Senior Drew Young won't play this spring as doctors try to figure out a neck and spine problem. Sophomore Mark Goebel and redshirt freshman James Cooper can make a move with Young out. Sophomore Dominick Brown looks to take over for T.J. Turner on the other side after missing last year due to academics. Senior Cedric Henry is back to offer him help. Corners Jason Harmon and Jeremiah McLaurin will try to catch the coaches' eyes, as will converted receiver Shawn Foster.
Free safety is up in the air.
Junior Thomas Wright is the man at strong safety. But senior kick David Schaefer struggled down the stretch, so he'll be challenged. True freshman Dave Rayner arrives in the fall. Rogers will get to audition as a punt returner, while Haygood will hone his kickoff return skills.