Aug. 25, 2015
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Senior Trevor Williams has often been referred to by defensive coordinator Bob Shoop as one of the most consistent players on the Penn State defense.
Williams has played in 36 games during the past three seasons and will again be a staple in the starting lineup of the secondary. Outside of Williams, cornerbacks coach Terry Smith will have a host of young talent competing for playing time, led by true sophomore Grant Haley. Haley, along with fellow sophomore Christian Campbell played a significant role on the defense in 2014 and will again be central figures in the cornerback rotation.
"Clearly, Trevor Williams is a starter for us, and Grant Haley is doing really well," said Smith. "Those next three, four or five position are all up for grabs. We are going to sort through that."
Depth is key for the secondary moving forward, so Smith and the defensive staff have worked diligently to get as many meaningful reps as possible for everyone in the mix for playing time. That group includes true freshman John Reid, who has played very well in his first training camp.
"John Reid is having an exceptional camp," Smith said. "He's a really smart kid and a really driven kid. He's performing well and competing hard."
Spend some time with the cornerbacks during pre-season practice.
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