Georgia Southern Eagles
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Sun Belt7-6 (2025)#89 Recruiting6% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    79
    Max JohnsonGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    64
    Turner HeltonRS SR/TR
  3. 9
    64
    Weston BryanSO
RB
  1. 6
    77
    David MbadingaSR
    Starter
  2. 5
    73
    Terrance GibbsRS SR
  3. 16
    63
    Jamarian SamuelRS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 2
    83
    Ashton HollinsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    75
    King PhillipsJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    62
    Alex TaylorRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 18
    72
    Andre Greene Jr.RS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    64
    Kam MikellRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 19
    75
    Josh DallasRS SR
    Starter
  2. 15
    72
    Taylor BradshawRS JR
  3. 26
    57
    Antavious MurphyRS SO
TE
  1. 87
    72
    River HelmsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 84
    60
    JP MikhaelRS JR
  3. 82
    60
    Jackson LongRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 64
    73
    Caelan WilliamsRS SR
    Starter
  2. 50
    67
    Jaylen SlaughterRS SO
LG
  1. 56
    83
    Mo Clipper Jr.RS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    79
    Josh RaymondRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 65
    73
    Cole NorredSO/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    73
    Ethan WilliamsRS JR
RG
  1. 53
    73
    Ty FurnishRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    73
    Kingtriton SamuelaRS SO
RT
  1. 51
    73
    Matthew WilliamsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 63
    65
    Colin AlexanderRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #109 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -9.4 → -8.4 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 31st percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #89 national

16%

Returning production: 6%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

12 adds in two-deep · avg 73 OVR · top add: A. Hollins (WR, 83, from Illinois)

Camp battles to watch3
Coach Georgia SouthernTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Georgia Southern?

Georgia Southern Eagles starting lineup

Max Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Georgia Southern as of August 17, 2026. Turner Helton is listed second.

Georgia Southern also projects David Mbadinga at running back, Ashton Hollins at wide receiver and River Helms at tight end.

The full Georgia Southern Eagles two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Max Johnson · QBDavid Mbadinga · RBAshton Hollins · WR-XRiver Helms · TE

Common questions

Who is Georgia Southern's starting quarterback?
Max Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Georgia Southern as of August 17, 2026. Turner Helton is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Georgia Southern?
David Mbadinga is the projected starter at running back for Georgia Southern, with Terrance Gibbs listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Georgia Southern?
Ashton Hollins is the projected starter at wide receiver for Georgia Southern, with King Phillips listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Georgia Southern?
River Helms is the projected starter at tight end for Georgia Southern, with JP Mikhael listed second.
When was the Georgia Southern Eagles depth chart last updated?
The Georgia Southern Eagles depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Georgia Southern's record last season?
Georgia Southern Eagles finished 7-6 (4-4 in Sun Belt play).