Watch: 10 best things Demetrice Martin said after Arizona's preseason practice

Wildcats have more depth at CB heading into new season

Arizona's cornerback unit struggled to stay healthy in 2018, including starter Jace Whittaker who only played in one game the entire season and was granted another year of eligibility. Redshirt junior Lorenzo Burns was the Wildcats' consistent starter last season and with both returning for another year, the UA has experience at that position. 

With the injury bug in 2018, safeties Troy Young and Christian Young earned playing time at cornerback, although both have returned back to their primary position. Now, the Wildcats could have a solid rotation at cornerback with sophomore McKenzie Barnes along with freshmen Bobby Wolfe and Christian Roland-Wallace. Arizona also has Maurice Gaines Jr., Malik Hausman and Malcolm Holland listed at cornerback. 

UA cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin spoke to the media following Tuesday's practice, here's what he had to say.

Depth

UA cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin on Arizona’s depth at CB: pic.twitter.com/xn1kNuvWyw

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Expectations for Burns and Whittaker

Arizona cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin on Lorenzo Burns (@lorenzoburns2) and Jace Whittaker(@Willtakher_Jace): “I’m expecting a high-level of production out of them.” pic.twitter.com/CgROtPrLDT

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Analysis of Hawaii

Arizona cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin has already been scouting Hawaii’s offense in preparation for the season opener. “They throw the ball a lot... And they got a lot of jitterbugs at wide receiver.” pic.twitter.com/jOBQntmAWv

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Charismatic Wolfe was humbled

Demetrice Martin says former 4-star 2019 CB @iambobbywolfe1 has “been humbled a few times” and is maturing. “He was a little happy go-lucky thinking everything was gonna be easy. Typical freshman stuff. ... He’s gonna be a good one.” pic.twitter.com/wdaVyCsFyo

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 14, 2019

Breakout sophomore campaign for Barnes?

Demetrice Martin says sophomore cornerback McKenzie Barnes is “making a big jump” this season. pic.twitter.com/an4R0wCebS

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Roland-Wallace showing maturity as a freshman

Demetrice Martin says “we don’t see (Christian Roland-Wallace) as a true freshman.” pic.twitter.com/1RwbXnmF1B

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Arizona's defensive line helping out secondary

Demetrice Martin on Arizona’s pass rush heading into this season: pic.twitter.com/jtFDVegPzP

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Adding Richmond transfer Samari Springs

Demetrice Martin on Richmond transfer @samarisprings: “He’s gonna help us out tremendously... We got a steal.” pic.twitter.com/awe1TrtHs2

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

Diamond-in-the-rough DT Kyon Barrs

Demetrice Martin on how he discovered DT @KyonBarrs: pic.twitter.com/93UUwZZYBW

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019

How Arizona is prepping for Hawaii

Demetrice Martin on how Arizona is preparing for Hawaii: pic.twitter.com/qdvHB2anfx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 14, 2019