Takaroian stands out with the way he processes the game from the secondary. He does a good job reading what the offense is trying to create and reacts quickly when the play develops in front of him. His understanding of zone coverage allows him to stay disciplined in his assignment while still keeping an eye on where the ball is headed. When the opportunity comes to step downhill, Takaroian isn’t hesitant to close the distance and make the tackle. That combination of awareness, zone discipline and willingness to get involved against the run makes him an intriguing defender to watch.

Scott is a defensive back who could take a noticeable step forward this season. He has the athleticism to compete on the back end and the reaction ability to make plays when routes develop in front of him. His next step is becoming more consistent with his positioning and finishing opportunities when the ball is in the air. With more experience and a bigger role, Scott has a chance to turn his ability into a strong season and put himself among the defensive backs worth watching.

Takorian had a solid day at defensive back, looking confident and active throughout camp. He moved well in coverage drills, showing good footwork and the ability to stay controlled when transitioning out of his backpedal.

What stood out was his competitiveness he stayed engaged in every rep and showed no hesitation when challenging receivers at the break point.