Following an inter-squad scrimmage, ULM head coach Todd Berry released the first official depth chart of the 2012 season.

The first-team defense features some changes, along with new gold practice jerseys worn exclusively by the starters. For the first time under defensive coordinator Troy Reffett, the Warhawks will start an underclassman at hawk safety. Redshirt freshman Mitch Lane will be the guy, with senior Brandon Hardy serving as the backup. Cordero Smith and Isaiah Newsome are the other two safeties. Junior Otis Peterson will start at corner alongside junior Vincent Eddie.

R.J. Young moved from outside to middle linebacker in the spring, and the senior has supplanted JUCO transfer Austin Moss as the starter. Veteran Cameron Blakes returns at outside linebacker and senior DaCorris Ford steps into the spot vacated by Young.

The starting defensive line includes Kentarius Caldwell and Joey Gautney at defensive end, and newcomer Gerrand Johnson at nose tackle. The coaches are high on the depth at all three positions, so don’t be surprised to see some different combinations along the defensive front.

The Warhawks are set in the offensive backfield with quarterback Kolton Browning and running back Jyruss Edwards. Centarius Donald is the backup running back, but the junior can expect plenty of carries in the offense’s back-by-committee approach. Senior Cody Wells returns as the second-team quarterback.

Brent Leonard, Tavarese Maye, Je’Ron Hamm and Colby Harper round out ULM’s starting rotation at wide receiver. Keavon Martin is the first-team tight end and will be backed up by redshirt freshman Harley Scioneaux and junior Kevin Steed.

The offensive line begins with senior Jonathan Gill at guard, juniors Jon Fisher the other guard spot and Josh Allen at center. Sophomores Jeremy Burton and Demiere Burkett will man the tackle positions. Second-teamers Ben Risenhoover and Joseph Treadwell have experience at guard and tackle, respectively.

OFFENSE:

QB – Jr. Kolton Browning  backup: Sr. Cody Wells

RB – Jr. Jyruss Edwards  backup: Jr. Centarius Donald

WR – Sr. Brent Leonard  backup: So. Tyler Cain

WR – Jr. Tavarese Maye  backup: RFr. Rashon Ceaser

WR – Jr. Je’Ron Hamm  backup: Fr. Tony Cook

WR – So. Colby Harper  backup: Sr. Julian Griffin

TE – Sr. Keavon Milton  backup: RFr. Harley Scioneaux or Jr Kevin Steed

T – So. Jeremy Burton backup: Fr. Jamal Danley

G – Jr. Jon Fisher  backup: So. Ben Risenhoover

C – Jr. Josh Allen  backup: RFr. Colby Mitchell

G – Sr. Jonathan Gill backup: So. Elliott Hilliard

T – So. Demiere Burkett  backup: So. Joseph Treadwell

DEFENSE:

DE – Jr. Kentarius Caldwell  backup: So. Malcolm Edmond

NT – RFr. Gerrand Johnson  backup: Jr. Emanuel Jefferies

DE – So. Joey Gautney  backup: So. Darius Lively

LB – Sr DaCorris Ford  backup: So. Ray Stovall

LB – Sr. R.J. Young  backup: Jr. Austin Moss

LB – Sr. Cameron Blakes  backup: RFr. Cody Robinson

CB- Jr. Otis Peterson  backup: Fr. Trey Caldwell

H – RFr. Mitch Lane  backup: Sr. Brandon Hardy

S- So. Cordero Smith  backup: Sr. Henry Mitchell

S – Jr. Isaiah Newsome backup: So. Roland Veal

CB – Jr. Vincent Eddie backup: So. Rob’Donovan Lewis

SPECIAL TEAMS:

K – So. Justin Manton  backup: RFr. Caleb Gammel

P – So. Conner Fryoux  backup: RFr. Caleb Gammel

LS – Jr. Madison Tharp  backup: So. Ben Risenhoover

SS – So. Ben Risenhoover  backup: Jr. Madison Tharp

H – Sr. Cody Wells  backup: So. Conner Fryoux

PR – So. Tyler Cain  backup: Sr. Brent Leonard

KR – RFr. Cortney Davis  backup: Jr. Jyruss Edwards