2026 UAB Position Preview | Ep. 4: Secondary & Special Teams (8/8/26)

The 2026 UAB Position Preview Series concludes with a look at the secondary and special teams. Can Todd Grantham's secondary provide the coverage needed to unlock an aggressive defensive scheme? And can UAB's special teams quietly become a difference-maker by winning the hidden-yardage battle? In Episode 4, we discuss: Why the secondary may hold the key to Grantham's defensive philosophy. The outlook for UAB's cornerbacks and safeties heading into fall camp. How the pass defense can bounce back after a challenging 2025 season. The impact of Jonah Delange, Badger Hargett, and the special teams units. Biggest strengths and concerns entering the 2026 season. Join Jimmy Marion, John Duncan, and former UAB offensive lineman Darion Smith as they wrap up the Position Preview Series and look ahead to what could define the Blazers' defense this fall. ⬇️ Let us know in the comments: Which position group are you most confident in heading into the 2026 season? #UAB #UABFootball #BlazerVictory #AmericanConference #CollegeFootball #GoBlazers