Looks like the UConn safety position is still in flux. UConn coach Randy Edsall said right now sophomore Mike Lang -- a converted wide receiver -- would be the starter at free safety. At strong safety? Looks like junior Harris Agbor is right now at the head of the pack. part of this is injuries as both Jerome Junior and Kijuan Dabney have missed times with "dings" to the head.
It's not welcome news for the Huskies, who need to be healthy in the secondary because there are a dearth of options. Lang looks like he is going to be a factor sooner or later and this is a move I liked.
Lang's move to free safety was an interesting one. He came in last year to UConn as a wide receiver and eventually was pushed into action as a true freshman at the position. He showed explosiveness with a 70 yard TD catch last year and also ran back a touchdown as a kick returner. I thought Lang was a pretty good receiving prospect, but after this spring the staff moved Lang to safety. The staff saw Lang play safety in high school and came away impressed. There was a need there, and the Huskies are deep at wide receiver, so the switch was made.
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