LSU Football: Post-Spring Game Two-Deep Depth Chart

While most teams are currently still going through the brutal practices in the spring, preparing for the spring game, the LSU Tigers have wrapped everything up. They've finished all of their practices and played their spring game, which took place last weekend.

Now it's time to look ahead to the depth chart, as the Tigers are one step closer to kicking off the regular season. Spring is all about giving players the opportunity to move up the depth chart and earn playing time; it's now time to see exactly where these players should be heading into the fall.

Here's the post-spring LSU depth chart.

Quarterback: Zach Mettenberger

Zach Mettenberger, Stephen Rivers

We know Mettenberger has all of the physical tools to be great, but we've seen limited action from him in a game environment. His performance in the spring game should make Tiger fans a lot more comfortable with him if they weren't already.

Stephen Rivers is the younger brother of San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers, which can't exactly be a bad thing. Don't expect him to see much playing time due to how inexperienced he is, but he could be the face of this program real soon.

Running Back: Spencer Ware

Spencer Ware, Michael Ford

Ware has been the most impressive out of all the running backs on this stacked backfield, and he's even eating right to get in the best shape of his life. There are a ton of backs that will get their fair share of carries, but expect Ware to have a slight advantage over everybody else.

Ford may have missed the spring with an injury, but he's still going to receive more touches than anyone else behind him by the time the season starts. The backfield on this team is loaded, but these are by far the two most talented and experienced.

Fullback: J.C. Copeland

J.C. Copeland, Connor Neighbors

Copeland will now become the full-time fullback for the Tigers, which is great because he's a terrific downfield blocker and has quick feet for somebody who's 6'1", 280 pounds. He may still be a little raw at the position, but there aren't many people who can hit as hard as he can.

Wide Receiver: Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr., Kadron Boone

Beckham had a great spring game, as he hauled in a 49-yard touchdown pass. He also had a terrific freshman season, catching 41 passes for 475 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

He's a smaller receiver who has great hands and is flashy after the catch as he picks up a ton of yards. With a position that isn't exactly deep, Beckham is without question a breath of fresh air.

Wide Receiver: Jarvis Landry

Jarvis Landry, Russell Shepard

Landry is another young receiver as he heads into his sophomore season. He may lack terrific speed, but he runs great routes and has a solid pair of hands. He only caught four passes his freshman season, although with a more complete quarterback, you can expect a much bigger year for the wide receiver from Lutcher, La.

Tight End: Chase Clement

Chase Clement, Tyler Edwards

Tight end is a position that will likely be used a lot more heading into the season, and that's why players such as Clement are extremely important. He's got great size at 6'5", 251 pounds, is a solid blocker when needed and can make plays in the passing game. He only has nine career catches in his first two seasons, but you expect a much bigger year from him.

Left Tackle: Chris Faulk

Chris Faulk, Chris Davenport

Faulk is arguably the best offensive lineman the Tigers have to offer, and that's the reason he'll have the most important task this season at left tackle. He's very athletic for his size, has a motor that doesn't quit and rarely gets beat in pass protection.

He actually has the ability to become one of the best offensive lineman in the country. Yes, he's that good.

Left Guard: La'El Collins

La'El Collins, Trai Turner

You could put Josh Dworaczyk here, but I think Collins is more talented and doesn't have any issues with health like the fifth-year senior does. Collins is great in pass protection and has a great combination of size and power. He played in seven games as a freshman for a reason, and that's because Les Miles really likes this kid. 

Center: P.J. Lonergan

P.J. Lonergan, Elliott Porter

Lonergan is the most experienced player the Tigers have to play the center position. He's also the most durable, as he's played in 28 games and 24 of those were as a starter. LSU should be good in this spot with a returning senior leading the way on the offensive line.

Right Guard: Josh Williford

Josh Williford, Matt Branch

Williford is another player that provides experience along the offensive line, and he's been a very solid player throughout his career for the Tigers. He has ridiculous size at 6'7", 370 pounds, and is a great power blocker when he gets going.

Right Tackle: Alex Hurst

Alex Hurst, Evan Washington

Hurst will likely be the fourth upperclassman on this line, and the second senior to start for the Tigers this season. Last year wasn't as successful for Hurst as 2010 was, but he's still a talented kid that is absolutely great at opening up running lanes for LSU.

Defensive End: KeKe Mingo

KeKe Mingo, Jermauria Rasco

Mingo is one of the more talented players on this LSU roster. He has great size at 6'5", 210 pounds, runs the 40 in the 4.5 range and is able to make athletic plays like the one you see in the photo. The defensive line for this team is loaded, much like the running backs, but Mingo may be one of the more talented defensive ends of them all.

Defensive Tackle: Bennie Logan

Bennie Logan, Anthony Johnson

In Logan's first season, he finished sixth on the team with 57 tackles and also sacked the quarterback three times, while blocking a kick as well. He's extremely quick off the ball, gets his hands in the passing lanes and has a motor that will not quit. With a year under his belt, you should expect even greater things from this emerging star.

Defensive Tackle: Josh Downs

Josh Downs, Ego Ferguson

Downs's injury history really worries me, and may effect his chance of becoming a full-time starter, but the talent is there. He always gives one hundred percent on the football field, is a very physical player and is extremely quick off the ball. He has the potential to become the starter, but only time will tell if he can remain healthy.

Defensive End: Sam Montgomery

Sam Montgomery, Lavar Edwards

Montgomery is a versatile player who can get after the quarterback or help stop the run. He brings high energy to the field every game, and will once again be one of the leaders on the defensive side of the ball, especially this season with so many players no longer around. This is an easy choice for Les Miles and company.

Linebacker: Lamin Barrow

Lamin Barrow, Luke Muncie

Barrow is another high-energy guy on the defensive side of the ball, and will absolutely lay you out if given the opportunity. He'll have the tall task of replacing Ryan Baker, so he'll have to become a little more disciplined, but he has the talent to fill in nicely.

Linebacker: Kevin Minter

Kevin Minter, D.J. Welter

There's really not a lot of experience at middle linebacker for LSU, but if Minter can make plays like he did last season, LSU should be fine. He finished the season fifth on the team with 61 tackles and 2.5 of them were for a loss. That's pretty much what he is, a guy who has a nose for the football and can make plays.

Linebacker: Tahj Jones

Tahj Jones, Josh Jones

Tahj Jones started several games in this spot last season and did a solid job for the Tigers, as he finished with 27 tackles, a sack and an interception. He has a relentless motor and good size (although he needs to bulk up a bit). He's not exactly a player that does anything spectacular, but is just an all-around solid player.

Cornerback: Tharold Simon

Tharold Simon, David Jenkins

Simon is a scary player for opposing offenses and a dangerous weapon for the Tigers to have. First of all, he's 6'4", which is a huge advantage for any corner to have. But he also runs extremely well for somebody his size. When you combine size and speed, you have the recipe for a great cornerback. 

Cornerback: Tyrann Mathieu

Tyrann Mathieu, Jalen Collins

Seriously, does this really need any explanation? Let's just say he was arguably the best defensive player in the country last season and earned a trip to New York as a Heisman candidate. Is that enough to keep him locked in at his position?

Free Safety: Eric Reid

Eric Reid, Sam Gibson

Reid finished second on the team last year with 76 tackles. He should remain in this role due to that production and the fact that he's a big and physical player who can play anything the offense wants to throw at him. With many members of the secondary leaving, Reid is a great player to help fill in the void a bit.

Strong Safety: Craig Loston

Craig Loston, Ronald Martin

Loston really has to begin living up to those expectations many had for him coming out of high school as a 5-star recruit. He's a really physical player who has solid speed and great instincts on the football field.

The problem is that he hasn't exactly been the player the Tigers had hoped they were getting. The upside is still there, and he should get another year to prove himself.

Kicker: Drew Alleman

Drew Alleman

Alleman was a big reason the Tigers were as successful as they were, because he was really automatic his junior season. He made 16 of the 18 field goals he attempted, including 5-of-6 from 30-39 yards and a perfect 3-for-3 from 40-49 yards out.

LSU has one of the best special teams in the country, and it all starts with this great field goal kicker that rarely let the Tigers down last season.

Punter: Brad Wing

Brad Wing

LSU won many field position battles, thanks to the leg of freshman Brad Wing. He averaged a little over 44 yards a punt, which made the Tigers fourth in the SEC and 23rd in the country in punting. Many may not consider kickers part of the football team, but Wing remains a very valuable weapon for the Tigers to have if they expect to return to the national championship game.

Kick Returner: Tyrann Mathieu/Russell Shepard

Tyrann Mathieu, Russell Shepard

Mathieu will continue to be the kick returner, and all you have to do is watch a recap of last season to know why.

And while Shepard will remain trying to fulfill expectations as a wide receiver, he should be the main kick returner as well. He returned two kicks last season for a total of 48 yards. He has great speed and playmaking ability, and, well, he has to be effective for this team somehow.