Syracuse released its depth chart in a media guide at the ACC Football Kickoff Sunday.

Sophomore Terrel Hunt and junior John Kinder occupy the first and second spots at quarterback, respectively. Hunt, a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Rosedale, NY impressed in the preseason and is currently the frontrunner to start the season opener against Penn State on Aug. 31.

Charley Loeb, Mitch Kimble and Austin Wilson are listed as backup quarterbacks.

Sophomore Ashton Broyld is listed as the No. 1 halfback, and 5-foot-9 freshman Brisly Estime is No. 2 at that position.

At running back, there are no surprises. Jerome Smith – who was named to the Maxwell Award watch list – is listed as the No. 1 running back, Prince-Tyson Gulley is No. 2 and George Morris sits at No. 3.

On defense, Durell Eskridge and Ritchy Desir are listed in front of Josh Mims at strong safety. Robert Welsh and Ron Thompson are listed as the top defensive ends.

Jay Bromley, Micah Robinson and Cameron Lynch are also listed as starters on defense for the Orange.

Other positions are as follows:

Kicker: 1. Ross Krautman 2. Ryan Norton

Punter: 1. Jonathan Fisher 2. Riley Dixon

Kickoff returner: 1. Jeremiah Kobena 2. Wayne Morgan

Punt returner: 1. Ritchy Desir 2. Steve Rene

Long snapper: 1. Sam Rodgers 2. Keith Mitsuuchi

Short snapper: 1. Sam Rodgers 2. Eric Morris

Published on July 21, 2013 at 2:04 pm

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