UAB Blazers
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American Athletic4-8 (2025)#135 Recruiting80% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 5
    74
    Ryder BurtonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    69
    Adrian PosseRS SO
  3. 11
    63
    Adrian PosseRS SO
RB
  1. 2
    70
    Rod Robinson IIRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    70
    Bam McReynoldsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    68
    Ja'Vin SimpkinsRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    76
    Kaleb BrownRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    75
    EJ ReidRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 1
    81
    CJ SmithRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    57
    Jaylen ElderSO
  3. 9
    51
    AJ JohnsonGR/TR
SLOT
  1. 0
    81
    Ty MimsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    75
    KJ DanielsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 17
    55
    Brogan McNabFR
TE
  1. 85
    69
    Antonio FergusonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 87
    69
    Sean PerssonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 44
    69
    Scott IsacksRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 51
    67
    Payton KirklandRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    67
    Keyon CoxRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 75
    67
    Calib PerezRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    61
    Nelson RamirezRS JR/TR
C
  1. 68
    67
    Adam LepkowskiGR
    Starter
  2. 59
    67
    Jaden LigonRS SO
RG
  1. 74
    75
    Barry WalkerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 64
    74
    Cooper YoungRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 71
    67
    Kyrik MasonGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 58
    67
    Ryan GunterRS SR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #128 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -15.8 → -14.2 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 23rd percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #135 national

16%

Returning production: 80%

4%

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

Portal

27 adds in two-deep · avg 67 OVR · top add: C. Smith (WR, 81, from Memphis)

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

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for UAB?

UAB Blazers starting lineup

Ryder Burton is the projected starting quarterback for UAB as of August 17, 2026. Adrian Posse is listed second.

UAB also projects Rod Robinson II at running back, Kaleb Brown at wide receiver and Antonio Ferguson at tight end.

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

Ryder Burton · QBRod Robinson II · RBKaleb Brown · WR-XAntonio Ferguson · TE

Common questions

Who is UAB's starting quarterback?
Ryder Burton is the projected starting quarterback for UAB as of August 17, 2026. Adrian Posse is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UAB?
Rod Robinson II is the projected starter at running back for UAB, with Bam McReynolds listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UAB?
Kaleb Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for UAB, with EJ Reid listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UAB?
Antonio Ferguson is the projected starter at tight end for UAB, with Sean Persson listed second.
When was the UAB Blazers depth chart last updated?
The UAB Blazers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UAB's record last season?
UAB Blazers finished 4-8 (2-6 in American Athletic play).