Jack Jones, Kobe Williams give ASU more versatility in secondary

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Arizona State football essentially has three starting cornerbacks.

Yes, there are only two such positions but the addition of Jack Jones gives ASU more depth and flexibility in the defensive backfield than in any recent season.

Junior Chase Lucas and senior Kobe Williams are technically the starting corners but junior Jones, a transfer from USC, is on the field a lot opposite Lucas. That opens up a spot inside for Williams, either as a nickel corner or safety, which he's quickly adapting to as a…