Mizzou released its first depth chart of the regular season on Tuesday in anticipation of Saturday’s season-opener against Tennessee-Martin, with six true freshmen cracking the two deep.
Four true freshman will play at wide receiver, a position badly in need of depth, as Jalen Knox, Kam Scott, Khmari Thompson and Raytown product Dominic Gicinto are all listed as backups to Emanuel Hall, Johnathon Johnson and Nate Brown.
Walk-on receiver Barrett Banister is listed as the No. 3 slot receiver behind Johnson and Gicinto, which is a bit of a surprise. Banister drew praise from coaches and players in the spring for his ability to make tough catches but hasn’t been talked about over the summer.