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Secondary takes lead role on K-State defense

MANHATTAN — Dante Barnett provides experience and leadership, Morgan Burns brings speed and Danzel McDaniel adds ferocity.

The three returning starters in Kansas State’s secondary have unique qualities that blend into a well-rounded unit that has the potential to be among the best in college football this season.

“It’s a big relationship between us,” McDaniel said. “We talk about it all the time. All of us want to be the best and get a ring. If we put all of that into effect, we will be very good as a whole.”

With Barnett at strong safety and Burns and McDaniel manning the cornerback spots, the Wildcats — who open the season Sept.