Oregon State Announces Post-Spring Depth Chart

Oregon State head coach Gary Andersen announced the Beavers' depth chart post spring ball, headed into off-season workouts, and for the beginning of summer ball, today.

There aren't many surprises, but there are some nuggets to be gleaned from the release.

As expected Darrell Garretson, fresh off a stronger than the competition performance in last Saturday's Spring Game, is the #1 quarterback, and with Marcus McMaryion listed as #2, it confirms expectations that Andersen will try to red-shirt freshman Mason Moran.

And based on his strong performance Saturday, it appears that freshman Trevon Bradford won't be red-shirting if he doesn't get hurt before the season gets going. Bradford is listed as #2 at the "T" slot receiver, behind Victor Bolden, and also as Bolden's backup as both kickoff and punt returner.

A bit of a surprise is Yanni Demogerontas as the first string center, though injury to Leo Fuimaono led to him being co-second team, an "OR" with Brayden Kearsley.

Another bit of a surprise is Damien Haskins listed as co-#2 running back behind Ryan Nall, in another "OR" with Paul Lucas, and Kyle White "OR" Tim Cook behind that. At this point, its no doubt about relative experience within the system, and this is a position battle that will continue in summer camp.

Andersen listed 13 starters on both offense and defense, and obviously Oregon State can't start, or play 13 at once, but whether they use 3 or 4 defensive linemen, or whether they start in nickel coverage or not, will depend on opponent and matchups, and then down and distance as the game unfolds.

Baker Pritchard and Sumner Houston have the DE spots, with anticipated Phillip Napoleon still a #2.

Expect Kalani Vakameilalo and Elu Aydon to alternate in the middle of the defensive line against most opponents not named Stanford, as Oregon State emphasizes the 3-4, but will have to adapt on occasion.

At OLB, Bright Ugwoebu has the position over Jonathan Willis, and Titus Failauga on the other side ahead of freshman Shemar Smith. Both had solid springs, and were acknowledged for it.

Offensive H-Back Noah Togiai also earned first-string status with Saturday's strong showing.

Here's the complete depth chart:

OFFENSE

LEFT TACKLE
77 Sean Harlow, senior
73 Blake Brandel, redshirt freshman OR
60 Will Hopkins, junior

LEFT GUARD
64 Fred Lauina, junior
61 Drew Clarkson, sophomore
68 Sosia Tauaho, senior

CENTER
76 Yanni Demogerontas, sophomore
65 Leo Fuimaono, junior OR
75 Brayden Kearsley, junior
63 Mason Johnson, sophomore

RIGHT GUARD
62 Gavin Andrews, senior
51 Kammy Delp, sophomore
70 Gus Lavaka, freshman

RIGHT TACKLE
74 Dustin Stanton, senior
67 Trent Moore, sophomore
78 Sam Curtius, junior

WIDE RECEIVER (X)
13 Jordan Villamin, junior
18 Timmy Hernansez, sophomore
86 Andre Bodden, redshirt freshman

WIDE RECEIVER (T)
6 Victor Bolden, senior
19 Trevon Bradford, freshman

WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
2 Hunter Jarmon, junior
7 Xavier Hawkins, junior
88 Rahmel Dockery, senior

WIDE RECEIVER (R)
16 Paul Lucas, sophomore
7 Xavier Hawkins, junior

QUARTERBACK
10 Darell Garretson, junior
3 Marcus McMaryion, sophomore
15 Mason Moran, freshman

RUNNING BACK
34 Ryan Nall, sophomore
23 Damien Haskins, junior OR
16 Paul Lucas, sophomore
33 Kyle White, junior OR
20 Tim Cook, senior

TIGHT END
10 Caleb Smith, senior
82 Tuli Wily-Matagi, redshirt freshman

H-BACK
81 Noah Togiai, sophomore
42 Ricky Ortiz, senior
25 Jaylynn Bailey, junior

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE END
95 Baker Pritchard, junior
96 LaMone Williams, sophomore

NOSE TACKLE
97 Kalani Vakameilalo, sophomore
91 Noke Tago, senior

DEFENSIVE TACKLE
56 Elu Aydon, redshirt freshman
57 Chris Mengis, redshirt freshman OR
98 Andrew Iademarco, redshirt freshman

DEFENSIVE END
52 Sumner Houston, sophomore
90 Phillip Napoleon, junior

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER (F)
47 Bright Ugwoegbu, sophomore
32 Jonathan Willis, sophomore

INSIDE LINEBACKER (M)
55 Manase Hungalu, junior
58 Hamilton Hunt

INSIDE LINEBACKER (R)
35 Caleb Saulo, senior
5 Kyle Haley, senior

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER (B)
93 Titus Failauga, junior
41 Shemar Smith, freshman

CORNERBACK
14 Treston Decoud, senior
28 Shawn Wilson, redshirt freshman

SAFETY
3 Brandon Arnold, junior
25 Jalen Moore, redshirt freshman OR
19 Omar Hicks-Onu, redshirt freshman

SAFETY
26 Devin Chappell, senior
30 Gabe Ovgard, sophomore

CORNERBACK
29 Dwayne Williams, sophomore
22 Xavier Crawford, redshirt freshman

NICKELBACK
24 Jay Irvine, redshirt freshman
17 Cyril Noland-Lewis, senior

SPECIALISTS

KICKER
21 Garrett Owens, junior
27 Ian Crist, senior

PUNTER
31 Nick Porebski, junior
39 Daniel Rodriguez, redshirt freshman

LONG SNAPPER
36 Ryan Navarro, senior
57 Connor Kelsey, sophomore

PUNT RETURNS
6 Victor Bolden, senior
19 Trevon Bradford, freshman

KICKOFF RETURNS
6 Victor Bolden, senior
19 Trevon Bradford, freshman

The chart also doesn't reflect where Seth Collins, who didn't participate in spring ball, or any newcomers or transfers who won't arrive until this summer, may slot in, but that will be atop the list of things to watch come summer camp.

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