Kent State Golden Flashes
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Mid-American5-7 (2025)#122 Recruiting64% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    73
    Dru DeShieldsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 2
    52
    Nolan GoodRS FR
  3. 14
    46
    Deante RuffinRS FR
RB
  1. 0
    60
    Mason KingGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    53
    Jakorion CaffeyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 22
    48
    Brandon WhiteFR
WR-X
  1. 1
    69
    Ardell BanksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 23
    62
    Maurice StephensRS FR
  3. 80
    56
    Teaunn HunterRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 8
    64
    Da'Realyst ClarkRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    53
    Jay Jay EtheridgeJR
SLOT
  1. 6
    72
    Wayne HarrisRS SO
    Starter
  2. 4
    62
    Jared KelleyRS JR
TE
  1. 18
    60
    Hunter HoppertonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 89
    60
    Terik MulderRS SR/TR
  3. 11
    48
    Zy'aire FletcherRS FR
LT
  1. 78
    68
    Tyler MeadowsSO
    Starter
  2. 72
    54
    Cecil WilsonRS JR
LG
  1. 54
    68
    Dustyn MorellRS SR
    Starter
  2. 75
    52
    Boston CrowellRS FR
  3. 74
    48
    Donovan DarkRS FR/TR
C
  1. 50
    60
    Ben MideaJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 67
    54
    Max GembusRS FR
RG
  1. 55
    68
    Jaxon DunnRS SO
    Starter
  2. 62
    54
    Mason ImbtRS SR/TR
  3. 77
    48
    Rico SteeleRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 76
    60
    Mofe AdewoleRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    54
    Hudson ChaskoRS SR/TR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #131 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -19.3 → -17.3 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 5th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #122 national

16%

Returning production: 64%

4%

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

Portal

7 adds in two-deep · avg 58 OVR · top add: R. Nicholl (MLB, 65, from South Florida)

Camp battles to watch2
Coach Kent StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Kent State?

Kent State Golden Flashes starting lineup

Dru DeShields is the projected starting quarterback for Kent State as of August 17, 2026. Nolan Good is listed second.

Kent State also projects Mason King at running back, Ardell Banks at wide receiver and Hunter Hopperton at tight end.

The full Kent State Golden Flashes two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Dru DeShields · QBMason King · RBArdell Banks · WR-XHunter Hopperton · TE

Common questions

Who is Kent State's starting quarterback?
Dru DeShields is the projected starting quarterback for Kent State as of August 17, 2026. Nolan Good is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Kent State?
Mason King is the projected starter at running back for Kent State, with Jakorion Caffey listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Kent State?
Ardell Banks is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kent State, with Maurice Stephens listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Kent State?
Hunter Hopperton is the projected starter at tight end for Kent State, with Terik Mulder listed second.
When was the Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart last updated?
The Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Kent State's record last season?
Kent State Golden Flashes finished 5-7 (4-4 in Mid-American play).