The 6'5" 220 lb. Jordan Jefferson will be the starter. With Jefferson at the helm, the Tiger offense will likely change from the traditional drop-back QB to something more akin to the spread-option run by Florida with Tebow. Both Jefferson and Russell Shepard thrive when they can move around in the backfield and give the defense a running threat as well. Jarret Lee, who had a great spring, will also have a role; primarily as a "relief pitcher" in the form of a drop-back passer. Shepard, as a situational player, adds explosiveness to the QB position which wasn't there last year. Opponents can look to see Jefferson and Shepard in a Tiger offense that is replete with perhaps the best FLEET of running backs in the league (Scott, Williams, Murphy, & Holliday) and some outstanding TEs and WRs. A well-balanced attack, for sure.

2009 DEPTH CHART - QUARTERBACKS
Jordan Jefferson 6-5 220 So. Destrehan
Russell Shepard 6-1 205 Fr. Houston, TX
Jarrett Lee 6-2 210 So. Brenham, TX
Chris Garrett 6-4 225 Fr. Tupelo, MS
T.C. McCartney 6-3 220 So. Boulder, CO

2009 DEPTH CHART - TAILBACKS
Charles Scott 5-11 233 Sr. Saline
Keiland Williams 5-11 229 Sr. Lafayette
Richard Murphy 6-1 196 Jr. Rayville
Trindon Holliday 5-6 160 Sr. Zachary
Drayton Calhoun 6-0 205 Fr. Tucker, GA


2009 DEPTH CHART - WIDE RECEIVERS
Brandon LaFell 6-3 209 Sr. Houston, TX
Terrence Toliver 6-4 194 Jr. Hempstead, TX
Chris Mitchell 6-0 179 Sr. Marrero
Tim Molton 6-3 190 Fr. Destrehan
R.J. Jackson 6-0 204 Sr. Houston, TX
John Williams 5-10 180 So. Breaux Bridge
Chris Tolliver 6-1 179 Fr. Rayville
Jhyryn Taylor 5-11 174 Fr. Franklinton
Adam McClure 6-2 200 Jr. Greenwell Springs
Jarred Joseph 6-1 209 Fr. New Orleans

2009 DEPTH CHART - TIGHT ENDS
Richard Dickson 6-3 246 Sr. Ocean Springs, MS
Mitch Joseph 6-5 261 So. New Iberia
Tyler Edwards 6-3 234 Fr. Monroe
DeAngelo Peterson 6-3 199 So. Baton Rouge
Matt Branch 6-6 246 Fr. Sterlington
Alex Russian 6-4 239 So. Round Rock, TX
Jake Bryan 6-2 235 Fr. Pollock