Oct 26, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The proliferation of spread offense has forced defensive coordinators to get creative. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported earlier this week that the Miami football team could utilize eight players with roots as defensive backs at the same time. Miami is starting two players in the middle of their defense who began as DBs.
Keontra Smith signed with the Miami football program as a safety, moved to striker last season and is starting at weakside linebacker against Alabama on Saturday.