Torrian Gray has a talented group of defensive backs as usual, though there are depth issues and possibly problems of youth at cornerback.  Also, with the injury to Ronny Vandyke , Gray might have to take on more of a role with the whip/nickel spot than previously expected.

There has been a ton of attrition at cornerback recently.  Antone Exum (#1, 6-1,220, r-Sr.) is still out with a knee injury.  Donaldven Manning and Davion Tookes left the program.  There are only four healthy scholarship cornerbacks in the program right now, and two of them are true freshmen.  The situation at safety is a bit better, however.

Cornerback and Nickel

There is good talent at the cornerback position, but unfortunately three of the four healthy players are a true sophomore and two true freshmen.

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