We keep going in our countdown series before the first practice, with a look at each position as it relates to our team. Today we take a peek at our offense and more specifically our top-to-bottom deepest positions on our roster. This includes Offensive Tackles, Centers, Guards and Tight Ends in our multiple offensive package. These guys are arguably the most important people on the field because if they do not do their job, you can accomplish very little in both the running and passing game.
Left Tackle: Junior LaDeven Kirkland is an absolute beast at the left tackle position. He's 6'5, 340lbs. That will make any QB very happy. Redhsirt Freshman Grant King will give Kirkland a solid back up.
Left Guard: Junior Gabriel Hampton will line up at left guard and is another imposing physical presence. Hampton will be backed up by Redshirt Freshman Michael Davis.
Center: Another Division 1 transfer and possibly offensive captain Junior Ben Jacoby will man this position. He quickly asserted himself as a leader and was vote as "Top Offensive Performer" in the Spring. That's impressive. Highly touted Freshman Tim Wynn will likely back up Jacoby.
Right Guard: This position should be locked down by former Georgia Tech graduate Joseph Gilbert. Gilbert started 25 out of a possible 27 games the last 2 seasons. Experience in the ACC definitely helps. Freshman Ulrick John is a likely redshirt candidate but will back up JG.
Right Tackle: Another Georgia Tech early graduate Junior Clyde Yandell will start along side his former North Avenue teammate. Redshirt Freshman Harrison Clottey and Ramel Davis will serve as depth at both right and left tackle.
Tight End Position (with DJ's analysis)
Junior Arthur Williams - I've seen enough video of him to make me believe he will be one of the best blocking TE in all of FCS. I'll say no more.
Junior Bailey Woods - You can't deny that blocking on kick off returns for an SEC powerhouse [Auburn] means you have some serious blocking skills, but I have not seen much college video of him so I'm going with Williams for now. Of course, we also might run two-TE sets, so both of these guys might be on the field at the same time on some plays.
Walk on Redshirt Sophmore Emmanuel Ogbuehi - We are lucky to have such a physical specimen for a walk-on. This guy is athletic and tough as nails and actually might have the best hands out of all our TEs.
Freshman Drew Pearson - I will be thoroughly surprised if he doesn't take a red shirt.
Tomorrow: The Wide Receivers
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