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Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    74
    EJ ColsonRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    64
    Raymond Moore IIIRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 10
    57
    Chad WarnerRS FR
RB
  1. 0
    68
    Tavorus JonesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    53
    Kam ThomasRS SR/TR
  3. 6
    49
    Elijah McCoySO
WR-X
  1. 5
    76
    Carver CheeksSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 81
    55
    Jeremiah NashJR/TR
  3. 16
    44
    Mason FergusonRS SO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 7
    62
    Jaylan BrownRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    54
    Rafeald CampbellRS SO
  3. 17
    49
    Carmelo TaylorRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 3
    61
    Jaden SmithRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    57
    Royal CapellSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 14
    45
    Marcus TorresRS SO
TE
  1. 82
    61
    Judah EzinwaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    55
    Cash CheeksRS JR/TR
  3. 87
    49
    Chance BellJR/TR
LT
  1. 54
    77
    Jaymon LambRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 50
    55
    Isaiah MaumalangaRS SR/TR
LG
  1. 52
    69
    Jackson BradleyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 58
    55
    Rashad SmithJR/TR
C
  1. 56
    69
    Brian Williams Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    55
    Jayden TrappRS SO/TR
RG
  1. 55
    69
    Omoruyi Aliu-OtokitiJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    63
    Diego De La CruzRS FR
RT
  1. 73
    69
    Tyler RobertsRS FR
    Starter
  2. 75
    55
    Juan Camacho Jr.RS SR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #129 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -17.5 → -15.7 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 25th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #92 national

16%

Returning production: -1%

4%

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

Portal

22 adds in two-deep · avg 64 OVR · top add: J. Lamb (LT, 77, from North Texas)

Coach UTEPTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for UTEP?

UTEP Miners starting lineup

EJ Colson is the projected starting quarterback for UTEP as of August 17, 2026. Raymond Moore III is listed second.

UTEP also projects Tavorus Jones at running back, Carver Cheeks at wide receiver and Judah Ezinwa at tight end.

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

EJ Colson · QBTavorus Jones · RBCarver Cheeks · WR-XJudah Ezinwa · TE

Common questions

Who is UTEP's starting quarterback?
EJ Colson is the projected starting quarterback for UTEP as of August 17, 2026. Raymond Moore III is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UTEP?
Tavorus Jones is the projected starter at running back for UTEP, with Kam Thomas listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UTEP?
Carver Cheeks is the projected starter at wide receiver for UTEP, with Jeremiah Nash listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UTEP?
Judah Ezinwa is the projected starter at tight end for UTEP, with Cash Cheeks listed second.
When was the UTEP Miners depth chart last updated?
The UTEP Miners depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UTEP's record last season?
UTEP Miners finished 2-10 (1-7 in Mountain West play).