Louisville Football: Revamped Secondary Could Steal Spotlight for Cards

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 30: Dee Smith #11 of the Louisville Cardinals reacts after making a tackle for loss in the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Depth Chart

If the season started today, here is how I would expect the Cards secondary to look:

Corner

PJ Mbanasor
Chandler Jones

Safety

Dee Smith
Trenell Troutman

Safety

TreSean Smith
Khane Pass

Corner

Rodjay Burns
Russ Yeast

Nickle Package

Marlon Character
PJ Blue

There is not a ton of experience in the secondary, but what the Cards have is great depth. With Brian VanGorder in his first season, it will ease the sting of having a number of young players. It will also make it a lot easier for the Cards’s DB’s to get into the mindset of playing aggressively, and running to the ball- something VanGorder preaches in his defensive philosophy.

Most aren’t sold on the potential of this Cardinals secondary, but barring major injuries, they will be ready for the challenge right away.

Louisville’s secondary has what it takes to have an incredible year, and be the glue that holds an inexperienced defense together.

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