Primer
Another position where we know who the starters are but have some questions about the rotation. Jaishawn Barham (a transfer from Maryland) could oddly be the best player on the field, which says a lot with DT Mason Graham, DT Kenneth Grant, and CB Will Johnson also being on the same defense. Ernest Hausmann was a rotational player last year after transferring from Nebraska but could be an upgrade at mike over Junior Colson — also speaking to his talent. But will the rotation be solid?
Projected starters: Jaishawn Barham, Ernest Hausmann
Rotation: Jimmy Rolder, Jaydon Hood, Cole Sullivan
Position outlook
Barham is an athletic freak and probably the most hyped player in all of fall camp. Hausmann is solid and should be incredible as a starter. So then the questions trickle down to the backups. Rolder would have played more in rotation last year if it wasn’t for injury plus the addition of Hausmann. Hood has long yearned to be a strong rotational player but has been intermittent in his progress. Sullivan is a true freshman, but could figure into the rotation even in year one, bolstered by the fact that he enrolled early. Micah Pollard should not be forgotten and he could see ample playing time as well.