Breaking Down Louisiana Tech's Week 3 Depth Chart vs New Mexico State
Louisiana Tech (1-1) returns home Saturday night for a date with New Mexico State (2-0) in the Conference USA opener.
So, what does the Bulldogs’ Week 3 depth chart look like? We know Trey Kukuk and Blake Baker are battling for the job as the starting quarterback, but let’s take a closer look at how the rest of the two-deep is shaping up.
Offense
| Starter | Back-up | Back-up | |
| Quarterback | Trey Kukuk (JR) or | Blake Baker | Evan Bullock (RS SO) |
| Running Back | Omiri Wiggins (JR) | Clay Thevenin (SO) | Andrew Burnette (RS SR) |
| Wide Reciever-X | Marques Singleton Jr. (JR) | Devin Gandy (RS SR) | Luke Watkins (FR) |
| Wide Receiver-H | Dedrick Latulas (RS SO) | Jalen Mickens (FR) | David Pierro (JR) |
| Wide Receiver-Z | Dane Benedix (RS SO) | Marlion Jackson (RS JR) | NA |
| Tight End | Eli Finley (JR) | Brayden Bockler (SO) | Luke Seib (RS SO) |
| Left Tackle | Hayden Christman (RS SO) | Brett Canis (RS SR) | NA |
| Left Guard | Ashanti Cole (RS JR) | Austin Ellis (RS FR) | NA |
| Center | Landon Nelson (RS SR) | Andrew Richard (RS FR) | NA |
| Right Guard | Roy Brackins III (RS SO) or | Jonathan Denis (RS SR) | NA |
| Right Tackle | Kenneth Bannister (RS SR) | Cyler Corn (RS FR) | NA |
Notes:
- Trey Kukuk and Blake Baker remain listed as co-starters at quarterback, with an “or” designation on the depth chart.
- At running back, Omiri Wiggins is still listed as the starter despite Clay Thevenin logging twice as many snaps in last week’s game at LSU.
Defense
| Starter | Back-up | Back-up | |
| Defensive End | Jayden Madkins (JR) | Jojo Odom (FR) | |
| Nose Tackle | Christian Davis (RS SO) | Zion Nason (RS SR) | Trevell Vivians or Jacob Bradford |
| Defensive End | Emmanuel Oguns (RS JR) | Donavan Rieman (RS JR) | Caleb Sims |
| Linebacker | Kolbe Fields (RS SR) | Benji Johnson (RS JR) | NA |
| Linebacker | Mekhi Mason (RS JR) | Alonzo Jackson Jr. (RS FR) | NA |
| Linebacker | Sifa Leota (RS SR) | Jadon Mayfield (RS FR) | NA |
| Cornerback | Jhamal Shelby Jr (RS JR) | Kam Carter (JR) | JayT Jackson (RS JR) |
| Safety | Jakari Foster (RS SR) | Sam Fongang (JR) | NA |
| Safety | Michael Richard (JR) | Joshua Cobbs (RS SR) | NA |
| Star | Jacob Fields (JR) | Kenyatta McNeese (RS SO) | NA |
| Cornerback | Cedric Woods (RS SR) | Amari Butler (JR) | NA |
Notes:
- With Judd Rouyea sidelined for the season, Madkins is expected to step into the starting role at defensive end.
- At cornerback, Cedric Woods was limited to just 54% of the snaps last week due to a soft tissue injury, opening the door for Amari Butler to see increased playing time. Woods’ status could be something to watch again this week.
Special Teams
| Starter | Back-up | |
| Kicker | Drew Henderson (RS SO) | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) |
| Kickoff Specialist | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) | NA |
| Punter | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) | NA |
| Long Snapper | Ean Burch (RS SR) | Jake Riggs (RS FR) |
| Punt Return | Dedrick Latulas (RS SO) | NA |
| Kick Return | Fred Robertson (SO) | Clay Thevenin (SO) |
| Holder | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) | NA |
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