The UCF Knights released their Week 1 depth chart Monday, three days ahead of their 2024 season opener against New Hampshire .
The game signals the start of UCF's second campaign in the Big 12 Conference . It went 6-7 last year.
During the offseason, head coach Gus Malzahn hired new offensive and defensive coordinators, and the Knights welcomed more than 40 new players . Some, like quarterback KJ Jefferson and cornerback Mac McWilliams, will start and make immediate impacts.
Thursday's contest is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. at FBC Mortgage Stadium.
Here is the full two-deep:
Offense
Quarterback
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- KJ Jefferson (6-3, 247 pounds, 5th year)
- Jacurri Brown (6-4, 220, redshirt sophomore)
Running Back
- RJ Harvey (5-9, 220, 5th)
- Johnny Richardson (5-7, 170, 5th) or Peny Boone (6-1, 242, senior) or Myles Montgomery (5-11, 205, r-junior)
Tight end
- Randy Pittman Jr. (6-2, 225, so.)
- Evan Morris (6-5, 245, 5th)
Wide Receiver
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WR:
- Trent Whittemore (6-4, 211, r-sr.)
- Chauncey Magwood (6-0, 187, r-jr.)
WR:
- Kobe Hudson (6-1, 200, 5th)
- Jacoby Jones (6-3, 228, 5th)
Slot:
- Xavier Townsend (5-11, 185, jr.)
- Ja’Varrius Johnson (5-10, 180, 5th)
Left tackle
- Amari Kight (6-7, 318, r-sr.)
- Keyon Cox (6-5, 280, r-freshman)
Left guard
- Adrian Medley (6-5, 305, 5th)
- Jabari Brooks (6-3, 335, 5th)
Center
- Caden Kitler (6-3, 295, r-so.)
- Cam Kinnie (6-3, 315, r-jr.)
Right guard
- Marcellus Marshall (6-5, 310, r-sr.)
- Keegan Smith (6-3, 314, r-jr.)
Right tackle
- Paul Rubelt (6-11, 330, r-sr.)
- Wes Dorsey (6-7, 315, 5th)
Defense
Defensive end
DE:
- Malachi Lawrence (6-4, 243, r-jr.)
- Isaiah Nixon (6-4, 215, r-fr.)
DE:
- Nyjalik Kelly (6-5, 250, jr.)
- Kaven Call (6-3, 240, so.) or Jamaal Johnson (6-2, 250, r-so.)
Defensive tackle
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DT:
- Ricky Barber (6-3, 295, 5th)
- Daylan Dotson (6-3, 255, r-sr.) or Tyreek’e Robinson (6-2, 320, fr.)
DT:
- Lee Hunter (6-4, 320, r-jr.)
- Matthew Alexander (6-3, 280, r-jr.)
Linebacker
Weakside:
- Deshawn Pace (6-2, 220, 5th)
- Xe’Ree Alexander (6-2, 215, so.) or Andrew Harris (6-2, 223, so.)
Middle:
- Ethan Barr (6-3, 245, 5th)
- Jesiah Pierre (6-2, 240, 5th)
Nickel
- Braeden Marshall (5-10, 175, so.)
- Mac McWilliams (5-10, 185, r-sr.)
Cornerback
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CB:
- Brandon Adams (6-3, 180, sr.)
- Chasen Johnson (6-1, 180, fr.)
CB:
- Mac McWilliams (5-10, 185, r-sr.)
- Antonie Jackson (6-1, 175,so.)
Safety
S:
- Sheldon Arnold (6-1, 191, 5th)
- Byron Threats (5-10, 195, sr.)
S:
- Ladarius Tennison (5-10, 200, 5th) or Quadric Bullard (6-0, 170, 5th)
- William Wells (6-2, 196, sr.)
Special teams
Kicker
- Colton Boomer (5-10, 175, r-jr.)
- Grant Reddick (5-10, 190, r-fr.)
Punter
- Mitch McCarthy (6-5, 214, jr.)
- Michael Carter (6-2, 188, r-so.)
Long Snapper
- Gage King (6-4, 240, 5th)
- Aidan Fedigan (6-0, 195, r-so.)
Holder
- Mitch McCarthy (6-5, 214, jr.)
- Trent Whittemore (6-4, 211, r-sr.)
Punt returner
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- Xavier Townsend (5-11, 185, r-jr.)
- Ja’Varrius Johnson (5-10, 180, 5th)
Kick returner
- Xavier Townsend (5-11, 185, jr.)
- RJ Harvey (5-9, 220, 5th)
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF football: Knights release Week 1 depth chart for New Hampshire season opener
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