Projecting the 2021 secondary

Really interested to see Stevenson and Brini battle it out

Stevenson was a 4 star guy and top 5 cornerback nationally when recruited. I think we'll see him continue to develop into a key player this coming year.

Brini was kind of a forgotten depth player until he showed out in the Peach Bowl. A pleasant surprise but hard to envision Brini beating out Stevenson...unless Stevenson moves permanently to one of the other secondary positions.

Also agree that a transfer or two may be brought in to bolster the youth at corner. I still like former 4-star Colin Samuel (6-3, 205) who is in the transfer portal from Houston. But who knows what rabbit Kirby will pull out of a hat.

Here’s my crack at it:

CB - Kelee Ringo
Ameer Speed
Nyland Green ee

CB - Tyrique Stevenson
Jalen Kimber
Javon Bullard ee

STAR - Latavius Brini
David Daniel ee
William Poole

S - Christopher Smith
David Daniel

S - Lewis Cine
Major Burns

This is what I think could be likely at first. As the season goes on I expect at least 1 of the freshman to move into bigger role. I also agree that a transfer portal guy is probably likely.

CB - I think Ringo and Stevenson are cemented as starters at CB until proven otherwise. Ameer Speed has all the physical tools but really hasn’t put much together so far. I expect his veteran presence will get him a more significant role with all these young guys. Kimber should not be overlooked. He was also a top 10 CB in the class with Ringo. I think Green will be great at some point and I chose Bullard over Lassiter because he is an early enrollee.

STAR - This one is hard to predict. Brini came on strong the last 2 games and is physically gifted. I want it to be him and I do think he will play a lot. I think David Daniel takes this spot at some point. William Poole has also played STAR before and seems to have the trust of coaches, at least in press conferences.

S - Cine is guaranteed starter. Smith should be first to fill LeCounte’s spot. The safeties don’t rotate nearly as much as CB so I didn’t predict a 3-deep. Burns played well this year and we all have high hopes for David Daniel, whether at STAR or S.

I don't see Stevenson starting at corner, he's too big and he gets exposed pretty often, I like him at star with his size.

No surprise Campbell officially declares for NFL

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I think they'll give Stevenson a long look at corner this spring. Green coming in as an Early Enrollee is a good thing. Kimber looks to be pretty good too. A couple of tune up games would have been nice but I guess they'll all be thrown into the fire from the start in 2021.

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Welp not anymore.

Ringo, Kimber, and Green better be ready to go come September...