The Air Force football team is coming off back-to-back losing seasons, but the Falcons have plenty of seniors and it’s a new day in the Mountain West.
The Falcons return their top three quarterbacks, top fullback and some intriguing playmakers on offense. Defensively, leading tackler Blake Fletcher is back, and the secondary is loaded with returning starters, including safety Kayle Chen, who started four games in 2024 but missed last season with an injury.
Air Force released its preseason depth chart in conjunction with Mountain West Media Days. Here’s a look at the Falcons’ probable starters:
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Quarterback
- Liam Szarka
- Josh Johnson
Fullback
- Owen Allen
- Gage LaDue
Tailback
- Rocco Conti
- Jalen Turner
Slot Receiver
- Matt Long
- Mason Hayes
X Receiver
- Jonah Dawson
- Adam Hrynciw
Tight End
- Simon Kibbee
- Griffin Stalford
Left Tackle
- Brandon Nazworth OR
- Nathan Elwood
Left Guard
- TJ Tarascio
- Alec Falk
Center
- Rudy Varela
- Johnique Thomas
Right Guard
- Jon Ashford
- Brody Smith
Right Tackle
- Luke Vonderhaar
- Marcus Roser
Defensive End
- Jaylin Reese
- Antonio Menard
Nose Guard
- Bennett Williams
- Lukia Rawls Jr.
Defensive Tackle
- Chaz Barnett
- Andrew Tillet
Outside Linebacker
- Isaac Hubert
- Jake Kepler
Inside Linebacker
- Blake Fletcher
- Luke Fisher
Inside Linebacker
- Dallas Daley
- Vinnie Canosa
SPUR (Nickel)
- Alexander Perez
- Jayden Malbranche
Cornerback
- Korey Johnson
- Ehimen Oyamendan
Free Safety
- Max Mustell
- Cade Paterson
Strong Safety
- Kyle Chen OR
- Roger Jones Jr.
Cornerback
- Mikhail Seiken
- Jaris McIntosh
Kicker
- Jacob Medina
- Carter Cremascoli
Punter
- Will Duncan
- Rip Perez
Long Snapper
- Jake Helms
- Griffin Stalfort
