Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
PROVO — Austin Lee grew up being the fastest kid in grade school and combined with his competitive nature, it often got him in trouble.
That’s the skill set he brings to his role as a starting safety in BYU’s defense during spring practice. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake likes the progress of players like Lee, who are just now getting their first chances to compete.
Last week in a first scrimmage setting in pads with full contact, Sitake made hits on everyone live, as he put it, “to welcome some back to football.