Countdown to Kickoff: 45 days
Over the last five or so years, the Tech secondary has settled into an interesting pattern: lean on a senior-heavy secondary in odd-numbered years, then replace just about everyone and start fresh in even-numbered years. That trend will continue in the 2018 season, as new defensive coordinator Nate Woody will inherit a defensive backfield that will feature new a starter at every position. He’ll have plenty of talent to play with; the question will be whether Woody can put the defensive backs in position to make impact plays. If he can, this fairly young unit is skilled enough on paper to deliver them.