Smith is the clear starter, and Daniel looked better than Murray, who enters his second season, during organized team activities and minicamp. Smith, in particular, experiences a career-first in 2015 with the same head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach in three consecutive seasons.
With Smith, Peters, Gaines and Nelson projecting as the top four, the cornerback position will produce arguably the fiercest competition in training camp. Gaines, in particular, turned in a solid performance during OTAs. Fleming and Cooper bring starting experience, while Cox, an undrafted free agent out of Mississippi State, certainly had his moments during OTAs and minicamp.