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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


2015 Northwestern football preview

Preseason predictions:

2015 Football Preview: Our staff makes its season predictions

Position group previews:

Meet Clayton Thorson, Northwestern’s new quarterback

Northwestern running backs look to maximize potential

Loaded secondary teems with veteran talent

Mature receiving corps holds potential

Linebackers’ success hinges on Anthony Walker

Offensive line seeks new footing

Defensive line anchors defense with depth

Special teams have much room to improve

Preseason news:

Football: Wildcats name Clayton Thorson starting quarterback against Stanford

Justin Jackson’s encore act and other Northwestern notes

Senior defensive tackle Sean McEvilly announces retirement due to injuries

Senior Dan Vitale riding ‘superback’ label toward the NFL

Northwestern focuses on quarterbacks ahead of season

 

Richards-1-900x599Daily file photo by Nathan Richards

 

Projected Depth chart:

Starter Backup
Quarterback Clayton Thorson (R-Fr) Matt Alviti (So)
Running Back Justin Jackson (So) Auston Anderson (R-Fr) OR Warren Long (Jr)
X Wide Receiver Cameron Dickerson (Sr) Pierre Youngblood-Ary (Sr)
Z Wide Receiver Miles Shuler (Sr) Austin Carr (Jr)
Y Wide Receiver Christian Jones (Sr) Mike McHugh (Jr)
Superback/Tight End Dan Vitale (Sr) Garrett Dickerson (So) OR Jayme Taylor (So)
Left Tackle Shane Mertz (Sr) Blake Hance (R-Fr)
Left Guard Geoff Mogus (Sr) Kenton Playko (Jr)
Center Brad North (So) Ian Park (Jr)
Right Guard Matt Frazier (Sr) Adam DePietro (Jr)
Right Tackle Eric Olson (Jr) Tommy Doles (R-Fr)
Right Defensive End Dean Lowry (Sr) Xavier Washington (So)
Defensive Tackle Greg Kuhar (Jr) Max Chapman (Sr)
Defensive Tackle C.J. Robbins (Sr)  Tyler Lancaster (So)
Left Defensive End Deonte Gibson (Sr) Ifeadi Odenigbo (Jr)
SAM Linebacker Drew Smith (Sr) Brett Walsh (So)
MIKE Linebacker Anothony Walker (So) Nate Hall (R-Fr)
WILL Linebacker Jaylen Prater (Jr) Joseph Jones (Jr)
Cornerback Nick VanHoose (Sr) Parrker Westphal (R-Fr)
Safety Godwin Igwebuike (So) Kyle Queiro (So)
Safety Traveon Henry (Sr) Kyle Queiro (So)
Cornerback Matthew Harris (Jr) Marcus McShepard (So)
Kicker Jack Mitchell (Jr) Mason Weissenhofer (Fr)
Punter Hunter Niswander (So) Matt Micucci (Jr)
Kick Returner Solomon Vault (So)
Punt Returner Miles Shuler (Sr)
Long Snapper Chris Fitzpatrick (Jr)

 

 

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