Jackets to watch in 2009
Cornerback Jerrard Tarrant (left) -- He was on track to start as a redshirt freshman, but was suspended from the team on a criminal charge that was ultimately dropped. Tarrant returned to the field for the first time since last spring and has a strong chance to start, defensive coordinator Dave Wommack said. "He's knocked the rust off, is the best way to put it," Wommack said. "I thought coverage-wise, he might have been the best coverage corner last [spring]." Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc.com