Liberty begins spring practice on Friday morning for the first of 15 practices as the Flames begin preparation for the 2020 football season in earnest. Under 2nd year head coach Hugh Freeze, Liberty has several position battles to work out including at quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, and kicker.
Here’s a look at our projected depth chart entering spring practice:
Quarterback: Malik Willis OR Chris Ferguson
Backup: Johnathan Bennett
Running Back: Joshua Mack
Backup: Peytton Pickett
Wide Receiver (X): CJ Yarbrough
Backup: Kevin Shaa OR Khaleb Coleman
Wide Receiver (Z): Jaivian Lofton
Backup: Noah Frith
Wide Receiver (H): DJ Stubbs
Backup: Demario Douglas
Left Tackle: Tristan Schultz
Backup: Jonathan Graham
Left Guard: Damian Bounds
Backup: Jacob Bodden
Center: Thomas Sargeant
Backup: John Kourtis
Right Guard: Brendan Schlittler
Backup: Brian Hannibal
Right Tackle: Bryce Mathews
Backup: Cooper McCaw
Tight End: Johnny Huntley
Back up: Chris Barrett OR Trevor Hobbs
Defensive End: TreShaun Clark
Backup: Durrell Johnson OR Jayod Sanders
Defensive Tackle: Elijah James
Backup: William Green
Nose Guard: Ralfs Rusins
Backup: Devonte Lloyd OR Elisha Mitchell
Defensive End: Austin Lewis
Backup: Brayden Monday
Mike: Amarii Jenkins
Backup: Anthony Butler OR Malik Caper
Will: Tyren Dupree
Backup: Waylen Cozad OR Aubrey Williams
Cornerback: Kei’Trel Clark
Backup: Marcus Haskins OR Emanuel Dabney
Cornerback: Jimmy Faulks
Backup: Isaiah Avery OR Deon Biggins
Rover: Juawan Treadwell
Backup: Benjamin Alexander OR Micah Glaize
Safety: Isaac Steele OR Tim Kidd-Glass
Backup: Chris Megginson OR Jerome Jolly Jr.
Free Safety: Javon Scruggs
Backup: Tayvion Land
Kicker: Jason Stricker OR Alex Barbir
Punter: Aidan Alves
Long Snapper: Austin Mock
Holder: TBD
Kick Returner: Shedro Louis
Punt Returner: DJ Stubbs