MISSOULA – On Wednesday, three days before the season opener, the Montana Grizzlies released their first depth chart.
New coach Bobby Hauck previously would not announce any starters, preferring an open competition at every position during fall Camp. The head coach also admitted the starting lineup wasn’t that important, because he planned to play many players in the opener.
There aren’t many surprises on the list, though. As expected, junior transfer Dalton Sneed will take the first snaps at quarterback. But the Grizzlies will start four freshmen: running back Adam Eastwood, right tackle Colton Keintz, defensive end RJ Nelson and safety Robby Hauck (Bobby’s son). Eastwood is listed ahead of last year’s backup in the backfield, Alijah Lee. The returning starter from last year, Jeremy Calhoun, is not on the two-deep.
QUARTERBACK
11 Dalton Sneed, 6-1, 207, R-Jr.
2 Cam Humphrey, 6-2, 192, R-So.
WIDE RECEIVER (X)
82 Samori Toure, 6-3, 193, R-So.
80 Mitch Roberts, 6-1, 191, R-Fr.
WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
6 Keenan Curran, 6-2, 200, Sr.
18 Samuel Akem, 6-4, 196, R-So.
WIDE RECEIVER (F)
16 Jerry Louie-McGee, 5-9, 180, R-Jr.
85 Danny Burton, 5-10, 175, So.
TIGHT END
88 Colin Bingham, 6-3, 245, R-Jr.
87 Bryson Deming, 6-4, 245, R-Fr.
TAILBACK
25 Adam Eastwood, 6-1, 215, R-Fr.
24 Alijah Lee, 5-6, 196, R-Sr.
LEFT TACKLE
78 Conlan Beaver, 6-5, 295, R-So.
75 Sean Anderson, 6-7, 318, Fr.
LEFT GUARD
74 Angel Villanueva, 6-5, 324, R-Jr.
66 Cy Sirmon, 6-3, 272, R-Jr.
CENTER
50 Cody Meyer, 6-3, 282, R-Jr.
70 Skyler Martin, 6-5, 272, R-Fr.
RIGHT GUARD
62 Dylan Eickmeyer, 6-4, 301, R-So.
79 Esai Longoria, 6-3, 315, R-So.
RIGHT TACKLE
76 Colton Keintz, 6-8, 287, R-Fr.
71 Payton Stoner, 6-6, 282, So.
LINEBACKER
33 Dante Olson, 6-3, 237, R-Jr.
56 Marcus Welnel, 6-0, 220, R-Fr.
LINEBACKER
34 Jace Lewis, 6-1, 230, R-So.
57 Shayne Cochran, 6-1, 225, R-Sr.
DEFENSIVE END
97 RJ Nelson, 6-4, 231, R-Fr.
46 Jed Nagler, 6-4, 230, R-So.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
37 Jesse Sims, 6-4, 270, R-Jr.
93 Braydon Deming, 6-4, 252, R-Fr.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
96 David Shaw, 6-5, 290, Sr.
91 Eli Alford, 6-1, 285, Fr.
DEFENSIVE END
99 Reggie Tilleman, 6-4, 265, R-Sr.
44 Randy Rodriguez, 6-3, 250, R-So.
CORNERBACK
3 Justin Calhoun, 5-10, 176, R-Jr.
20 Gavin Crow, 6-1, 202, R-So.
CORNERBACK
7 Dareon Nash, 6-2, 190, R-So.
8 Lewis Cowans, 6-1, 195, R-So.
NICKEL/SAM
13 Josh Sandry, 6-1, 210, R-Jr.
14 Michael McGinnis, 6-3, 205, R-Fr.
SAFETY
2 Gavin Robertson, 6-1, 222, R-So.
30 Evan Epperly, 5-10, 197, R-Sr.
SAFETY
17 Robby Hauck, 5-10, 179, R-Fr.
10 Reid Miller, 5-10, 208, Sr.
PUNTER
35 Eric Williams, 6-0, 188, Sr
61 Adam Wilson, 6-0, 181, Jr.
PLACEKICKER
89 Tim Semenza, 5-7, 150, R-Jr.
39 Brandon Purdy, 5-10, 176, R-Jr.
PUNT RETURN
16 Jerry Louie-McGee, 5-9, 180, R-Jr.
3 Justin Calhoun, 5-10, 176, R-Jr.
KICKOFF RETURN
3 Justin Calhoun, 5-10, 176, R-Jr.
19 Malik Flowers, 6-2, 195, R-Fr.
HOLDER
10 Reid Miller, 5-10, 208, Sr.
SNAPPER
49 Matthew O’Donoghue, 6-1, 255, R-So.
38 Caleb Mitchell, 6-1, 187, R-So.
KICKOFFS
61 Adam Wilson, 6-0, 181, Jr.
89 Tim Semenza, 5-7, 150, R-Jr.
