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MARCH 29, 2010

Changes for USF: Lamar shifts from RB to WR

USF coach Skip Holtz unveiled his first depth chart Monday, with the most notable change being that sophomore running back Lindsey Lamar has been moved to wide receiver.

No players have moved from offense to defense or vice versa, but there are other minor moves -- redshirt freshman tight end Isaac Virgin has moved to fullback, and with left tackle Jeremiah Warren officially moving inside to guard, with Jamar Bass stepping up as the first-team left tackle.

Lamar showed promise as a true freshman at running back, but his lack of size makes him a match at receiver, where his track-star speed can still be put to good use in USF's offense. Lamar's move also bodes well for the progress of sophomore running back Demetris Murray, now listed as the top backup to senior Mo Plancher.

Other notable changes to USF's depth chart:

-- Sophomore Jon Lejiste has moved ahead of Jerrell Young at strong safety.

-- Redshirt freshman Luke Sager, who has put on 25 pounds since arriving on campus, is now working as a second-string defensive tackle.

-- Sophomore Jeff Hawkins is now listed as the first-string tight end, ahead of senior Andrew Ketchel, who had the most playing time of the returning players at tight end.

-- Lamar is listed as a second-string receiver, with A.J. Love and Dontavia Bogan listed as starters and Sterling Griffin listed as the other top backup.

-- At kicker, senior Eric Schwartz is listed as the starting place-kicker, with sophomore Maikon Bonani listed as his top backup. The two are expected to compete for field goal and extra point duties well into fall practice.

-- Cornerback Daniel Bryant, who made the switch from receiver this spring, is already listed as a second-string corner after getting an interception in Saturday's scrimmage.

-- Senior guard Zach Hermann, who is being held out of practice as he recovers from a bulging disc in his neck, is not included on the offensive line depth chart.

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