2026 Coastal Carolina University Depth Chart

Tre Guerra lands at QB1 on the strength of being the #1-ranked JUCO QB nationally with 2,800+ passing yards and Power Four offers — he’s the only QB in the room with recent meaningful college production. Deuce Bailey slots QB2 despite lower pedigree because his system familiarity with Petrino’s offense is a genuine edge in a spring where the roster is still assembling; beat writers at the Post and Courier noted he had an early leg up heading into spring practice. Trever Jackson is the dynasty stash at QB3 — a 4-star Elite 11 finalist with zero college passing stats and three schools in three years, he’s ceiling over floor.

Gardner and Lawrence form a legitimate WR1 battle — both sit at 15.5+ YPR from 2025 with similar size profiles, but Gardner’s direct continuity from Petrino’s Missouri State offense earns the edge. Washington and Coppock split the slot, with Washington’s 29-reception 2025 base and portal withdrawal giving him the nod over Coppock’s slightly better TD efficiency. English holds WR3 on experience and snap share despite modest production; Johnson is a pure ceiling dart as the highest-rated recruit in the room with minimal college tape.

In the backfield, Knicely leads on efficiency and touch projection, Edwards mirrors him as the 1B, and Alexander is the goal-line vulture — roster him in TD-heavy formats. Ellison edges Courtney at TE1 strictly on receiving upside; neither is a fantasy difference-maker in standard formats.