QB
#05 Ryan Katz 6-1/200
Quarterback SR Santa Monica, Calif. (Oregon State)--No stats in 2011.
#06 Adam Dingwell 6-4/205 Quarterback SO Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall
High)--3 games played. 0-1 passing.
#12 Jake Bernards 6-5/225 Quarterback JR Valencia, Calif. (West Ranch
High)--No stats in 2011.
#15 Chad Jeffries 6-2/175 Quarterback FR RS Glendora, Calif. (Glendora
High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#11 Matt Morin 6-2/220 Quarterback FR Temecula Calif. (Chaparral
High)--Incoming freshman.
With the loss of Ryan Lindley to
the NFL, the quarterback position is an open race to see who will be the
starter on September 1st for the season opener versus Washington. Oregon State
transfer Ryan Katz looks be the clubhouse leader following spring practice
although sophomore Adam Dingwell looks to press Katz for playing time this
fall. Redshirt freshman Chad Jeffries and jnuior Jake Bernards look to be too
far down the depth chart to make an impact barring injuries.
RB
#39 Adam Muema 5-10/190 Running
Back SO Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak High)--6 games played. 42 carries for 253
yards and 3 TD. 2 catches for 3 yards and 1 TD.
#34 Walter Kazee 5-9/175 Running Back SR San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon
High)--9 games played. 74 carries for 339 yards and 4 TD. 8 catches for 89
yards. 4 kikcoff returns for 12.8 yard average. 1 tackle.
#22 Chase Price 5-8/200 Running Back FR RS Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond
Ranch High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#33 Brandon Wright 5-11/185 Running Back FR RS Las Vegas, Nev. (Palo
Verde High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#32 De'Saan Hardwick 5-9/175 Running Back FR RS San Diego, Calif.
(Madison High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#35 Dwayne Garrett 6-0/190 Running Back FR RS Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Chaparral High)--Redshirted in 2011. 1 game played. 5 carries for 17 yards.
#?? Alex Howard 6-0/195 RB FR Gilbert, AZ Williams Field--Incoming
freshman.
Similar to the situation with
quarterback Ryan Lindley, the Aztecs have to replace alot of offense in losing
running back Ronnie Hillman to the NFL. Sophomore Adam Muema looks to be the
projected starter in 2012 after gaining 253 yards in 2011. Senior Walter Kazee
looks to push Muema for the job and is the leading returning rusher with 339
yards on the ground in 2011. There could be a surprise with 4 redshirt freshmen
(Price, Wright, Hardwick, Garrett) getting to compete for playing time as well.
FB
#40 Chad Young 5-11/225 Fullback
JR La Verne, Calif. (Glendora High)--13 games played. 16 carries for 43 yards
and 2 TD. 11 catches for 63 yards and 1 TD. 1 kickoff return for 4 yards. 5
tackles.
#50 Chris Gordert 6-0/225 Fullback SR Honolulu, Hawaii (Mira Mesa
(Calif.) High)--5 games played. 1 tackle.
Junior Chad Young is the
returning starter at fullback after a 2011 season that saw him score three
touchdowns for the Aztec offense. Senior Chris Gordert is the backup and looks
to make more of an impact for the Aztecs on special teams rather than on
offense in 2012.
TE
#88 Gavin Escobar 6-6/245 Tight
End JR Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (Santa Margarita Catholic High)--13 games
played. 51 catches for 780 yards and 7 TD.
#44 Adam Roberts 6-3/210 Tight End SO El Paso, Texas (Coronado High)--10
games played. 1 carry for 3 yards. 1 catch for 0 yards. 3 tackles.
#89 Hunter Hewitt 6-5/240 Tight End SR Lafayette, Calif. (Acalanes
High)--No stats in 2011.
#85 D.J. Shields 6-4/240 Tight End JR Bonita, Calif. (Bonita Vista
High)--1 kickoff return for 0 yards.
#87 Aaron Boesch 6-5/230 Tight End SO Oak Harbor, Wash. (Santa Monica College)--JUCO
transfer.
#46 Robert Craighead 6-3/235 Tight End FR Lakeside, Calif. (El Capitan
High)--Incoming freshman.
Junior tight end Gavin Escobar
had an impressive 51 catches in 2011 with 7 touchdowns and looks to keep those
numbers climbing in 2012 in his second year as the unquestioned starter at
tight end for San Diego State. Adam Roberts is the only other tight end with
any real experience and may expand his role in 2012. Shields, Boesch and
Craighead will all work to get into the rotation for the Aztecs behind Excobar
and Roberts.
WR
#24 Colin Lockett 6-0/175 Wide
Receiver JR Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar High)--13 games played. 7 carries
for 96 yards. 58 catches for 970 yards and 8 TD. 31 kickoff returns for 21.9
yard average and 1 TD. 1 tackle.
#10 Dylan Denso 6-2/210 Wide
Receiver JR Laguna Niguel, Calif. (Dana Hills High)--13 games played. 49
catches for 634 yards and 3 TD.
#19 Brice Butler 6-3/195 Wide Receiver SR Norcross, Ga. (Southern
California)--No stats in 2011.
#03 Ezell Ruffin 6-1/200 Wide Receiver SO Long Beach, Calif. (Woodrow
Wilson High)--No stats in 2011.
#86 Jemond Hazely 6-1/170 Wide Receiver FR RS Corona, Calif. (Santiago
High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#83 Osmond Nicholas 6-3/215 Wide Receiver JR Oceanside, Calif.
(Oceanside High)--11 games played. 3 catches for 46 yards.
#80 Larry Clark 6-4/200 Wide Receiver FR RS Venice, Calif. (Venice
High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#18 Dominique Sandifer 6-0/200 Wide Receiver SR Gardena, Calif.
(Beverly Hills High)--No stats in 2011.
#84 Paul Pitts III 6-0/190 Wide Receiver FR RS Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
(Los Osos)--Redshirted in 2011.
#41 Tim Vizzi 5-10/180 Wide Receiver JR Moorpark, Calif. (Ventura
College)--No stats in 2011.
#37 Garrett Kale 6-1/175 Wide Receiver FR Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak
High)--Incoming freshman.
#?? Eric Judge 6-1/180 WR FR San Diego, CA San Diego--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Lloyd Mills 5-9 150 WR FR Chandler, AZ Chandler--Incoming Freshman.
The offense finally sees a little
experience on the outside with juniors Colin Lockett and Dylan Denso returning
to start for the Aztecs in 2012. Lockett nearly had 1000 yards receiving in
2011 and 96 yards rushing. Denso added 49 catches and 3 touchdowns. The only
other player with any catches in 2011 was junior Osmond Nicholas who is
currently third team on the depth chart. With 6 players that are either
redshirt or true freshmen, one of those are destined to break through and get
some playing time in 2012 for the Aztecs.
OL
#78 Bryce Quigley 6-5/260 Left
Tackle JR Apple Valley, Calif. (Granite Hills High)--13 games played. 1 tackle.
9 catches for 64 yards. 1 kickoff return for 3 yards.
#65 Japheth Gordon 6-3/290 Left
Guard JR Canyon Country, Calif. (Canyon High)--Starter at left guard.
#71 Alec Johnson 6-3/300 Center
SR Denver, Colo. (J.K. Mullen High)--13 games played. 1 tackle.
#68 Nik Embernate 6-4/300 Right
Guard SR Yucaipa, Calif. (Yucaipa High)--Starter at right guard.
#64 Zack Dilley 6-5/285 Right
Tackle SO Sun City, Calif. (Paloma Valley High)--Starter at right tackle.
#69 Paul Rodriguez 6-7/240 Left Tackle FR RS San Bernardino, Calif.
(San Gorgonio High)--Redshirted in 2011. 2nd team left tackle.
#72 Darrell Greene 6-4/275 Left Guard FR RS Oakley, Calif. (Freedom
High)--Redshirted in 2011. 2nd team left guard.
#51 Jimmy Miller 6-3/290 Center SR Denver, Colo. (J.K. Mullen
High)--2nd team center.
#66 Riley Gauld 6-5/310 Right Guard SR Santa Ynez, Calif. (Allan
Hancock College)--2nd team right guard.
#67 Garrett Corbett 6-5/290 Offensive Lineman SO Sparks, Nev. (Reed
High)--2nd team right tackle.
#75 Jonathan Henkel 6-4/275 Offensive Lineman FR RS Chula Vista, Calif.
(Otay Ranch High)--3rd team right guard. Redshirted in 2011.
#73 Jordan Smith 6-5/250 Center FR RS Redlands, Calif. (Redlands
High)--Redshirted in 2011. 3rd team center.
#?? Justin Aysse 6-5/285 OL FR Long Beach, CA Long Beach C.C.--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Arthur Flores 6-6/295 OL FR Aurora,
CO Mullen--Incoming freshman.
#?? Austin Maass 6-4/275 OL FR Mission Viejo, CA Mission
Viejo--Incoming freshman.
#?? Kwayde Miller 6-8/290 OL FR Ramona, CA Ramona--Incoming freshman.
#?? Jeff Overbaugh 6-2/240 OL FR Anchorage, AK Service--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Terry Poole 6-6/295 OL FR Monterey, CA Monterey Peninsula--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Nico Siragusa 6-6/300 OL FR Chula Vista, CA Mater Dei--Incoming
freshman.
DL
#47 Cody Galea 6-3/255 Defensive
End SO Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin High)--9 games played. 6 tackles, 2 for
loss. 1 sack.
#91 Frederick Trujillo 6-1/230
Defensive End SR Albuquerque, N.M. (Highland High)--3 games played. 5 tackles,
1 for loss. 1 sack, 1 forced fumble.
#98 Sam Meredith 6-4/250
Defensive Tackle SO La Mesa, Calif. (Helix High)--12 games played. 4 tackles, 1
for loss.
#90 Everett Beed 6-3/245 Defensive End SO Phelan, Calif. (Serrano High)--1
game played. 2 tackles, 1 for loss. 1 sack.
#59 Jordan Thomas 6-1/245 Defensive End JR Redlands, Calif. (Redlands
High)--13 games played. 20 tackles, 3 for loss.
#95 Chris Hokokian 6-1/225 Defensive End FR RS Fresno, Calif. (Clovis
North High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#99 Jon Sanchez 6-2/245 Defensive End FR RS Murrieta, Calif. (Vista
Murrieta)--Redshirted in 2011.
#55 Bruce Leaupepe 6-4/255 Defensive Tackle JR RS San Jose, Calif.
(City College of San Francisco)--JUCO transfer.
#96 Kenny Galea'i 6-1/275 Defensive Tackle SO Oceanside, Calif.
(Oceanside High)--No stats in 2011.
#97 Dontrell Onuoha 6-2/250 Defensive Lineman SO Indio, Calif. (La
Quinta High)--7 games played. 13 tackles, 2 for loss. 1 sack.
#?? Alex Barrett 6-2/245 DE FR Mesa, AZ Desert Ridge--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Malcolm Jackson 6-2/255 DE FR Spring Valley, CA Mount
Miguel--Incoming freshman.
#?? Daniel Kottman 6-1/255 DT FRDenton, TX Guyer--Incoming freshman.
#?? Ben Moa 6-4/225 DE FR San Diego, CA Kearny--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Teddy Queen 6-2 235 DE FR Temecula, CA Chaparral--Incoming
Freshman.
In San Diego State's 3-3-5
defense, the projected starters have the same issue as much of the offense.
There is virtually no experience. Sophomores Cody Galea and Sam Meredith played
in 9 and 12 games respectively as true freshmen but only combined for 10
tackles on the season. Senior defensive end Frederick Trukilo had 5 tackles in
3 games played in 2011. Beed, Thomas, Hokoian, Sanchez, and Onuoha all look to
work themselves into the rotation and gain experience for the future.
LB
#36 Nick Tenhaeff 6-2/225
Linebacker JR Atascadero, Calif. (Atascadero High)--No stats in 2011.
#48 Josh Gavert 6-2/210
Linebacker SO Lakewood, Calif. (Mayfair High)-13 games played. 8 tackles, 2 for
loss. 2 sacks.
#42 Jake Fely
5-10/200 Middle Linebacker SO Oceanside, Calif. (Oceanside High)--13 games
played. 58 tackles, 5.5 for loss. 1.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles.
#45 Andrew Feaster 6-0/210 Linebacker SO Chula Vista, Calif.
(Southwestern College)--5 games played. 1 tackle.
#37 Vaness Harris 6-2/255 Linebacker JR Los Angeles, Calif. (Dorsey
High)--13 games played. 24 tackles, 4.5 for loss. 2 fumble recoveries.
#44 Rob Andrews 6-2/225 Middle Linebacker SR Pleasanton, Calif.
(Foothill High)--4 games played. 17 tackles, 1 for loss. 1 fumble recovery, 1
forced fumble.
#51 D.J. Hunter 6-0/205 Linebacker FR San Diego, Calif. (Mira Mesa
High)--Incoming freshman.
#54 Micah Seau 6-3/225 Linebacker FR Spring Valley, Calif. (Bishop's
High)--Incoming freshman.
#46 Jacob Driver 6-2/220 Middle Linebacker JR Carlsbad, Calif. (La
Costa Canyon High)--11 games played. 5 tackles.
#53 Ryan Jack 6-1/210 Linebacker FR Corona, Calif. (Centennial
High)--Incoming freshman.
#40 Scott Graves 5-10/205 Middle Linebacker JR RS Rancho Santa
Margarita, Calif. (Saddleback College)--JUCO transfer. Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Derek Largent 6-3/235 LB Torrance, CA El Camino C.C.--JUCO
Transfer.
Again, littered with young and
inexperienced players, the Aztec linebacker corps only has one starter that is
destined to be the starter in on September 1st. Sophomore Jake Fely had an
impressive 58 tackles as a true freshman. Projected outside linebacker starters
Tenhaeff and Gavert combined for a paltry 8 tackles in 2011. Feaster, Harris, and
Andrews all look to get in the rotation
or possibly move into starting roles in 2012.
DB
#02 Leon McFadden 5-10/185 Cornerback
SR Inglewood, Calif. (St. John Bosco High)--13 games played. 2 carries for 5
yards. 12 punt returns for 5.8 yard average. 46 tackles, 3 for loss. 1 sack, 2
interceptions, 15 pbu, 17 pd.
#12 Josh Wade 6-0/185 Cornerback
SR San Diego, Calif. (Point Loma High)--No stats in 2011.
#20 Nat Berhe 5-10/185 Safety JR
Colton, Calif. (Colton High)--13 games played. 67 tackles, 3.5 for loss. 2
interceptions, 5 pbu, 7 pd, 1 forced fumble.
#39 Rene Siluano 5-10/185 Safety
JR Oceanside, Calif. (Oceanside High)--13 games played. 1 kickoff return for 12
yards. 36 tackles, 1 for loss. 1 interception, 2 pbu, 3 pd, 1 fumble recovery,
1 forced fumble.
#27 Eric Pinkins 6-3/205 Safety
JR Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum High)--13 games played. 22 tackles, 1.5 for
loss. 1 pbu, 1 pd, 1 blocked kick.
#33 Pierre Romain 5-8/140 Cornerback FR RS Los Angeles, Calif.
(Crenshaw High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#21 Mahbu Keels 6-1/160 Cornerback SO San Diego, Calif. (Mission Bay
High)--No stats in 2011.
#06 Gabe Lemon 5-10/185 Safety JR Mission Viejo, Calif. (Lutheran
High)--13 games played. 33 tackles. 1 interception, 5 pbu, 6 pd.
#30 Darius Guillory 5-10/180 Safety FR RS Temecula, Calif. (Chaparral
High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#26 Marcus Andrews 6-0/190 Safety JR Los Angeles, Calif. (Crenshaw
High)--12 games played. 21 tackles, 1 for loss. 1 interception, 1 pbu, 2 pd, 1
fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble.
#35 King Holder 5-10/150 Cornerback SO Oceanside, Calif. (Oceanside
High)--13 games played. 11 tackles. 2 bpu, 2 pd.
#34 J.J. Whittaker 5-10/165 Cornerback SO Oceanside, Calif. (Oceanside
High)--No stats in 2011.
#38 T.J. Hickman 6-0/185 Safety FR RS Riverside, Calif. (Martin Luther
King)--Redshirted in 2011.
#22 Stan Sedberry 6-2/205 Safety FR RS Albuquerque, N.M. (La Cueva
High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#42 A.C. Colquitt 6-0/185 Cornerback SR Jacksonville, Fla. (Golden West
College)--1 kickoff return for 18 yards.
#82 David Lamar 6-2/180 Cornerback SO San Diego, Calif. (Madison
High)--No stats in 2011.
#43 Kevin Campano 5-10/165 Safety JR San Diego, Calif. (Baker
University)--JUCO transfer.
#61 John Wilson 6-0/190 Defensive Back FR RS San Diego, Calif. (Torrey
Pines High)--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Damontae Kazee 5-11/170 DB FR San Bernardino, CA Cajon--Incoming
Freshman.
In the 3-3-5 defense of the
Aztecs, the secondary is the most experienced with 4 of the 5 defensive backs
playing significant minutes in 2011. Seniors Leon McFadden and Josh Wade look
to be the starter at cornerback with McFadden making 46 tackles and 2
interceptions. The three safeties (Berhe, Siluano, and Pinkins) combined to
make 125 tackles and 2 interceptions to go along with 2 forced fumbles. Romain,
Keels, Lemon, Guillory, Andrews and Holder should work themselves into the
defensive rotation with Lemon and Andrews both having 20+ tackles in 2011.
K
#49 Wes Feer 5-11/195
Kicker/Punter JR Chino Hills, Calif. (Riverside Community College)--JUCO
transfer.
#43 Chance Marden 6-1/175 Kicker SR Fremont, Calif. (Washington High)--No
stats in 2011.
#?? Seamus McMorrow 6-0/205 K FR San Diego, CA St. Augustine--Incoming
Freshman.
Junior Wes Feer looks to be the
projected kicker for the Aztecs in 2012 after San Diego State lost their
previous kicker to graduation. Senior Chance Marden and freshman Saemus
McMorrow look to get into the game but will have a hard time overtaking Feer
for the job.
P
#77 Joel Alesi 6-0/240 Punter SO
El Cajon, Calif. (Christian High)--No stats in 2011.
#49 Wes Feer 5-11/195 Kicker/Punter JR Chino Hills, Calif. (Riverside
Community College)--JUCO transfer.
Sophomore Joel Alesi is the
projected starter and only true punter on the roster for the Aztecs. Kicker Wes
Feer is currently the backup but the Aztec coaching staff would prefer for Feer
to focus on field goals and not have to worry about punting in 2012.
LS
#62 Brandon Koletsky 6-2/225 Long Snapper SO Encino, Calif. (Campbell
Hall High)--No stats in 2011.
Sophomore Brandon Koletsky will
be the snapper in 2012 after learning on the job as a true freshman in 2011. No
one else is listed on the depth chart so barring injury, Koletsky will be the
snapper in 2012.
ATH
#?? Kendrick Mathis 6-1/185 ATH FR Ventura, CA Buena--Incoming
Freshman.
2011 was the year that everyone
was expecting big things out of San Diego State with a large group of seniors
that were ready to make a big splash across the country. Things didnt work out
with the Aztecs finishing 8-5 with a bowl game loss to Sun Belt foe ULL. 2012
sees the Aztecs with a much easier non-conference schedule (at Washington,
Army, North Dakota, San Jose State) that will better complement their very
young and inexperienced team. 2-2 or 3-1 is possible for the non-conference
portion of the schedule if they can pull off a win versus Army. The
in-conference schedule includes trips to Fresno, Nevada, Boise and Wyoming with
home games versus Hawaii, Colorado State, UNLV and Wyoming. An 8-5 record would
be great for the Aztecs although 7-5 with a bowl berth is much more likely for
the Aztecs in 2012.
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