What Arizona State depth chart tells us about football team

Ahead of the 2026 season opener against Morgan State, Arizona State unveiled its depth chart, revealing no major surprises. Multiple players held spots on the roster, with variations depending on the formations utilized. The special teams department saw competition between two athletes vying for the roles of kicker and punter. The offensive line also experienced intense battles throughout the fall camp.

The solid foundation of the first-team starters included Tana Alo-Tupuola at center, Maki Stewart at left guard, and Jalen Klemm at right tackle. Both Luke Baklenko and Champ Westbrooks were listed as the first-team left tackle, while Wade Helton and Rob Lapuaho were both considered for the right guard position. On offense, Cutter Boley was designated as quarterback, Kyson Brown as running back, and Marquis Gillis as wide receiver.

Reed Harris and Jalen Moss or Jaren Hamilton were both listed as receivers, with Raiden Vines-Bright serving as the tight end. The defensive line featured Roman Pitre or Emar rion Winston at defensive end, C.J. Fite also at defensive end, Blazen Lono-Wong or Zac Swanson at defensive tackle, and Jalen Thompson at outside linebacker.

In the secondary, Clayton Smith and Owen Long were both selected as linebackers, Rodney Bimage and Ashton Stamps at cornerback, Montana Warren or Adrian Boogie Wilson at safety, and Lyrik Rawls or Montana Warren at strong safety. The special teams roster included Kanyon Floyd or Nick McLarty as placekicker, Carson Smith or Carston Kieffer at punt returner, Grayson Curtis or Tyler Wigglesworth at kickoff specialist, and Jaren Hamilton as long snapper.