Colorado's Davion Taylor (20) is wearing a new number this year and appears ready to play the "hybrid" position on Colorado's defense. (Andy Schlichting)
BOULDER — When Colorado head coach Mel Tucker served as defensive coordinator at Georgia, the Bulldogs had a "star" back on their defensive depth chart.
The star back is basically a nickel back who also holds linebacker responsibilities, a hybrid position that required the speed and cover skills of a defensive back and the physical nature of a linebacker.
While the position hasn't been given a name yet in Boulder as Tucker and defensive coordinator Tyson Summers build the Buffs' defense, there is already little doubt as to who has a good chance of filling that role: CU senior Davion Taylor.