He’s going to get beat at times, Darnay Holmes knows. It’s OK. It happens. One bad play isn’t going to define him.
As a freshman, the UCLA cornerback wasn’t always so forgiving of his own mistakes. It took a gruff voice to spark a softer approach.
Holmes is among a group of defensive backs who could nudge a once-faltering defense back toward dominance.
The Bruins’ secondary was a strength last season, helping the team finish ranked No. 31 nationally in passing yards allowed (196.3 per game) and No. 72 in pass efficiency defense.
Cornerback Nate Meadors and safety Adarius Pickett opted for one more college season instead of the NFL draft, bolstering the Bruins’ chances to solidify their defense.