Louisiana Tech projected starting lineup and depth chart for Independence Bowl | 2024-25 College Football season

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are getting ready for the Independence Bowl against the Army Black Knights later today and the depth chart is going to be a big question.

With injuries and opt-outs at this time of the year, figuring out which players are going to be playing is important to figure out how the game is going to go. Let's take a deeper dive into the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' projected starting lineup and their depth chart.

Louisiana Tech projected starting lineup and depth chart for Independence Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X)

Starter: Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim

• 2nd: Marlion Jackson
• 3rd: Dakota Williams

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Jimmy Holiday

• 2nd: Jay Wilkerson

WR-H (Slot Receiver):

Starter: Solo Lewis

• 2nd: Nate Jones
• 3rd: Dedrick Latulas

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Daniel Keys

• 2nd: Kenneth Bannister

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Ashanti Cole

• 2nd: Roy Brackins III

C (Center):

Starter: Landon Nelson

• 2nd: Zarian McGill

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Ja'Marion Kennedy

• 2nd: Jerren Gilbert

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Hayden Christman

• 2nd: Brett Canis

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Eli Finley

• 2nd: Kendrick Rucker

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Evan Bullock

• 2nd: Blake Baker
• 3rd: Mason Welch

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Omiri Wiggins

• 2nd: Amani Givens
• 3rd: Marquis Crosby
• 4th: Fred Robertson

Defensive positions

LDE (Left Defensive End):

Starter: Jessie Evans

• 2nd: Ezekiel Durham-Campbell

NT (Nose Tackle)

Starter: Christian Davis

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Zion Nason

• 2nd: Jacob Bradford

RDE (Right Defensive End):

Starter: Mykol Clark

• 2nd: Judd Rouyea

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Zach Zimos

• 2nd: Colton Deckard
• 3rd: Jadon Mayfield

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Sifa Leota

• 2nd: Jakobe Brock
• 3rd: Alonzo Jackson Jr

STAR (Star Linebacker):

Starter: CJ Harris

• 2nd: Mekhi Mason
• 3rd: Jamarcus Jones

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Demarcus Griffin-Taylor

• 2nd: Qua'veon Turner

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Isaiah Mcelvane

• 2nd: Michael Richard
• 3rd: Jakari Foster

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Jacob Fields

• 2nd: Blake Thompson
• 3rd: Roderick Roberson

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Jhamal Shelby Jr.

• 2nd: Navarion Benson

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Patrick Rea

• 2nd: John Hoyet Chance

PK (Place Kicker):

Starter: Drew Henderson

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: John Chance Hoyet

LS (Longsnapper):

Starter: Ean Burch

• 2nd: Gabe Pugh

H (Holder):

Starter: Patrick Rea

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Solo Lewis

• 2nd: Dedrick Latulas

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Demarcus Griffin-Taylor

• 2nd: Omiri Wiggins