While the defensive front stole the show in 2021, the back end of the defense, better known as the secondary, deserves their fair share of credit for last year’s defensive production. A key player in that 2021 secondary, Derion Kendrick, is now in the NFL, leaving the outside corner position opposite of Kelee open for competition. But as the offseason comes to a close, the battle for that open spot has Kamari Lassiter emerging as the victor.
On Wednesday, Lassiter gave the first press conference of his collegiate career, opening up about his progression this offseason, how the defense will keep the fire burning from last year, and how he’s been preparing for the season opener against Oregon.