The Kentucky defense is replacing six starters in the fall of 2021. One position group untouched by attrition is safety. Filled with seniors who have played a ton of football in Lexington, their experience is the strength of UK’s defense, allowing Brad White to roll out exotic alignments and schemes previously unseen by SEC opponents.
Corker on the Edge of Greatness
Yusuf Corker took his game to a new level in 2020. The Georgia native increased his run grade more than 20 points last season according to PFF. Combining his first two seasons as a starter, his coverage grade is the best among SEC safeties.