UAB Blazers Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 5
    74
    Ryder BurtonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 16
    61
    Nate RogersRS SO
  3. 11
    61
    Adrian PosseRS SO
RB
  1. 2
    70
    Rod Robinson IIRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    70
    Bam McReynoldsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    67
    Ja'Vin SimpkinsRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    76
    Kaleb BrownRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 6
    74
    KJ DanielsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 83
    55
    Levi BraytonRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 9
    63
    AJ JohnsonGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 14
    61
    Jailen HolmesRS SR/TR
  3. 84
    55
    Lamar WhiteRS SO
SLOT
  1. 0
    79
    Ty MimsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    73
    CJ SmithRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 4
    67
    EJ ReidRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 85
    70
    Antonio FergusonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 87
    70
    Sean PerssonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 44
    68
    Scott IsacksRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 51
    67
    Payton KirklandRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    67
    Barry WalkerRS SO
  3. 77
    67
    Keyon CoxRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 59
    75
    Jaden LigonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 66
    69
    Donovan LawrenceRS FR
  3. 69
    63
    Kade MartinRS SO
C
  1. 68
    67
    Adam LepkowskiGR
    Starter
  2. 57
    67
    Aidan PlattRS FR
  3. 64
    67
    Cooper YoungRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 75
    67
    Calib PerezRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    61
    Nelson RamirezRS JR/TR
  3. 67
    55
    Wes WigginsFR
RT
  1. 55
    67
    Barrett MaddoxRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    61
    Kyrik MasonGR/TR
  3. 79
    61
    Samuel RiddyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

UAB Blazers plays Louisiana away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

See the schedule and scores →

Coaching Staff

Head CoachAlex Mortensen1st season
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?at Louisiana · Sat, Sep 19 · 08:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Ryder Burton — starting quarterback for UABHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for UAB
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #123 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Illinois Fighting Illini, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -16.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 33rd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #135 national

    6%

    Returning production: 80%

    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 65 OVR · top add: T. Mims (WR, 79, from Texas State)

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

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for UAB?

    UAB Blazers starting lineup

    Ryder Burton is the projected starting quarterback for UAB as of September 18, 2026. Nate Rogers is listed second.

    UAB also projects Rod Robinson II at running back, Kaleb Brown at wide receiver and Antonio Ferguson at tight end.

    The full UAB Blazers two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Ryder Burton · QBRod Robinson II · RBKaleb Brown · WR-XAntonio Ferguson · TE

    Common questions

    Who is UAB's starting quarterback?
    Ryder Burton is the projected starting quarterback for UAB as of September 18, 2026. Nate Rogers is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for UAB?
    Rod Robinson II is the projected starter at running back for UAB, with Bam McReynolds listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for UAB?
    Kaleb Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for UAB, with KJ Daniels listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for UAB?
    Antonio Ferguson is the projected starter at tight end for UAB, with Sean Persson listed second.
    When was the UAB Blazers depth chart last updated?
    The UAB Blazers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was UAB's record last season?
    UAB Blazers finished 4-8 (2-6 in American Athletic play).
    When does UAB Blazers play next?
    UAB Blazers plays Louisiana away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

    Full UAB roster

    Every player on the UAB Blazers depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Kaleb Brown, KJ Daniels, Levi Brayton, Malik Muhammad, Bradley Wainwright

    WR: AJ Johnson, Jailen Holmes, Lamar White, Brogan McNab

    WR: Ty Mims, CJ Smith, EJ Reid, CD Gill, Jayden Skelton

    LT: Payton Kirkland, Barry Walker, Keyon Cox, Amos Talalele

    LG: Jaden Ligon, Donovan Lawrence, Kade Martin

    C: Adam Lepkowski, Aidan Platt, Cooper Young

    RG: Calib Perez, Nelson Ramirez, Wes Wiggins

    RT: Barrett Maddox, Kyrik Mason, Samuel Riddy

    TE: Antonio Ferguson, Sean Persson, Scott Isacks, Brayden Johnson, Gabriel Cline

    QB: Ryder Burton, Nate Rogers, Adrian Posse, Cam Jennings

    RB: Rod Robinson II, Bam McReynolds, Ja'Vin Simpkins, Jayson Moll, JR Mosley

    Defense

    DE: Tylin Jackson, Chris Burge, Elijah Hall

    NT: Cam Cunningham, Raymond Macias, Sterling Sanders, Kyle Mosley

    DT: Chris Spencer, Nigel Tate, Noah Nelson, Myles Cook

    JACK: Blanche Gold, Marlin Dean, J'Quan Mason, Colby Archie

    MONEY: Ike Esonwune, Malachi Character, Jaylen Thompson, Phillip Davison Jr.

    MAC: Muaaz Byard, Braden Sullivan, Mantrez Walker, Braxtyn Davies

    CB: Darrell Sweeting, Guylijah Theodule, Draden Fullbright, Courage Ugo

    SS: Diezel Wilkinson, Jo'Tavion Pierce, Mykale Hrabowski, Daimir Hicks

    FS: Jeremiah Jordan, Kris Wokomah, Jordin Price

    CB: Delvon Gulley, Isaiah Crozier, Julius Lane Jr.

    NB: Anta'Veon McKenzie, Que Billingsley, Elijah Pratt

    Special Teams

    PT: Badger Hargett, Carson Tinsley, Oliver Straw

    PK: Jonah Delange, Owen Simpson

    KO: Owen Simpson, Jonah Delange

    LS: Evan Bishop, Noah Medlen

    H: Badger Hargett, Carson Tinsley, Nate Rogers

    PR: CD Gill, Ty Mims, Jayson Moll, Bam McReynolds

    KR: Ja'Vin Simpkins, Bam McReynolds, Jayson Moll, Hudson Higgins, Ty Mims