnsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 7
    70
    Grady O'NeillRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 0
    53
    Darrick Bledsoe IIIRS JR
TE
  1. 87
    64
    Max WhisnerRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 80
    52
    Matt SmithGR/TR
LT
  1. 58
    59
    Carter KadowRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    53
    Myles JosephFR
LG
  1. 74
    67
    Graceson SpannRS FR
    Starter
  2. 57
    53
    Zo'Maryon BryanRS JR/TR
C
  1. 54
    59
    Brock StukesRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    59
    Josiah ChenaultRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 71
    73
    Denell Nix Jr.SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    61
    Elijah CollinsJR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 67
    59
    Isaac SohnRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 66
    53
    Jimmy WallsRS JR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Sam Houston Bearkats plays Nicholls at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachPhil Longosince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorZack Patterson
Defensive CoordinatorFreddie Aughtry-Lindsay

What's Next

Who do they play next?No game listed for Sam Houston this weekWho's starting at QB?Landyn Locke — starting quarterback for Sam HoustonHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Sam Houston
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #133 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to Troy Trojans, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -21.5

    85%

    Roster talent: 15th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #126 national

    6%

    Returning production: 58%

    2%

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

    Portal

    15 adds in two-deep · avg 64 OVR · top add: S. Bey (MLB, 75, from Arizona)

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

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Sam Houston?

    Sam Houston Bearkats starting lineup

    Landyn Locke is the projected starting quarterback for Sam Houston as of September 16, 2026. DJ Bailey is listed second.

    Sam Houston also projects Alton McCaskill at running back, Tim Burns Jr. at wide receiver and Max Whisner at tight end.

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

    Landyn Locke · QBAlton McCaskill · RBTim Burns Jr. · WR-XMax Whisner · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Sam Houston's starting quarterback?
    Landyn Locke is the projected starting quarterback for Sam Houston as of September 16, 2026. DJ Bailey is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Sam Houston?
    Alton McCaskill is the projected starter at running back for Sam Houston, with Landan Brown listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Sam Houston?
    Tim Burns Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Sam Houston, with Kamari Maxwell listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Sam Houston?
    Max Whisner is the projected starter at tight end for Sam Houston, with Matt Smith listed second.
    When was the Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart last updated?
    The Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Sam Houston's record last season?
    Sam Houston Bearkats finished 2-10 (1-7 in Conference USA play).
    When does Sam Houston Bearkats play next?
    Sam Houston Bearkats plays Nicholls at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Sam Houston roster

    Every player on the Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Tim Burns Jr., Kamari Maxwell

    WR: Chris Reed, Kyan Berry-Johnson

    WR: Grady O'Neill, Darrick Bledsoe III

    LT: Carter Kadow, Myles Joseph

    LG: Graceson Spann, Zo'Maryon Bryan

    C: Brock Stukes, Josiah Chenault

    RG: Denell Nix Jr., Elijah Collins

    RT: Isaac Sohn, Jimmy Walls

    TE: Max Whisner, Matt Smith

    QB: Landyn Locke, DJ Bailey

    RB: Alton McCaskill, Landan Brown

    Defense

    DE: Josh Alexander-Felton, Chauncey Chidi

    NT: Darien Jackson, Justin Terrell

    DT: Dylan Frazier, Jarra Anderson

    DE: Brody Henderson, Elijah Groves

    WLB: Dean Ford, Tokyo Gordon, Mike King

    MLB: Stacy Bey, Brian Bates Jr.

    STRIK: Jace Arnold

    CB: Ishmel Atkins, Justin Cottrell

    SS: Tyler Bailey, Jalyn Stanford

    FS: Railyn Adams, Cameron Franklin

    CB: Dravon Wilson, Caesar Magee

    NB: Jace Arnold, Lyric Smith

    Special Teams

    PT: Cal Joseph

    PK: Sam Carpenter, Tate Ryan

    KO: Sam Carpenter, Nico Ottomanelli

    LS: Carson Whitington, Cameron McCulloch, Victor Gamboa

    H: Nico Ottomanelli, Tim Burns Jr.

    PR: Tim Burns Jr.

    KR: Tim Burns Jr., Grady O'Neill