By August, in time for the first practice of fall camp, TCU coach Gary Patterson will have a good idea about who lines up where in the defense.
Until then, he has time to try things.
Already, he said he’s moved cornerback Vernon Scott to weak safety and given defensive tackle L.J. Collier snaps at end. The roster reflects two other changes — safety Arico Evans is listed at linebacker, and linebacker Semaj Thomas is listed at defensive tackle.
Spring practice began last week without ends Brandon Bowen and linebackers Travin Howard, Montrel Wilson and Sammy Douglas, all recovering from off-season surgeries or still rehabbing injuries from last season.