Boise State Reveals 2009 Depth Chart

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It's official.

The depth chart for the 2009 season has been posted at broncosports.com. Barring any extreme circumstance, these will be the starters next week against Oregon.

Here is a breakdown of the new Bronco lineup.

Offense

QB - Kellen Moore

RB - Jeremy Avery/D. J. Harper

FB - Richie Brockel

WR - Austin Pettis/Titus Young/Tyler Shoemaker

TE - Tommy Gallarda

LT - Matt Slater

LG - Will Lawrence

C - Thomas Byrd

RG - Kevin Sapien

RT - Michael Ames

Not a lot of surprises in the "skill" positions, but the offensive line makes up for that. Especially at right tackle.

Michael Ames is a red-shirt freshman and won the job over Nate Potter and Garrett Pendergast.

The offensive line, while getting bigger, is still small when compared with the other big teams. The Broncos' O-line averages 6'3" and 287 lbs.

They are big enough to dominate in the WAC, but in order to be with the big boys, they will need to rely on their athleticism and technique. The O-line will be an issue to keep an eye on all season.

Don't worry about the offensive backfield and receivers. They have enough talent to play with any team in the nation.

Defense

E - Ryan Winterswyk

T - Billy Winn

N - Chase Baker

E - Jarrell Root

LB - Derrell Acrey

LB - Aaron Tevis

N - Winston Venable

S - Jeron Johnson

S - George Iloka

CB - Kyle Wilson

CB - Brandyn Thompson

Not a lot of surprises here. Most of these positions were all but final during the spring.

The most notable decision comes at the nickleback position. JuCo transfer Winston Venable won the job over the transplanted runningback Doug Martin.

The defensive line is the biggest variable, but shouldn't be too much of a concern. Ryan Winterswyk will again lead a formidable group.

The secondary will once again be among the best in the nation.

Specialists

K/P - Kyle Brotzman

PR - Kyle Wilson

KR - Titus Young

Junior Kyle Brotzman will do all the kicking duties for the Broncos for the third year in a row.

Kyle Wilson and Titus Young are always dangerous on returns.

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