Colorado football’s defensive depth chart for Week 1 vs. TCU

Game day is almost here and we have a pretty good idea of who’ll be suiting up for the Buffaloes on Friday.

While Colorado’s offense (you can examine that side of the depth chart here) is keeping its starting quarterback secret until kickoff, the defensive pecking orders are more clear-cut. However, the Buffs’ secondary is young compared to their linebackers and defensive line, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Karl Dorrell give a few second and third-string defensive backs some looks. We’ll of course learn more on Friday.

Below is the Buffs’ complete defensive depth chart for their opening night matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs:

Defensive End

Sep 11, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Terrance Lang (54) hurries Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Zach Calzada (10) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Terrance Lang
Chance Main
Devin Grant

Defensive Tackle

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 11: Na’im Rodman #91 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles Zach Calzada #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Na’im Rodman
Tyas Martin
Mason Maddox

Defensive Tackle

Colorado defensive lineman Jalen Sami takes a break from drills during an NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jalen Sami
Justin Jackson
Ryan Williams

Edge

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 11: Guy Thomas #1 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles Zach Calzada #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Guy Thomas OR Jamar Montgomery
Zion Magalei
Alvin…