The ‘Canes lose starters Corn Elder, ,Rayshawn Jenkins, and Jamal Carter to the NFL Draft. Yet, Mark Richt and the defensive staff have their eyes on some key targets to sure up the secondary in the 2017 season.
Who’s Committed?
The ‘Canes have three defensive backs committed for the Squad 17 class. In order to make up for the absence of Jamal Carter and Rayshawn Jenkins, safeties coach Ephriam Banda and defensive coordinator Manny Diaz have made it an priority to add a strong class of safeties. These are the three players committed:
- S-Amari Carter – Status (ENROLLED)
Bio – 6’2 ,188lbs, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Rank – ESPN (4-Star, #16 ranked safety), 247 Sports (3-Star, 34th ranked safety), Rivals (3-Star, 51st ranked Safety
Offers – Clemson, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Arkansas
Analysis: Check out film breakdown with former Cane legend, Jon Beason- S-Derrick Smith – Status (Committed)
Bio – 6’2 ,196lbs, Trinity Christian Academy, Jacksonville, FL
Rank – ESPN (3-Star, #77 ranked safety), 247 Sports ( 3-Star), Rivals (3-Star)
Offers – USC, Utah, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Mississippi State
Analysis – Fits the mold of the philosophy of Manny Diaz of being a physical tackler, shows athleticism by playing wide receiver in high school.
- S-Derrick Smith – Status (Committed)