Washington defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach talks after spring practice about the Huskies' secondary and defense. By
Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake called it a feeding frenzy.
With both starting cornerback and safety spots up of grabs — and possibly nickelback depending on how it all shakes out — Washington’s defensive backs are competing at everything from on-the-field reps to lifting to who can finish gassers first.
And of course, there is the coveted “Best Hands” trophy, which is awarded three times a year to the defensive back with the most interceptions after spring ball, fall camp and the season.