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Rutgers Football Position Review: Defensive Backs

Spring practice begins Tuesday March 6 for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team.

This series will review the state of each positional group in spring practice that runs throughout March into April and concludes with the spring game on April 14.

We continue with arguably the team’s perceived strength in 2017: the defensive backs.

Position coach(es): Noah Joseph (co-defensive coordinator/ safeties), Cory Robinson (cornerbacks)

Key players returning: Damon Hayes (Jr.), Isaiah Wharton (RSr.), Blessuan Austin (RJr., off injury), K.J. Gray (Jr.