The secondary has performed well over the past few seasons under defensive coordinator Don Brown, but they have also been the beneficiaries of an excellent pass rush and were exposed a few times in games last season. In a system where cornerbacks are left on an island nearly every play, it’s important to have talent and depth in the defensive backfield.
Teams replenish that talent by recruiting, of course. Unfortunately, the outlook at cornerback for the 2020 class has not looked promising.
Cornerback recruiting started out hot under Jim Harbaugh, with Michigan landing four 4-stars in his first two full classes.