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