East Carolina projected starting lineup and depth chart for Military Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

The 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl in Annapolis will host a regional rivalry as the East Carolina Pirates meet the NC State Wolfpack. Playing at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, NC State is a seven-point favorite and is expected to lean on its offense to hit the 59.5-point over/under. The game is scheduled to kick off Saturday at 5:45 p.m. ET.

The Pirates didn't have the best start to the season under coach Mike Houston, who got fired after seven games (3-4). Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell took over as interim coach, and the team ended the season by winning four of its final five games. He hopes to lead the team to a bowl win here.

Let's take a look at East Carolina's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Military Bowl.

East Carolina projected starting lineup and depth chart for Military Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Anthony Smith

• 2nd: Kerry King
• 3rd: Kelan Robinson (Questionable)

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Yannick Smith (Brock Spalding moved to reserves due to questionable status)

• 2nd: Malik Leverett

WR-H (Slot Receiver):

Starter: Jhari Patterson (Winston Wright Jr. moved to reserves due to doubtful status)

• 2nd: Jyron Waiters

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Parker Moorer

• 2nd: Jayson Tarpeh

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Darius Bell

• 2nd: Karson Jones

C (Center):

Starter: Dustyn Hall

• 2nd: Kameron Durant

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Hampton Ergle

• 2nd: Amarie Archer

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Emmanuel Poku

• 2nd: Jimarion McCrimon

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Casey Kelly

• 2nd: Tyler Savage
• 3rd: Jayvontay Conner
• 4th: Desirrio Riles

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Jake Garcia

• 2nd: Katin Houser
• 3rd: Raheim Jeter
• 4th: Bryson Harrison

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Rahjai Harris

• 2nd: London Montgomery
• 3rd: Marlon Gunn Jr. (Javious Bond moved to reserves due to questionable status)

Defensive Positions

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Chad Stephens

• 2nd: J.D. Lampley
• 3rd: Jasiyah Robinson

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: D'Anta Johnson

• 2nd: CJ Mims

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Elijah Morris

• 2nd: Suirad Ware
• 3rd: Jaden McKenzie

RUSH (Edge Rusher):

Starter: Ryheem Craig

• 2nd: Samuel Dankah
• 3rd: Jackson Barker

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Mike Edwards III

• 2nd: Dameon Wilson
• 3rd: DJ Johnson Jr.

WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):

Starter: Zakye Barker

• 2nd: Kevon Merrell

FCB (Field Cornerback):

Starter: Isaiah Brown-Murray

• 2nd: Andrew Wilson-Lamp
• 3rd: TyMir Brown

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Omar Rogers

• 2nd: Jordan Huff

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Devon King

• 2nd: Ja'Marley Riddle
• 3rd: Josh Benton

BCB (Boundary Cornerback):

Starter: Dontavius Nash (Shavon Revel moved to inactive reserves)

NB (Nickel Back):

Starter: Gavin Gibson

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Luke Larsen

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Andrew Conrad

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Andrew Conrad

• 2nd: Luke Larsen

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Alex Harper

• 2nd: Tripp Smith

H (Holder):

Starter: Luke Larsen

PR (Punt Returner):

Yet to be announced

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: London Montgomery (Javious Bond moved to reserves due to questionable status)

• 2nd: Malik Leverett

Injured Players:

• Winston Wright Jr. (WR-H): Doubtful
• Javious Bond (RB): Questionable
• Kelan Robinson (WR-X): Questionable
• Brock Spalding (WR-Z): Questionable
• Chase Sowell (WR): Out for Season
• Shavon Revel (BCB): Out for Season