Liberty Flames
72
74
OFF
71
DEF
Average
Matchup
Conference USA4-8 (2025)#109 Recruiting38% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 13
    68
    Jaylen HendersonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    68
    Deshawn PurdieRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    67
    Ethan VaskoRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 0
    70
    Jaylon ColemanSO
    Starter
  2. 7
    65
    Peyton JonesRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 29
    65
    Justin MarshallRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 6
    80
    Kanye UdohRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    69
    Kam DavisRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    67
    Terron KellmanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 12
    81
    Rashawn CunninghamRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    62
    Jon MonteiroRS SO
  3. 8
    62
    Nasir NewkirkRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 3
    77
    Jamari PersonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 19
    74
    Refeno VangatesRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 9
    54
    Bryce RandolphRS FR
SLOT
  1. 2
    70
    Makai JacksonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    56
    Darius CopelandRS JR
  3. 16
    56
    Eric SmithRS SO
TE
  1. 48
    69
    Caleb RyanRS SR
    Starter
  2. 87
    69
    LaKelsey Johnson Jr.RS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    56
    Zeke WimbushRS JR/TR
LT
  1. 51
    68
    D.J. GethRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 58
    68
    Jude FosterRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 52
    56
    Kevin EveheSO/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 60
    68
    Joep EngbersRS JR/TR
    Starter
C
  1. 61
    76
    Aaron FenimoreRS JR
    Starter
  2. 76
    70
    Gabe SmithRS FR
RG
  1. 53
    82
    Alex BirchmeierRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    68
    Val EricksonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 56
    68
    Christian WilliamsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    62
    Austin AndersonRS SR
  3. 66
    56
    Erwil Anthony Jr.RS SR/TR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #100 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -9.0 → -8.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 37th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #109 national

16%

Returning production: 38%

4%

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

Portal

19 adds in two-deep · avg 70 OVR · top add: A. Birchmeier (RG, 82, from Penn State)

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

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Liberty?

Liberty Flames starting lineup

Jaylen Henderson is the projected starting quarterback for Liberty as of August 17, 2026. Deshawn Purdie is listed second.

Liberty also projects Jaylon Coleman at running back, Rashawn Cunningham at wide receiver and Caleb Ryan at tight end.

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

Jaylen Henderson · QBJaylon Coleman · RB-ARashawn Cunningham · WR-XCaleb Ryan · TE

Common questions

Who is Liberty's starting quarterback?
Jaylen Henderson is the projected starting quarterback for Liberty as of August 17, 2026. Deshawn Purdie is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Liberty?
Jaylon Coleman is the projected starter at running back for Liberty, with Peyton Jones listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Liberty?
Rashawn Cunningham is the projected starter at wide receiver for Liberty, with Jon Monteiro listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Liberty?
Caleb Ryan is the projected starter at tight end for Liberty, with LaKelsey Johnson Jr. listed second.
When was the Liberty Flames depth chart last updated?
The Liberty Flames depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Liberty's record last season?
Liberty Flames finished 4-8 (3-5 in Conference USA play).