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BYU Football: Position Preview – Defensive Backs

By Ron Jensen

PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver Fred Ross #8 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs misses an end zone pass in overtime while being defended by Dayan Lake #5 of the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 14, 2016 in Provo Utah. The Brigham Young Cougars won in double overtime 28-21. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver Fred Ross #8 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs misses an end zone pass in overtime while being defended by Dayan Lake #5 of the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 14, 2016 in Provo Utah. The Brigham Young Cougars won in double overtime 28-21. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images) /
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BYU Football has a defensive backfield packed with veterans.  With position changes, expect to see differences despite the familiar faces.

Last season, the secondary was filled with experience for BYU Football, and it was expected to be a strength of the team.  Unfortunately, it turned out to be the opposite.  This year, there are veteran athletes that will attempt to change this.

Let’s start with the safeties.

Strong Safety

Dayan Ghanwoloku (5’11, 190, Jr), a two-year starter, moved from corner to this position during spring ball. Nothing but praise and positives have come from this change. This speedy and experienced player is the start of the coaches’ endeavor to get the “best eleven on the field”.

Austin McChesney (6’1, 180, Jr.) showed promise during his freshman year. He played in nine games and recorded seven tackles with one interception before sustaining a season-ending injury. He missed last year again because of injury but looks to regain his previous form in a back-up role to Ghanwoloku.

Free Safety

Austin Lee (6’0, 201, Jr) came to BYU football with a lot of hype after transferring from Utah in 2017. Last year he played in 8 games, started in one, and made 15 tackles. After an impressive spring, Lee currently has control of this spot on the defense.

Isaiah Armstrong (6’2, 195, Jr) will be the second option here. In 2016, he played in six games with one tackle and one interception. He redshirted last season for the Cougars.

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