Boise State football 2017: Projected Broncos depth chart
By Brad Weiss
The Boise State Broncos failed to reach the Mountain West Championship Game last season, but has enough talent to get there in 2017.
The Boise State Broncos missed out on playing for the Mountain West Conference title this past season, as they were edged out in the Mountain Division by Wyoming. Quarterback Brett Rypien played well enough to be named 1st Team All-Mountain West, joining a handful of teammates on the squad. He returns for the 2017 season, and with a cushy home schedule on the docket, the Broncos head into the season as the favorites to win the conference.
In order to do so, the Broncos will have to find replacements for some of the better players on their team last season. Star running back Jeremy McNichols jetted to the NFL after his junior season, and the team is missing weapon Thomas Sperbeck as well. On defense, the Broncos need to deal with the losses of defensive backs Jonathan Moxey, and Chanceller James, both of which were 2nd Team All-Mountain West last season.
Head coach Brian Harsin is not worried, however, as he possesses one of the deeper rosters in the conference. Aside from Rypien, the Broncos welcome back Cedrick Wilson, who will not only slide into the top receiver role, but handle return duties. David Moa is back to anchor the defensive line, and most believe he is the best defensive player in the entire conference.
Coming off a 10-3 season, the Broncos will look to capture the Mountain Division, setting up a shot at the conference title. There are plenty of new faces, as 13 of the 22 projected starters are starting for the first time, but arguably the best quarterback in the conference will make sure this team wins at least ten games this season.