No concern for learning curve in secondary

Southern Miss secondary is undergoing a total revamp this season, with the secondary losing every starter from its unit in 2017.

The only familiar face in the secondary will be senior Picasso Nelson, who is returning for his last year with Southern Miss. Picasso will provide leadership amongst the young defensive backs and has proven that he is ready for that task.

“It’s really big this year because he’s the only guy that’s really played,” defensive coordinator Tim Billings said. “So, if you had some other guys that’s back that played, it wouldn’t be near as big a deal. He’s the only guy that’s really truly played and started. And so being a fifth-year guy, of course, Picasso’s a good player,…