Marcel Yates

Watson played as a defensive back for Washington in 2012 and 2013 when Justin Wilcox served as the Huskies’ defensive coordinator, which adds a level of familiarity to the hire.

Yates follows former Cal defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter up north as the Bears continue to hemorrhage talent both in and out of the Pac-12.

Even amid all of the social and political turmoil in the United States, Anusiem is focused on being part of the solution.

Between the secondary’s established returners and rising stars, Cal should again boast one of the best defensive back units in the Pac-12.

Listed as both a safety and a cornerback, Fatuvalu Iosefa is rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and hails from Mililani, Hawaii.

Hunter Barth is a three-star prospect out of Queen Creek, Arizona. At 6’2” and 200 lbs., Barth has prototypical height and size for a safety and will be a welcome addition to Cal.

At 6’2” and 175 pounds, Higgins possesses the look of a wide receiver — he’s longer and more naturally gifted athletically than most defensive backs at his age.

Cal head coach Justin Wilcox filled out the latest vacancy on the Bears’ coaching staff by hiring former Arizona defensive coordinator Marcel Yates.