Kendrick Gilbert and Tavion Gadson are both ahead of him on the depth chart. He will see some early snaps to see what he's capable of, but I doubt he is in the full rotation early, barring injuries. Hopefully he has the agility and stamina to earn his way on, but I would be surprised if a Juco guy supplants 2 redshirt freshman who've been in the system a year already.
Dennious Jackson
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His size makes him much more playable than the other two you mentioned.
15 snaps a game on would be a great outcome from DJ.
His weight gives him advantage, all else being equal, but he doesn't have a year of in system development which earns the coaches' trust. I posted when he committed that I if he earns 10-15 snaps a game at some point this season, then that would be a win. Hopefully he gets that in our opener, so they can determine if he's capable enough against USCjr.
I think Gadson is out with an injury for most or all season? Love Gilbert, but seems light for a SEC nose guard in a 3-4?
Good catch. The depth chart said updated as of Aug 6th, but clearly they missed Stoops' press conference. Looks like he is going to miss most of the season and hopefully Gilbert has put on some weight. If Dane Key can gain 25 pounds in the off season, then I would expect he coul too. BTW, I just checked the 2023 roster and he was listed at 292 pounds, so something seems off. Hopefully it was a misprint.
I think I read somewhere Gilbert is more in the 290 range, but even with that, he's probably too light for a NT except maybe in a pass rush package.
Thanks Satch and Sanders! Yes, 290-some is not overwhelming at all, but I was seeing his updated bio at 6-5 / 275 and was thinking that those physics don't seem to work at all at that position!
I love our linemen and we have quality depth at DT and DE, but I think no one but Silver has experience and that NG heft.
I really hope that Jackson kid is able to help - seems like a great young man but that is a steep curve from where he is coming from to the middle of a def line in the SEC - sending him good vibes....he certainly does not lack heft!
I love our linemen and we have quality depth at DT and DE, but I think no one but Silver has experience and that NG heft.
I really hope that Jackson kid is able to help - seems like a great young man but that is a steep curve from where he is coming from to the middle of a def line in the SEC - sending him good vibes....he certainly does not lack heft!
UK to my knowledge has not released a depth chart. I could be wrong but these are just guesses by people with very limited knowledge.
Again, go to HUDL and watch the little film that's available. He came from a poor JUCO program, via an Atlanta HS, but there's a lot to like. He has a really good first step, uses his hands really well, nice strength, a space eater. His job in '24 is to plug in for a handful, maybe 12-15 plays/game, to give Silver/Gilbert a blow. UK will float Walker in and out at NG at times. UK has even used JJ Weaver at NG at times in obvious passing situations! '25 will likely be Jackson's year.
