Maybe they are trying to motivate the upperclassmen who seem to have an issue with effort and blocking.But if you plan to play a player less as the season goes on, why move him from #3 to #2 on the depth chart? They could have listed him as "or". They could have left him at #3 and gave him 2 passes a game. He's theoretically 1 injury away from starting, the depth chart is to be believed. He's not a threat to leave, so no need to try to play to his ego by moving him up.
He's the only skill position player that is playing real snaps and wasn't here for at least spring ball, and he is moving up. I see more snaps in his future. And just to he clear, I'm not claiming he will win any awards this year. Just saying I think he will continue to get more snaps and opportunities to make plays.