Stephen Leonard had a lot of interesting things to say...
Right tackle is one of the only positions still up for grabs heading into the fall. "Stephen said" Marcellus Marshall, Wes Dorsey, Jabari Brooks, Waitclaire Flynn, or Paul Rupelt will get the starting nod.
The commentator said "on paper," UCF has one the best interior defensive lines in the Big 12. Lee Hunter, who struggled with effort earlier in his career, is now one of the leaders in the Big 12 in tackles for loss and tackles for no gain. Ricky Barber was hurt last season. John Walker is in Year 2. Derrick Leblanc and Marcus Downs were mentioned as well. (Andrew Rumph and Matthew Alexander, who will also get playing time, were omitted from the conversation.)
Linebacker is the deepest position group on the team. (I, personally, think defensive back is the deepest, but most unproven.)
True freshman Chasen Johnson will start at cornerback and is perhaps the best defensive back on the Knights' roster.
"Ja'Varrius Johnson, Jacoby Jones, and Agiye Hall" were the first three players mentioned in order as replacements for the production lost by NFL draftee Javon Baker.
Harvey is predicted to have a huge year after being snubbed for postseason awards. If UCF is to make a run at a Big 12 title, it falls on the backs on Harvey and Penny Boone.
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