Colts release first depth chart

The Indianapolis Colts released their first depth chart Monday night.

By Evan Hilbert

Aug 6, 2012 at 8:07 pm ET • 1 min read

The Indianapolis Colts have a new quarterback, and now it's, well, closer to becoming official.

Rookie Andrew Luck heads the first released depth chart, according to a series of tweets from Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Obviously the list is subject to change, but Luck will remain the starter. Veteran Donald Brown is listed as the first running back, with Reggie Wayne and Austin Collie as receivers. Rookies Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener will line up at the two tight end spots.

On defense, Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are both listed as outside linebackers, with Pat Angerer and Kavell Conner lined up on the inside of Indianapolis' new 3-4 scheme. Jerraud Powers and Cassius Vaughn are the corners, with Tom Zbikowski and Antoine Bethea listed as the starting safeties.

Rookie LaVell Brazill will handle the kick returning duties.

No real surprises, in general. The corner spot opposite Jerraud Powers was up for grabs, and it appears Cassius Vaughn gets first crack. Wide receiver Donnie Avery will challenge Collie for that second receiver spot, but he'll sit out the Colts' first preseason game after bruising his thigh.

Below is the depth chart in full:

Offense

QB: Andrew Luck (rookie)

RB: Donald Brown (5th year)

WR: Austin Collie (5th year)

WR: Reggie Wayne (13th year)

TE: Dwayne Allen (rookie)

TE: Coby Fleener (rookie)

LT: Anthony Castonzo (3rd year)

LG: Jeff Linkenbach (4th year)

C: Samson Satele (7th year)

RG: Mike McGlynn (6th year)