With Mackensie Alexander on to the NFL and Adrian Baker sidelined by a torn ACL, the competition for the starting cornerback job opposite Cordrea Tankersley is wide-open.
Marcus Edmond, a redshirt junior from Hopkins, flashed as a worthy candidate during last weekend’s Orange and White spring game. His 53-yard interception return was one of the few explosive plays of the afternoon.
“I had a couple of interceptions during other timesin spring practice,” he said. “It feels great. I feel like I was in good position on that play. I just came down with the ball and tried to return it.