UTEP Miners Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    69
    EJ Colson Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    60
    Raymond Moore IIIRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 0
    64
    Tavorus JonesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 32
    60
    Lamar SperlingRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 81
    57
    Jeremiah NashJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    52
    Jaylan BrownRS SO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 5
    71
    Carver CheeksSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 13
    59
    Nik HenrySO
WR-Y
  1. 3
    57
    Jaden SmithRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 14
    47
    Marcus TorresRS SO
WR-H
  1. 8
    70
    Kam ThomasRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 2
    54
    Royal CapellSO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 4
    57
    Cash CheeksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 82
    50
    Judah EzinwaRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 73
    65
    Tyler RobertsRS FR
    Starter
  2. 50
    51
    Isaiah MaumalangaRS SR/TR
LG
  1. 54
    70
    Jaymon LambRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    59
    Diego De La CruzRS FR
C
  1. 56
    65
    Brian Williams Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 62
    51
    Eddie Lartigue Jr.FR
RG
  1. 55
    64
    Omoruyi Aliu-OtokitiJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    51
    Jayden TrappRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 74
    57
    Grayson JohnsonJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    57
    Preston PerkinsRS FR

Next game kickoff time

UTEP Miners plays Michigan away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachScotty Waldensince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorKyle Beyer

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Michigan · Sat, Sep 19 · 03:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?EJ Colson Jr. — starting quarterback for UTEPHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for UTEP
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #129 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Oklahoma Sooners, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -24.3

    85%

    Roster talent: 26th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #92 national

    6%

    Returning production: -1%

    2%

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

    Portal

    20 adds in two-deep · avg 62 OVR · top add: S. Miles (BAN, 72, from Eastern Michigan)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach UTEPTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for UTEP?

    UTEP Miners starting lineup

    EJ Colson Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for UTEP as of September 16, 2026. Raymond Moore III is listed second.

    UTEP also projects Tavorus Jones at running back, Jeremiah Nash at wide receiver and Cash Cheeks at tight end.

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

    EJ Colson Jr. · QBTavorus Jones · RBJeremiah Nash · WR-XCash Cheeks · TE

    Common questions

    Who is UTEP's starting quarterback?
    EJ Colson Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for UTEP as of September 16, 2026. Raymond Moore III is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for UTEP?
    Tavorus Jones is the projected starter at running back for UTEP, with Lamar Sperling listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for UTEP?
    Jeremiah Nash is the projected starter at wide receiver for UTEP, with Jaylan Brown listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for UTEP?
    Cash Cheeks is the projected starter at tight end for UTEP, with Judah Ezinwa listed second.
    When was the UTEP Miners depth chart last updated?
    The UTEP Miners depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was UTEP's record last season?
    UTEP Miners finished 2-10 (1-7 in Mountain West play).
    When does UTEP Miners play next?
    UTEP Miners plays Michigan away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full UTEP roster

    Every player on the UTEP Miners depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Jeremiah Nash, Jaylan Brown

    WR: Carver Cheeks, Nik Henry

    WR: Jaden Smith, Marcus Torres

    WR: Kam Thomas, Royal Capell

    LT: Tyler Roberts, Isaiah Maumalanga

    LG: Jaymon Lamb, Diego De La Cruz

    C: Brian Williams Jr., Eddie Lartigue Jr.

    RG: Omoruyi Aliu-Otokiti, Jayden Trapp

    RT: Grayson Johnson, Preston Perkins

    TE: Cash Cheeks, Judah Ezinwa

    QB: EJ Colson Jr., Raymond Moore III

    RB: Tavorus Jones, Lamar Sperling

    Defense

    DE: Shakaun Bowser, Oryend Fisher

    NT: Ashton Coker, Preston Hickey

    DT: Elijah Fields, Leander Parrish

    BAN: Sterling Miles, Royce Wilson

    SLB: Garrett Hawkins, Shay Smith

    MLB: Jayden Wilson, Isaiah Bogerty

    SPUR: Kode Lowe, Adarius Hutchinson

    CB: Kaleb Miles, Decorian Thompson

    SS: Xavier Smith, Donavan Howard

    FS: Esteban Guillory, Darnell Williams

    CB: Justin Content, TJ Tillman, LaTristan Thompson

    Special Teams

    PT: Brady Braun, Parker Cushing

    PK: Carlos Arreola, Cade Hechter

    KO: Carlos Arreola, Cade Hechter

    LS: Ian Hall, Carson Loeb

    H: Brady Braun, Marcus Torres

    PR: Kam Thomas

    KR: Nik Henry, Elijah McCoy, Kam Thomas, Royal Capell