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2018 Prospect Preview: Isaiah Oliver set to have expanded role in the Colorado secondary

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Defensive back Isaiah Oliver #26 of the Colorado Buffaloes defends a pass away from wide receiver Gabe Marks #9 of the Washington State Cougars during the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

  • With Ahkello Witherspoon and Chidobe Awuzie both off to the NFL, the Colorado Buffaloes are in need of a cornerback to step up in 2017 and that player should very well be junior Isaiah Oliver.
  • Playing 517 snaps in 2016 as a sophomore, the 6-foot  190 pound Oliver recorded overall and coverage grades of 80.7.
  • A two-time All-Conference performer in the decathlon, Oliver is No. 2 among returning Pac-12 cornerbacks in completion percentage against when targeted with a figure of 43.1 percent on 58 targets. Oliver's passer rating allowed when targeted of 68.8 ranks No. 3 among returning Pac-12 corners who had 30 or more targets thrown their way.
  • During the 2016 season, Oliver allowed 1.06 yards per coverage snap, and ranked No. 7 among returning Pac-12 corners by allowing a reception once every 13.9 snaps in coverage.

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