UConn releases depth chart for season opener
Uconn football coach Randy Edsall released his two-deep depth chart Thursday afternoon, and there are not many surprises on the list.
As expected, redshirt junior Matt Bonislawski has been named the starting quarterback for UConn's season opener next Thursday evening against Buffalo.
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Edsall did not name a definite starter at running back, and has left the option open to start either Terry Caulley or last season's Big East rushing leader, Cornell Brockington.
One small surprise has Brandon McLean starting at wide receiver and Brandon Young second on the depth chart behind Jason Williams.
Here is a look at the complete two-deep depth chart as UConn, which finished 8-4 last season and won in its first-ever bowl appearance, opens its season at Rentschler Field against Buffalo on September 1.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
No. 16 Matt Bonislawski, Jr., 6-4, 222
No. 14 D.J. Hernandez, Fr., 6-1, 208
Tailback
No. 33 Cornell Brockington, Jr., 6-0, 203
No. 44 Terry Caulley, Jr., 5-7, 187
Fullback
No. 5 Lou Allen, Fr., 6-1, 236
No. 31 Anthony Barksdale, Fr., 6-0, 235
Wide Receivers
No. 80 Jason Williams, Sr., 5-11, 183
No. 83 Brandon Young, Jr., 6-0, 200
No. 88 Brandon McLean, So., 5-10, 164
No. 81 Nollis Dewar, Fr., 6-3, 190
Tight End
No. 46 Dan Murray, Jr., 6-5, 250
No. 90 Steve Brouse, Fr., 6-4, 256
Left Tackle
No. 78 Grant Preston, Sr., 6-4, 309
No. 64 William Beatty, Fr., 6-5, 287
Left Guard
No. 57 Matt Applebaum, Jr., 6-4, 295
No. 75 Brian Kersmanc, So., 6-5, 303
Center
No. 69 Trey Tonsing, Fr., 6-2, 293
No. 68 Keith Gray, Fr., 6-2, 271
Right Guard
No. 61 Immanuel Hutcherson, Fr., 6-1, 293
No. 55 Donald Thomas, Jr., 6-3, 284
Right Tackle
No. 72 Craig Berry, Jr., 6-6, 330
No. 71 Matt Wood, Fr., 6-4, 305
DEFENSE
Defensive end
No. 40 Shawn Mayne, Sr., 6-3, 239
No. 50 Cody Brown, Fr., 6-3, 225
No. 6 Dan Davis, So., 6-1, 265
No. 59 Jason Ward, Jr., 6-3, 253
Defensive tackle
No. 76 Deon McPhee, Sr., 6-1, 283
No. 53 Ray Blagman, Jr., 6-2, 307
No. 93 Rhema Fuller, Jr., 6-2, 280
No. 92 Jon Baranowsky, So., 6-2, 281
Linebackers
No. 32 James Hargrave, Sr., 5-11, 230
No. 14 Justin DeRubertis, So., 5-11, 218
No. 47 Taurien Sowell, Sr., 6-1, 235
No. 43 Ryan Henegan, So., 6-1, 240
No. 48 Danny Lansanah, So., 6-0, 240
No. 22 Jonathon Smith, Fr., 6-1, 219
Cornerbacks
No. 28 Darius Butler, Fr., 5-10, 177
No. 9 Courtney Robinson, Fr., 5-11, 190
No. 41 Ernest Cole, Jr., 5-10, 177
No. 29 Tyvon Branch, So., 6-0, 195
Strong Safety
No. 36 Dahna Deleston, Fr., 6-0, 193
No. 10 Marvin Taylor, So., 5-11, 188
Free Safety
No. 35 M.J. Estep, Jr., 6-2, 208
No. 26 Allan Barnes, Jr., 6-1, 198
SPECIAL TEAMS
Placekicker
No. 98 Matt Nuzie, Jr., 6-0, 202
No. 94 Graig Vicidomino, Jr., 6-2, 208
Punter
No. 37 Shane Hussar, So., 5-10, 191
No. 6 Chris Pavasaris, So., 6-3, 214
Holder
No. 16 Matt Bonislawski, Jr., 6-4, 222
No. 13 Shane Fogarty, Jr., 6-2, 248
Long Snapper
No. 65 Rob Lunn, Fr., 6-3, 280
No. 95 Matt Gray, Fr., 6-6, 241
Kick Returner
No. 24 Larry Taylor, So., 5-6, 167
No. 88 Brandon McLean, So., 5-10, 164
Punt Returner
No. 24 Larry Taylor, So., 5-6, 167
No. 88 Brandon McLean, So., 5-10, 164
Note: The 2005 UConn football depth chart was provided by UConn's Athletic Communications Office and UConnhuskies.com.