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Injuries force veteran defensive backs to play out of position

Injuries have devastated Ole Miss’ secondary throughout the first four games of this season.

Junior Jaylon Jones suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the Rebels’ season opener against Texas Tech — a game in which he also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Two weeks later, junior Montrell Custis suffered the same injury, which will sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Ole Miss defense attempts to take down Alabama running back Najee Harris during the game against Alabama. Photo by Christian Johnson

Luckily for the Rebels, they have a secondary filled with experienced upperclassmen that can step up in their places.