Arizona State University has announced its depth chart in preparation for the 2026 football season opener against Morgan State, scheduled for September 5 at 7 p.m. MST at Mountain America Stadium. The depth chart revealed no major surprises, with several positions featuring two players listed due to varying formations.
The special teams unit has seen competition, with two athletes designated for both kicker and punter roles. The offensive line also experienced intense competition during fall camp, leading to a solid first-team lineup that includes Tana Alo-Tupuola at center, Maki Stewart at left guard, and Jalen Klemm at right tackle.
The left tackle position is shared between Luke Baklenko and Champ Westbrooks, while Wade Helton and Rob Lapuaho are listed for right guard.
On the offensive side, Cutter Boley is set as the starting quarterback, with Kyson Brown and Marquis Gillis as the running backs. The receiving corps features Reed Harris at the X position, Omarion Miller at the F position, and either Jalen Moss or Jaren Hamilton at the Z position, along with Raiden Vines-Bright at the Y position. Khamari Anderson and A.J.
Ia are the tight ends, while the offensive line is rounded out by Baklenko or Westbrooks at left tackle, Stewart at left guard, Alo-Tupuola at center, Helton or Lapuaho at right guard, and Klemm at right tackle.
Defensively, the depth chart includes Roman Pitre or Emar'rion Winston at defensive end, C.J. Fite and Blazen Lono-Wong or Zac Swanson at defensive tackle, and Jalen Thompson at the other defensive end. The linebacker positions feature Clayton Smith, Owen Long, and Martell Hughes.
