Spring practice continued Monday for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team.
This series reviews the state of each positional group in spring practice that runs throughout March into April and concludes with the spring game on April 13.
We continue with arguably the team’s perceived strength the last two years: the defensive backs.
Position coach(es): Noah Joseph (co-defensive coordinator/ safeties), Jay Valai (cornerbacks)
Key players lost: Kiy Hester, Isaiah Wharton, Blessuan Austin, Saquan Hampton
Key players returning: Damon Hayes (Sr.), Avery Young (So.), Tre Avery (RJr.), Larry Stevens (RJr.