Projected depth chart

golfingomez · August 9

1 hour ago, BillySee58 said:

You do realize that our official depth charts last season had 12 starters on offense, right?

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SUMG · August 9

According to Brett V....one of the camp surprises has been walk-on QB Drew Mastemaker (Austin Vandergrift).

“Drew came in as a walk-on and continues to earn more reps with the twos,” Morris said of UNTs backups. “He has a really live arm and is picking it up fast.” (from the D-RC)

UNTLifer · August 10

4 hours ago, SUMG said:

According to Brett V....one of the camp surprises has been walk-on QB Drew Mastemaker (Austin Vandergrift).

“Drew came in as a walk-on and continues to earn more reps with the twos,” Morris said of UNTs backups. “He has a really live arm and is picking it up fast.” (from the D-RC)

Can’t believe he didn’t earn a scholarship somewhere.

SilverEagle · August 16

On 8/9/2024 at 8:51 PM, UNTLifer said:

Can’t believe he didn’t earn a scholarship somewhere.

There is no mention of his QB experience in HS in this bio. Just punter and safety.

Drew Mestemaker - Football - University of North Texas Athletics (meangreensports.com)

UNTLifer · August 16

36 minutes ago, SilverEagle said:

There is no mention of his QB experience in HS in this bio. Just punter and safety.

Drew Mestemaker - Football - University of North Texas Athletics (meangreensports.com)

My bad. I was thinking of Vandegrift's starting QB Deuce Adams.

ChiefTenBeers2015 · August 16

On 8/8/2024 at 1:04 PM, golfingomez said:

if nothing else, assuming these numbers are accurate... at least we have more size this year

Wonder if there’s enough size to win a championship?

97and03 · August 16

48 minutes ago, ChiefTenBeers2015 said:

Wonder if there’s enough size to win a championship?

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UNT78 · August 17

Great job on the depth chart…I think you’re going to be surprised with the freshmen running backs, they have game and one of them will probably start by game 3…I don’t know how good we’re going to be this year, but I believe we may be better than most think! I’m predicting an 8-4 season. Coach has learned his lessons the hard way last year; for example, they’re on the one foot line at Navy early in the game and he goes for it on 4th and one??? We should have won that game, always go for the points!

jtm0097 · August 17

On 8/16/2024 at 10:34 AM, SilverEagle said:

There is no mention of his QB experience in HS in this bio. Just punter and safety.

Drew Mestemaker - Football - University of North Texas Athletics (meangreensports.com)

HS Stats

Played in 11 Games, 10-17 passing with 146 yards and 2 TDs. Crazy he was a backup in HS and getting playing time with the 2s here.

https://www.maxpreps.com/tx/austin/vandegrift-vipers/football/23-24/stats/#Player

Edited August 17 by jtm0097

3_n_out · August 17

3 hours ago, jtm0097 said:

HS Stats

Played in 11 Games, 10-17 passing with 146 yards and 2 TDs. Crazy he was a backup in HS and getting playing time with the 2s here.

https://www.maxpreps.com/tx/austin/vandegrift-vipers/football/23-24/stats/#Player

It better be because he’s a late bloomer and not a sign of our defensive performance

UNTLifer · August 17

I remember a career backup that ended up something like a 5th round draft pick and won a record number of Super Bowls.

MeanGreenZen · August 20

On 8/17/2024 at 6:39 PM, UNTLifer said:

I remember a career backup that ended up something like a 5th round draft pick and won a record number of Super Bowls.

Tom Brady wasn’t the backup on his high school football team.

And he backed up future NFL starter Brian Griese as a freshman and sophomore in college before starting the majority of games his junior and senior seasons. So not exactly a career backup.

If Mestemaker was the backup on his high school team and becomes the backup for us as a true freshman then that is absolutely incredible.

As a UNT football fan, I find that very scary, but it could be that his high school coach was an idiot or maybe the guy in front of him on the HS depth chart was insanely good. Someone was Caleb Williams’ and Jaden Daniels’ backup in high school too.

Jason Bean and Chandler Rogers split time at Mansfield Lake Ridge High School… but that was more of an even timeshare.

Edited August 20 by MeanGreenZen

Hunter Green · August 20

On 8/9/2024 at 4:30 PM, SUMG said:

According to Brett V....one of the camp surprises has been walk-on QB Drew Mastemaker (Austin Vandergrift).

“Drew came in as a walk-on and continues to earn more reps with the twos,” Morris said of UNTs backups. “He has a really live arm and is picking it up fast.” (from the D-RC)

This reminds me of a little heralded QB out of Broken Bow Oklahoma who reported to fall camp, moved up the depth chart and became a starter halfway through game one. Another diamond in the rough, perhaps?

GMG_Dallas · August 20

4 hours ago, Hunter Green said:

This reminds me of a little heralded QB out of Broken Bow Oklahoma who reported to fall camp, moved up the depth chart and became a starter halfway through game one. Another diamond in the rough, perhaps?

Who? Lost me with Broken Bow but maybe before my time. Or did you mean Locust Grove Oklahoma?

MCMLXXX · August 20

6 hours ago, MeanGreenZen said:

If Mestemaker was the backup on his high school team and becomes the backup for us as a true freshman then that is absolutely incredible.

As a UNT football fan, I find that very scary, but it could be that his high school coach was an idiot or maybe the guy in front of him on the HS depth chart was insanely good. Someone was Caleb Williams’ and Jaden Daniels’ backup in high school too.

This kid transferred in for his Senior Season and started.

https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/deuce-adams/14785

Hunter Green · August 20

1 hour ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Who? Lost me with Broken Bow but maybe before my time. Or did you mean Locust Grove Oklahoma?

I'll make is easy for you.

MASON FINE!

Jeez.

BillySee58 · August 20

49 minutes ago, Hunter Green said:

I'll make is easy for you.

MASON FINE!

Jeez.

I like how you completely botched where Fine came from but then flip it on GMG_Dallas and make it seem like they’re the person who did something wrong or uncouth. Football season is so back!

UNTLifer · August 20

1 hour ago, Hunter Green said:

I'll make is easy for you.

MASON FINE!

Jeez.

Umm, Fine isn't from Broken Bow.

GMG_Dallas · August 20

1 hour ago, BillySee58 said:

I like how you completely botched where Fine came from but then flip it on GMG_Dallas and make it seem like they’re the person who did something wrong or uncouth. Football season is so back!

I'm just glad he got the home state and player name spelled correctly. Could have been Masen Phine of Arkansas.

Seriously though, Locust Grove was such a big part of Fine's story I'm surprised it's already been forgotten. Way to remember one of our most important players from the past decade.

Hunter Green · August 20

43 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

I'm just glad he got the home state and player name spelled correctly. Could have been Masen Phine of Arkansas.

Seriously though, Locust Grove was such a big part of Fine's story I'm surprised it's already been forgotten. Way to remember one of our most important players from the past decade.

Sometimes, I hate this site.

Hunter Green · August 20

1 hour ago, UNTLifer said:

Umm, Fine isn't from Broken Bow.

My bad. Hadn't had coffee yet.

Hunter Green · August 20

53 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

I'm just glad he got the home state and player name spelled correctly. Could have been Masen Phine of Arkansas.

Seriously though, Locust Grove was such a big part of Fine's story I'm surprised it's already been forgotten. Way to remember one of our most important players from the past decade.

If you boys were playing a football game, you'd be penalized for piling on. Hope you feel better and I'll be more careful about peeing in your Wheaties.

You guys are pathetic. And BTW, I stand corrected.

Edited August 20 by Hunter Green

MEAN GREEN TO THE MOON · August 22

On 8/8/2024 at 1:01 PM, MEAN GREEN TO THE MOON said:

Hey guys, here's my updated depth chart based on what I hear out of camp...

PS - Donate to NIL if you can. Every dollar counts. Plus it's fun, like a fantasy football team lol. Skin in the game!

OFFENSE

QB Chandler Morris (6'0" 191) | Grant Tisdale (6'0 226)

RB Ikaika Ragsdale (5"11" 215) -OR- Juwaun Price (5'10" 210) -OR- Zach Evans (5'9" 205)

WR(Z) Damon Ward Jr. (5'11" 204) | Baron Tipton (6'5" 195) -OR- Nick Rempert (6'1" 192)

WR(Y) Blair Conwright (5'11 185) | DT Sheffield (5'10" 190)

WR(X) Jeremiah Aaron (5'11", 189) | Mason Ferguson (6’0” 185)

WR(H) Landon Sides (5'11 191) | Wyatt Young (6"0 195)

TE Oscar Hammond (6'3 236) | Brandon Young Jr. (6'5" 246)

LT Ma'Kyi Lee (6'7" 313) | Desmond Magiya (6'5" 310)

LG Gabe Blair (6'2" 300) | Leke Asenuga (6'2" 315) -OR- Paula Vaipula (6'3" 304)

C Jett Duncan (6'1" 295) | Tyler Mercer (6'4" 290)

RG Jasper Lott (6'5" 297)| Paula Vaipulu (6'3" 304) -OR- Leke Asenuga (6'2" 315)

RT Landon Peterson (6'6" 295) | Larry Moore III (6'6" 297) -OR- Jasper Lott (6'5" 297)

DEFENSE

DE Jake Shipley (6'3" 260) | Breylon Charles (6'3" 256) | Zhaiylen Scott (6’1” 236)

NT Roderick Brown (5'11" 300) | VJ Bronson (6’3” 310) | Jaedon Langley (6’3” 293)

DE Terrell Dawkins (6'4" 262) | Fatafehi Vailea II (6'1” 302) | Keith Smith Jr. (6’2” 252)

SLB JJ Jean-Louis (6'1" 225) | Shane Whitter (6'0" 229) -OR- Jaylen Smith (5'11" 230)

MLB Jordan Brown (6'1" 240) | Chavez Brown (6'1" 241) -OR- Connor Henderson (6'2" 235)

WLB Ethan Wesloski (6'1" 240) | Matthew Moore (6'0" 233) -OR- CJ Garnett (6'0" 230)

STAR Isheem Young (5'10" 210) | David Spruiells (5'8" 165)

BS BJ Allen Jr. (6'0" 195) -OR- Jayven Anderson (6'0 205) -OR- Evan Jackson (5'11" 175)

FS Jayden Hill (6'1" 205) | Jaden Pettway (6’2” 201) -OR- Jaydon Smith (6’0” 192)

CB Ridge Texada (5'8" 179) | Kollin Lewis (5'11 193) -OR- Taylor Starling (5'9" 173)

CB X'Avion Brice (6'1" 177) -OR- Brian Nelson III (6'0" 191) | Gabe Stroud (5'10" 188)

Updated depth chart as of today:

OFFENSE

QB Chandler Morris (6'0" 191) | Cash McCollum (6'4" 210) -OR- Drew Mestemaker (6'4" 210)

RB Ikaika Ragsdale (5"11" 215) | Juwaun Price (5'10" 210) -OR- Damashja Harris (6'2" 224)

WR(Z) Damon Ward Jr. (5'11" 204) | Baron Tipton (6'5" 195)

WR(Y) Blair Conwright (5'11 185) | Mason Ferguson (6'0" 185) -OR- Miles Coleman (5'6" 160)

WR(X) DT Sheffield (5'10" 190)| Jeremiah Aaron (5'11", 189)

WR(H) Landon Sides (5'11 191) | Wyatt Young (6"0 195) -OR- Dalton Carnes (5'9" 177)

TE Oscar Hammond (6'3 236) | Brandon Young Jr. (6'5" 246)

LT Ma'Kyi Lee (6'7" 313) | Desmond Magiya (6'5" 310)

LG Leke Asenuga (6'2" 315) -OR- Gabe Blair (6'2" 300) | Paula Vaipulu (6'3" 304)

C Jett Duncan (6'1" 295) | Tyler Mercer (6'4" 290)

RG Landon Peterson (6'6" 295) | Paula Vaipulu (6'3" 304) -OR- Braydon Nelson (6'4" 309)

RT Larry Moore III (6'6" 297) | Landon Peterson (6'6" 295) -OR- Jasper Lott (6'5" 297)

DEFENSE

DE Jake Shipley (6'3" 260) | Breylon Charles (6'3" 256) | Zhaiylen Scott (6’1” 236)

NT Roderick Brown (5'11" 300) | VJ Bronson (6’3” 310) | Jayden Williams (6'2" 281)

DE Fatafehi Vailea II (6'1” 302) -OR- Terrell Dawkins (6'4" 262) | Keith Smith Jr. (6’2” 252)

SLB Jaylen Smith (5'11" 230) | Shane Whitter (6'0" 229) -OR- JJ Jean Louis (6'1" 225)

MLB Jordan Brown (6'1" 240) | Chavez Brown (6'1" 241)

WLB Ethan Wesloski (6'1" 240) | JJ Jean Louis (6'1" 225) -OR- Shane Whitter (6'0" 229)

STAR Jayden Hill (6'0 200) | David Spruiells (5'8" 165) -OR- Jayven Anderson (6'0 205)

BS BJ Allen Jr. (6'0" 195) | Jayven Anderson (6'0 205)

FS Evan Jackson (5"11" 175) | Jayden Hill (6'0 200)

CB Ridge Texada (5'8" 179) | Kollin Lewis (5'11 193) -OR- Taylor Starling (5'9" 173)

CB Brian Nelson III (6'0" 191) -OR- X'Avion Brice (6'1" 177") | Lorenzo Thompson (5'11" 160)

Glory to the Green · August 23

6 hours ago, MEAN GREEN TO THE MOON said:

LG Leke Asenuga (6'2" 315) -OR- Gabe Blair

What’s the “or” for? I guess Asenuga has really shown the coaches that he can play! Hope Blair is okay and its not an injury concern.

97and03 · August 23

2 hours ago, Glory to the Green said:

What’s the “or” for? I guess Asenuga has really shown the coaches that he can play! Hope Blair is okay and its not an injury concern.

I think Gabe was one of those hampered by something but not season-ending.