UConn continued its tradition of sending talented defensive backs to the NFL with Obi Melifonwu, who was selected No. 56 overall by the Oakland Raiders after a monster senior season and impressive performance at the NFL Combine. While Melifonwu hopes to have the kind of success that Tyvon Branch, Byron Jones and Andrew Adams have enjoyed at the game’s highest level, the Huskies will be hard-pressed to replace him. As new defensive coordinator Billy Crocker continues to implement his new 3-3-5 defense, the secondary, led by senior Jamar Summers, will need to be solid to keep the opponents’ offense in check.
UConn football positional preview: Defensive backs
