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CHATTANOOGA---The 2023 football season is fast approaching. The Chattanooga Mocs kick it off on Sept. 2, at North Alabama. Get in the know with GoMocs.com's annual position-by-position preview for the campaign.
 
The is the third in nine installments with a bonus 10th we snuck in at the Southern Conference Media Day festivities. Each Tuesday and Thursday through August 24 provides an in-depth look at a position group.
 
Today's peek is in the secondary. It's a room brimming with experience and promise.
 
Starters Returning (4): CB Kam Brown, Slot Reuben Lowery III, S Josh Battle, S Jordan Walker
 
Starters Lost (1): CB CaMiron Smith
 
Letter Winners Returning (9 including starters): Romeo Wykle (3 starts), Telly Plummer (2), Cardavion Myers, Demetrius Coleman, Josh Jones
 
Newcomers (8): Clay Fields III (Sr.-Marist), Chayce Bishop (So.-Ball State), Jeremiah Batiste [So.-Miami (OH)], Christian Harris (Fr.), D.J. Adams (Fr.), Kam Baah-Slay (Fr.), Martez Cooksey, Jr. (Fr.), Meshach Jones (RS Fr.)
 
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Emerging. Look for this group to follow the lead of two of its most prominent members. Heading into 2022, the secondary returned one of five starters. At the end of the campaign, Kam Brown established himself on the national stage with multiple All-America honors, while Reuben Lowery III proved to be a lynchpin in the defense. Entering 2023, four of five starters return with only long-time starting corner CaMiron Smith departing. Competition is fierce with a talented group of transfers and freshman signees in the Scenic City. This crew looks to be a strength at the back of another strong defensive unit.
 
Class Breakdown
Seniors (5): Kam Brown, Clay Fields III, Cardavion Myers, Telly Plummer, Romeo Wykle
Juniors (1): Reuben Lowery III
Sophomores (6): Jeremiah Batiste, Josh Battle, Chayce Bishop, Demetrius Coleman, Josh Jones, Jordan Walker
Freshmen (5): D.J. Adams, Kam Baah-Slay, Martez Cooksey, Jr., Christian Harris, Meshach Jones (RS)
 
Notes to Know…

• Senior Kam Brown tied for second in the nation last year with six interceptions. It was the most in a single season in the program since Lucas Webb had six in 2014. Only five Mocs recorded more:
  8 – Phillip Aldridge (1985), Reggie Solomon (1987)
  7 – Bucky Wolford (1966), Mike Cope (1970), Alphonso McDaniel (1979)
• Brown and junior Reuben Lowery III both had pick 6s last season. Lowery's was a 45-yarder in the season-opening win over Wofford, while Brown's 53-yard effort put an early exclamation point in the triumph over Mercer. They're the first secondary pair with pick 6s in league play in the same season for the Mocs since 2015 (Lucas Webb, 35 vs. Furman/Se'maje Kendall, 28 at VMI).
• Grad transfer Clay Fields III came from Marist in January. He was a 2021 All-American safety for the Red Foxes and 2-time first team All-Pioneer League (2021-22). He'll compete with returning starters Jordan Walker and Josh Battle.
• Six different student-athletes return with career starts in the UTC secondary: Brown (14), Lowery (10), Battle (9), Walker (9), Romeo Wykle (4) and Telly Plummer (2)
• Last Mocs DB in the NFL? Super Bowl Champ Kareem Orr played with the Tennessee Titans (2019-20) and L.A. Rams (2021). Longest tenure? Recently retired corner/slot Buster Skrine played 158 games in 11 seasons with Cleveland (4), N.Y. Jets (4), Chicago (2) and San Francisco/Tennessee (1). His 11 seasons trail only Hall of Famer Terrell Owens (15) and defensive end Jack Gregory (13).

 
GoMocs.com Position-by-Position
July 25 – Offensive Line
July 27 – SoCon Media Day
August 1 – Defensive Line
August 3 – Defensive Backs
August 8 – Quarterbacks
August 10 – Wide Receivers
August 15 – Linebackers
August 17 – Tight Ends
August 22 – Special Teams
August 24 – Running Backs
 
Watch Lists
Walter Payton Award: Running Back Ailym Ford
Buck Buchanan Award: TBA
Shrine Bowl 1000: Edge Jay Person and Offensive Lineman Griffin McDowell
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team: Defensive Back Reuben Lowery III
 
Preseason All-America Teams
Athlon – Jay Person
Bluebloods – Jay Person, Kam Brown
HERO Sports – Kam Brown
Phil Steele – Jay Person, Kam Brown (3rd), Ailym Ford (3rd)
Stats Perform – Jay Person, Kam Brown (2nd), Ailym Ford (2nd)
 
Season Tickets On Sale
The Mocs 2023 schedule is linked above. Five homes games are included with visits from Kennesaw State, The Citadel, Western Carolina, ETSU and Furman. Season tickets start at just $60 for general admission. Click the link above, go to the Go Mocs app or call (423) 266-MOCS (6627) to purchase.
 
Everything Is Cashless Now On Gamedays
No cash will change hands at Mocs athletics venues in 2023-24. That includes tickets, concessions, merchandising and even parking. Be prepared to pay by credit card when coming to enjoy the hard-working efforts of our student-athletes and coaches.
 
Concession Additions
Finley Stadium has added some new wrinkles along with old standbys in providing premier service to its visitors. One is the Fort Finley Grab+Go Market with snacks and beverages. The lineup just inside the St. Elmo Gates also includes Windy City Eatz, Chestnut Bakes, The Kettlecorn Man, Miller's Original Lemonade, The Max Grilleworks and Reggie's BBQ & Nachos. Go here for more information.
 
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