Crimson Tide's Defensive Depth Chart

In 2005 Texas Tech averaged over 375 yards passing per game. They scored, on average, nearly 40 points per game. In the Cotton Bowl, the Tide's defense held the Red Raiders to 225 yards passing and only 10 points. The strong, fast, and frustrating Alabama defense, however, lost 7 starters in the off season. The new comers have some big shoes to fill but, with the exception of LDE Wallace Gillberry, the top spots on the depth chart belongs to Juniors and Seniors.

While it's unlikely that the 2006 squad is going to have a top-five spot nationally in four defensive statistics, a weak early-season schedule should give the new starters a little time to get on the same page. Here's the current depth chart heading into the season-opener.
Right Defensive End

1. 94 Keith Saunders (6'3", 248, Jr.)
2. 93 Bobby Greenwood (6'5", 260, So.)

Right Defensive Tackle

1. 96 Dominic Lee (6'2", 289, Sr.)
2. 67 J.P. Adams (6'3", 288, Jr.)

Left Defensive Tackle

1. 99 Jeremy Clark (6'3", 306, Sr.)
2. 95 Brandon Deaderick (6'4", 271, Fr.)

Left Defensive End

1. 92 Wallace Gilberry (6'4", 271, Fr.)
2. 91 Chris Harris (6'6", 254, Sr.)

Outside Linebacker

1. 42 Juwan Simpson (6'3", 226, Sr.)
2. 46 Zach Schreiber (6'1", 211, Fr.)

1. 55 Terrance Jones (6'0", 226, Sr.)
2. 46 Zach Schreiber (6'1", 211, Fr.)

Middle Linebacker

1. 56 Matt Collins (6'1", 245, Jr.)
2. 21 Prince Hall (5'11", 255, Fr.)

Right Cornerback

1. 2 Simeon Castille (6'1", 189, Jr.)
2. 16 Lionel Mitchell (6'2", 184, So.)

Free Safety

1. 20 Marcus Carter (6'0", 200, Jr.)
2. 49 Rashad Johnson (6'0", 186, So.)
3. 43 Sam Burnthall (6'2", 184, Fr.)

Strong Safety

1. 3 Jeffrey Dukes (6'2", 199, Sr.)
2. 14 Corey Reamer (6'4", 210, So.)
3. 30 Bryan Kilpatrick (6'4", 198, Sr.)

Left Corner Back

1. 1 Ramzee Robinson (5'10", 196, Sr.)
2. 24 Marquis Johnson (5'11", 178, Fr.)