Elon, N.C. - Throughout spring practice, we will break down each position for the 2022 Elon football program. Today, we begin the series with the defensive backs.
 

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Elon enters the spring with a loaded group of defensive backs. Starters return all over the field, including senior Cole Coleman, junior Tre'Von Jones, sophomore Dylan Tucker and redshirt sophomore Omar Rogers. 
 
"On the backend, we return seven players who started games for us in 2021," Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach Dovonte Edwards said. "We have an opportunistic bunch who embrace both competition and hard work. I look forward to this group taking the next step in their development as they work this spring to fine-tune their position-specific techniques, fundamentals and communication inside of the scheme."
 
Rogers earned Elon's top grade among defensive backs by Pro Football Focus and was the seventh-ranked safety in FCS in NFL passer rating against. Coleman was first team All-CAA and led Elon with 71 tackles. The chaotic defense that thrives on forcing turnovers is spearheaded by those two in the back end. 
 
Jones aligns with the defensive mindset and was third team All-CAA in the fall. He had two interceptions and ranked 14^th nationally in fumbles recovered. 
 
Along with those three, Tucker started eight times at Elon's spur position and had two forced fumbles and a defensive score against Rhode Island on a 43-yard fumble return.  
 
Junior Bo Sanders started four games at safety and redshirt sophomore Antonio White earned three starts at cornerback. Sophomore Jaidyn Denis started a game at cornerback and was highly rated by PFF. Those three add experience and depth to the loaded secondary. 
 
Redshirt junior Jamarian Hawkins and sophomore Darius Harris both filled key roles for the defense in 2021 and continue to provide depth. Redshirt freshmen Caleb Curtain, Chase Speicher and Jonathan Robinson have all flashed in limited action early in their careers. Redshirt freshman Lucas McKeown joins the roster for spring football.
 
Elon also announced the addition of three freshmen during signing days and will bring in Senquavious Alsobrooks, Ishmel Atkins and Anthony Martin for even more depth in the unit. 
 
"I'm excited to see these young men continue to grow as a unit," Cornerbacks Coach Arketa Banks said. "We will look to continue the development of communication both verbally and non-verbally this spring."
 
 

ELON SPRING DEFENSIVE BACKS
No.	Name	Yr.	Ht / Wt	Hometown (High School)
0	Omar Rogers	RSo.	6-0 / 210	Burlington, N.J. (Burlington Township)
1	Cole Coleman	Sr.	5-10 / 193	Raleigh, N.C. (Leesville Road)
2	Tre'Von Jones	Jr.	6-0 / 167	Warrenton, N.C. (Trinity Christian)
3	Antonio White	RSo.	6-1 / 192	Manassas, Va. (Osbourn)
7	Bo Sanders	Jr.	6-2 / 195	Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral)
9	Jaidyn Denis	So.	6-2 / 192	Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek)
18	Jamarian Hawkins	RJr.	6-0 / 185	Upper Marlboro, Md. (Flint Hill)
21	Darius Harris	So.	5-11 / 168	Orange Park, Fla. (Fleming Island)
24	Dylan Tucker	So.	5-11 / 193	Charlotte, N.C. (Zebulon B. Vance)
31	Caleb Curtain	RFr.	6-1 / 196	Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley)
34	Lucas McKeown	RFr.	6-1 / 172	Oxford, Miss. (Oxford)
35	Chase Speicher	RFr.	6-1 / 187	Waxhaw, N.C. (Marvin Ridge)
38	Jonathan Robinson	RFr.	6-1 / 165	Jacksonville, Fla. (Robert E. Lee)
FALL INCOMING DEFENSIVE BACKS
	Senquavious Alsobrooks	Fr.	6-0 / 175	Griffin, Ga. (Spalding)
	Ishmel Atkins	Fr.	6-3 / 170	Greensboro, N.C. (Northern Guilford)
	Anthony Martin	Fr.	6-1 / 190	Washington, D.C. (Bullis)