A QUICK LOOK AT THE ROSTER

Quarterbacks

■ Marcus Mariota, QB, 7 seasons of experience: Has gone 29-32 as a starter and is trying to revive his once-promising career.

■ Desmond Ridder, QB, rookie: Promising talent who throws a nice deep ball. Was 44-5 as a starter at Cincinnati.

Running backs

■ Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, 9: The electric playmaker will be counted to run and get open in the passing game.

■ Damien Williams, RB, 7: He has been a trusted backup with several teams and can make big plays running and receiving.

■ Tyler Allgeier, RB, R: Promising young back who ran with authority in college.

■ Avery Williams, RB, 1: Converted defensive back with great open-field running ability.

■ Keith Smith, FB, 8: Key lead blocker for the rushing attack. Can catch the ball, too. Valued special teamer.

Wide receivers

■ Drake London, WR, R: Former USC basketball player is the key to the revamped receiving corps. ■ Bryan Edwards, WR, 2: A big, rangy receiver who will be counted on to get open on third downs.

■ Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, 3: A speedster who can take the top off a defense. Valuable special teamer.

■ Khadarel Hodge, WR, 4: Rugged receiver with great hands and the ability to work through zone defenses.

■ Damiere Byrd, WR, 6: Crafty route-runner with the ability to get open deep.

■ Jared Bernhardt, WR, R: Former lacrosse star led the team in receiving in preseason games. Still working on his routerunning.

Tight ends

■ Kyle Pitts, TE, 1: Has the ability to line up in-line or flank out to cause matchup issues for any defense.

■ Parker Hesse, TE, 2: A converted defensive end who feels like a “natural” after four years of work.

■ Feleipe Franks, TE, 1: Will serve as a backup tight end and quarterback.

Offensive line

■ Jake Matthews, LT,

8: A rock along the front and a model of high-level consistency.

■ Elijah Wilkinson, LG, 5: Has mostly played right tackle but won the starting left guard spot.

■ Drew Dalman, C, 1: New starter. A technician in the trenches with the ability to run the outside zone system.

■ Chris Lindstrom, RG, 4: A stabilizing force in the interior of the line.

■ Kaleb Mcgary, RT, 4:

Highly motivated after having his $12.3 million fifth-year option denied. Has struggled in pass protection.

■ Matt Hennessy, C,

2: He’s a battler in the trenches with the ability to climb to the second level.

■ Chuma Edoga, T, 3: Former Mceachern standout was claimed off waivers. Backing up at left tackle.

■ Colby Gossett, G, 2: Had a solid training camp and provides quality depth.

■ Germain Ifedi, T, 6:

Former first-round pick of Seattle who never got in the mix for the starting right tackle spot.

Defensive line

■ Grady Jarrett, DE, 7:

Two-time Pro Bowler who’s set to anchor the front of the defense.

■ Anthony Rush, NT, 3:

A stout defender up front with the ability to penetrate and collapse the pocket.

■ Ta’quon Graham, DE, 1:

He’s expected to make a big leap in his second season in the NFL.

■ Timothy Horne, NT,

R: Started his career at Charlotte and improved his profile after a final season at Kansas State.

■ Matt Dickerson, DE, 3: Was claimed on waivers. Played three seasons with the Titans.

■ Abdullah Anderson, DE, 1: Signed midway through training camp. Showed explosiveness.

Outside linebackers

■ Ade Ogundeji, OLB, 1:

Can set the edge in the run game and is developing his pass-rush moves.

■ Lorenzo Carter, OLB, 4:

Free-agent signee who is a scheme-fit and has passrush ability.

■ Arnold Ebiketie, OLB, R:

Lost containment a couple of times in the preseason games. Team hopes he can become an effective passrusher.

■ Deangelo Malone, OLB, R: Plays extremely hard. Should contribute immediately on special teams.

■ Quinton Bell, OLB, 1: A rangy defender with some pass-rush ability.

Inside linebackers

■ Rashaan Evans, ILB, 4: Former first-round pick is trying to revive his career after a promising start in Tennessee.

■ Mykal Walker, ILB, 2:

Versatile linebacker who’s set to take over as the defensive signal-caller.

■ Troy Andersen, ILB, R: Showed some promise while playing against Jets and Jaguars backups.

■ Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB, 6: Was injured for most of the exhibition season but provides quality depth.

■ Nathan Landman, ILB, R: Showed the ability to mix it up inside and was a forceful tackler.

Cornerbacks

■ A.J. Terrell, CB, 2: Has developed into the one of the top cover cornerbacks in the NFL.

■ Casey Hayward, CB, 10: Former Pro Bowler and savvy veteran who can still play man-to-man.

■ Dee Alford, CB, R: Set to start season at nickel back after dynamic exhibition season.

■ Darren Hall, CB, 1: Has a quad injury and has been limited in practice recently. ■ Mike Ford, CB, 4: Special teams maven who can play some nickel back.

Safeties

■ Richie Grant, SS, 1: Set to take over at strong safety after playing nickel back as a rookie.

■ Jaylinn Hawkins, FS, 2: Has played well in spot duty. Can he hold up as a full-time starter?

■ Dean Marlowe, FS, 5: Quality reserve who can help out on special teams. ■ Erik Harris, S, 6: A starter last season, he shifts to a reserve role.

Special teams

■ Younghoe Koo, PK, 3:

Clutch kicker with the fancy onside kicks.

■ Bradley Pinion, P, 7:

Former Clemson star has a strong leg and great ball placement. Will handle kickoffs.

■ Liam Mccullough, LS, R: Former Ohio State player set to take over from departed Pro Bowler Josh Harris (free agency to Chargers).