SMU Mustangs
Projected Depth Chart & Roster Analysis
Verified 2026 snapshot
SMU Mustangs Depth Chart Summary
This summary is generated only after each listed player matches the current official athletics roster and at least one independent roster or depth-chart source. The order remains a preseason editorial projection, not an official game-week release.
Sources checked
Roster Stability Dashboard
This tool scores roster clarity from the current local depth chart. It weighs first-string listings, active depth, availability notes, transfer/newcomer signals, and class experience. It is an editorial model, not an official team ranking.
- Players
- 60
- First String
- 23
- Watch Notes
- 0
Position Groups To Monitor
The active two-deep is thin, so one role change could affect the rotation.
The active two-deep is thin, so one role change could affect the rotation.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Depth Chart Methodology
This chart is maintained as an editorial projection, using official roster releases, public game participation, coaching comments, injury notes, transfer activity, and recent team reporting.
Roster Snapshot
- Tracked
- 60
- Starters
- 23
- Notes
- 23
Verification
Last update on July 25, 2026. Full roster review: July 25, 2026.
SMU Mustangs Roster Context
SMU Mustangs is tracked as a ACC program with 60 active roster entries across offense, defense, and special teams. The current page follows a 9-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play in the previous season profile and separates projected first-string players from rotation players so readers can see where the most stable positions are and where competition remains open.
The chart currently covers 5 offensive groups, 4 defensive groups, and 2 special teams groups. Key projected starters include Jalen Cooper, Yannick Smith, Yamir Knight, Dramodd Odoms, Andrew Chamblee, Joshua Bates, but the backup order is just as important for injury coverage, transfer movement, and weekly matchup planning.
Offense
Wide Receiver (WR)
Jalen Cooper
StarterYamir Knight
StarterYannick Smith
StarterCarterrious Brown
2ndJalen Hale
2ndLink Rhodes
2ndDaylon Singleton
3rdOffensive Line (OL)
Addison Nichols
StarterAndrew Chamblee
StarterDramodd Odoms
StarterJoshua Bates
StarterPJ Williams
StarterAbel Hoopii
2ndDrew Evers
2ndEvan Goodwin
2ndGraham Uter
2ndSam Utu
2ndSione Ma'u
3rdTight End (TE)
Quarterback (QB)
Defense
Defensive Line (DL)
Ira Singleton
StarterMalcolm Alcorn-Crowder
StarterMarques White
StarterChristian Davis
2ndJahkai Lang
2ndTrey Wilson
2ndWoo Spencer
2ndAakil Washington
3rdJalen Shivers
3rdJonathan Jefferson
3rdKevin Allen
3rdLinebacker (LB)
Alexander Kilgore
StarterBrandon Booker
StarterBrandon Miyazono
2ndJamal Anderson
2ndCaden Marshall
3rdKenneth Goodwin
3rdCornerback (CB)
Jarvis Lee
StarterJayvon Thomas
StarterMarcellus Barnes Jr.
StarterJaelyn Davis-Robinson
2ndLa'Modrick Spencer
2ndWilliam Nettles
2ndJavion Holiday
3rdZadian Gentry
3rdSafety (S)
Jimmy Wyrick
StarterTyren Polley Jr.
StarterAbdul Muhammad
2ndSael Reyes
2ndJaden Milliner-Jones
3rdJaylen Moses
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