SMU Mustangs
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ACC9-4 (2025)#20 '26 Coaches#32 Recruiting57% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    91
    Kevin JenningsRS SR
    Starter
  2. 1
    69
    Ty HawkinsRS FR
  3. 14
    62
    Charlie FiserRS SR
RB
  1. 6
    91
    Kendrick RaphaelSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    78
    Dramekco GreenRS FR
  3. 21
    64
    Christian RhodesFR
WR-X
  1. 10
    91
    Jalen CooperSO
    Starter
  2. 24
    70
    Link RhodesSR/TR
  3. 13
    70
    Daylon SingletonSO
WR-Z
  1. 3
    91
    Yannick SmithJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    70
    Carterrious BrownRS FR
SLOT
  1. 8
    91
    Yamir KnightSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 2
    79
    Jalen HaleRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 0
    78
    Derrick McFallRS SO
TE
  1. 18
    90
    Theo Melin OhrstromRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    85
    Randy Pittman Jr.SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    73
    Trey JacksonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 59
    76
    PJ WilliamsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    76
    Dramodd OdomsRS FR
  3. 55
    64
    Sam UtuFR
LG
  1. 77
    83
    Alex WoodsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 58
    77
    Abel HoopiiSO
C
  1. 64
    76
    Joshua BatesRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 50
    76
    Graham UterRS SO
  3. 66
    64
    Hunter RyanRS SR
RG
  1. 63
    76
    Addison NicholsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    70
    Drew EversFR
  3. 79
    64
    Sione Ma'uRS JR/TR
RT
  1. 74
    76
    Andrew ChambleeRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 60
    70
    Evan GoodwinFR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #26 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 13.4 → 12.1 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 81st percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #32 national

16%

Returning production: 57%

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 85 OVR · top add: Y. Smith (WR, 91, from East Carolina)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach SMUTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for SMU?

SMU Mustangs starting lineup

Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of August 17, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.

SMU also projects Kendrick Raphael at running back, Jalen Cooper at wide receiver and Theo Melin Ohrstrom at tight end.

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

Kevin Jennings · QBKendrick Raphael · RBJalen Cooper · WR-XTheo Melin Ohrstrom · TE

Common questions

Who is SMU's starting quarterback?
Kevin Jennings is the projected starting quarterback for SMU as of August 17, 2026. Ty Hawkins is listed second.
Who starts at running back for SMU?
Kendrick Raphael is the projected starter at running back for SMU, with Dramekco Green listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for SMU?
Jalen Cooper is the projected starter at wide receiver for SMU, with Link Rhodes listed second.
Who starts at tight end for SMU?
Theo Melin Ohrstrom is the projected starter at tight end for SMU, with Randy Pittman Jr. listed second.
When was the SMU Mustangs depth chart last updated?
The SMU Mustangs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was SMU's record last season?
SMU Mustangs finished 9-4 (6-2 in ACC play).