UCLA Football: 5 players to watch in 2017 spring game

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Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) carries the ball as UCLA Bruins linebacker Jayon Brown (12) and defensive back Nate Meadors (22) move in for the tackle during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Last year the Bruins fielded one of the top secondaries in the country. Ranked seventh in pass efficiency defense, tied for eighth in passing touchdowns allowed, and second nationally in opponent passing yards per completion, UCLA stifled even the potent passing attacks of the Pac-12.

But with Randall Goforth, Fabian Moreau, Tahaan Goodman, and Marcus Rios all graduating, the defense has its work cut out to reproduce such dominant numbers.

That’s where Nate Meadors comes into the picture. In his first two years with the Bruins he has split time in reserve at both cornerback and safety. Last year as a sophomore, Meadors earned eight starts and finished tenth on the team in total tackles despite missing three games.

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Watch to see how he and safety Adarius Pickett collaborate during this year’s spring game. UCLA must maintain its stoutness against the pass to harbor any dark-horse dreams of contending in the Pac-12 this year.

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