In the mid-1990s, Marcus Coleman made all-America while playing a position Spike Dykes’ staff dubbed “Raider,” a combo outside linebacker-strong safety.

Now the term has resurfaced with Terrance Bullitt playing a spot that sounds much like the position that fit Coleman so well. Bullitt said after Friday’s workout he’s in the “Raider” position, a field (wide side) outside linebacker that also has safety-type duties.

The 6-3, 220-pound senior played linebacker in 2012. The year before, he was a strong safety that was always near the line of scrimmage.

“I like it a lot better than last year,” Bullitt said. “It’s the same exact position except a few wrinkles that I played with (in 2011), when I was under coach (Chad) Glasgow — that strong safety rolled down spot. That’s where I made a lot of my plays.”

Two years ago in Glasgow’s 4-2-5 defense, Bullitt made 56 tackles, led the team with 91/2 stops for loss and had four pass breakups. Last year in Art Kaufman’s 4-3, Bullitt’s numbers dwindled to 19 tackles with two behind the line, one sack and two breakups. He did miss the last three games for season-ending shoulder surgery.

Another coaching staff change this offseason means the opportunity for Bullitt to redefine himself again.

“I wanted to either play what I’m playing now, the strong safety or a deep safety,” he said. “Last year was more of a true linebacker, and I feel like I’m a better guy in space.”

Bullitt underwent shoulder surgery Nov. 16. He’ll go through spring practice on a non-contact basis.