Similar to the running backs, the safeties have to replace one of the best players ever for BYU at its position this year. Kai Nacua has moved on to trying to make a name for himself in the NFL, but there a lot of players ready to step up. Kai was an incredible ball hawk who was able to punch the opponent in the mouth at any moment with a game changing interception. His skill and reliability will be missed, but replacing stars is nothing new for college football.
Unlike the cornerbacks, the safeties have a lot of juniors and seniors in the mix in 2017.