Column: Ole Miss’ secondary plagued by injuries

As junior defensive back Montrell Custis was helped off the field during Ole Miss’ 62-7 loss to Alabama on Saturday, an already dire defensive situation got even worse.

Custis is the second member of the Rebels’ secondary to go down with a torn ACL in the first three weeks of the season. Cornerback and kick returner Jaylon Jones succumbed to a similar injury in the season opener versus Texas Tech.

Jaylon Jones tries to find his way through the defense during the game against Alabama on Sept. 30, 2017. Alabama won 66-3. Photo by Marlee CrawfordAlthough this Rebel secondary was hailed as an experienced and versatile group heading into the season, the tale of the tape has told a different story,…