Oklahoma State University Athletics
Spring Preview: Cornerbacks
February 28, 2020 | Cowboy Football
Gone is three-year starter A.J. Green to graduation, but back is another three-year starter in Rodarius Williams, who figures to be the leader of the group. Williams is far and away the most experienced player on either side of the ball for OSU and will be counted on to make plays and provide leadership.
Beyond Williams, things get interesting. Junior Jarrick Bernard makes the move to corner after playing an important role at safety each of the past two years. A first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection in 2019, Bernard has the intelligence to pick up the new position. He also knows his way around, as he's played in every game the past two seasons and started 21 times. He is an active player who impacts the game in a variety of ways, posting 54 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2.0 tackles for loss, an interception and five pass breakups a year ago.
A bright young prospect is sophomore Thomas Harper, who played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2019. Most of his contributions came on special teams, but he did enough in practice serving as a reserve corner to give reason to believe he can be a contributor on defense early in his career. If he doesn't slot in at corner, safety may be an option as well.
