Bears Well-Stocked at Safety

When a defense has half its starting backfield leave via the NFL draft, a major rebuilding process is usually called for.

Cal football lost its top two safeties from 2019 with Ashtyn Davis and Jaylinn Hawkins being tapped by the pros. But new defensive backfield coach Marcel Yates has plenty of pieces to use for the rebuild.

One safety spot is certain to be filled by erstwhile cornerback Elijah Hicks, the senior who is making the position switch.