Auburn football depth chart: Robby Ashford over Zach Calzada in 2022 season opener
AUBURN — One day after naming T.J. Finley the starting quarterback, Bryan Harsin has released Auburn football's depth chart for the 2022 season opener, with more starters identified in several notable position battles.
The backup quarterback role behind Finley is Oregon transfer Robby Ashford, meaning Texas A&M trans Zach Calzada missed the two-deep.
Only one "OR" is listed among the starters: The right guard spot is between Keiondre Jones and Kameron Stutts.
The Tigers face Mercer on Saturday (6 p.m. CT, ESPN+) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Here's the full depth chart.
Quarterback
The starter: T.J. Finley, jr.
The reserves: Robby Ashford, r-fr.
Running back
The starter: Tank Bigsby, jr.
The reserve: Jarquez Hunter, so.
Receiver
The starters: Shedrick Jackson (X), sr.; Malcolm Johnson Jr. (Z), jr.; Tar'Varish Dawson (H), r-fr.
The reserves: Camden Brown (X), fr.; Koy Moore (Z), so.; Ja'Varrius Johnson (H), jr.
Tight end
The starter: John Samuel Shenker, sr.
The reserves: Luke Deal, jr.
Offensive line
The starters: Kilian Zierer (LT), sr.; Brandon Council (LG), sr.; Tate Johnson (C), jr.; Keiondre Jones (RG), jr. OR Kameron Stutts (LG), sr.; Austin Troxell (RT), sr.
The reserves: Brenden Coffey (LT), sr.; Jeremiah Wright (LG), jr. OR Jalil Irvin (LG), sr.; Avery Jernigan (C), so. OR Jalil Irvin (C), sr.; Alec Jackson (RT), sr.
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Defensive line
The starters: Colby Wooden, jr.; Marcus Harris, jr.; Jayson Jones (nose), so.
The reserves: Morris Joseph Jr., sr.; Jeffrey M'ba, so.; Marquis Burks (nose), sr.
Edge
The starters: Derick Hall, sr.; Eku Leota, sr.
The reserves: Dylan Brooks, so.; Marcus Bragg, sr.
Linebacker
The starters: Owen Pappoe, sr.; Cam Riley, jr.
The reserves: Wesley Steiner, jr.; Eugene Asante, jr. OR Jake Levant, so.
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Cornerback
The starters: Nehemiah Pritchett, jr.; Jaylin Simpson, jr.
The reserves: D.J. James, sr.; Keionte Scott, so. OR J.D. Rhym, fr.
Safety
The starter: Zion Puckett, jr.; Donovan Kaufman, so.
The reserves: Craig McDonald, so. OR Marquise Gilbert, so.; Cayden Bridges, r-fr.
Kicker
The starter: Anders Carlson, sr.
The reserve: Alex McPherson, fr.
Punter
The starter: Oscar Chapman, jr.
The reserve: Alex McPherson, fr.
Returner
Punts: Ja'Varrius Johnson, jr. OR Keionte Scott, so.
Kickoffs: Nehemiah Pritchett, jr. OR Jarquez Hunter, so.
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