DL Depth and Injuries

[GMG24]

I was going through our DL this morning and a few things caught me by surprise.  1. Depth is currently a major issue, if the offense can't drive the ball and D is on field for any length of time were screwed.  See Army.  2. We need to bring some play makers in (Hamilton type kids in this next class)  3.  A ton of our Defensive Lineman are listed as DL not DT/DE.  To me that says they want guys who can plug and play at all 3 spots.  If a guy isn't listed under both DE/DT in my breakdown that's why. 

Senior DE 

1. Andy Flusche

2. Josh Wheeler on passing downs 

3. Tillman Johnson (hurt and I don't believe returned vs Army) 

Senior DT 

None

RS Junior DE 

None

RS Junior DT 

1. Ulaiasa Tauaalo

Junior DT/DE 

1. Roderick Young

RS Sophomore DE 

1. Kevin Dillman 

2. Julius Combes

RS Sophomore DT

1. Bryce English 

2. Julius Combes 

Sophomore DE

1. LaDarius Hamilton

Sophomore DT 

None

RS Freshman DE

1. Joe Ozougwu (passing down only) 

RS Freshman DT

None

Freahman DE

1. Tony Krasniqi 

2. Dion Novil 

3. RJ Reynolds 

Freshman DT 

1. Tony Krasniqi 

2. Dion Novil 

3. RJ Reynolds

 

[MGNation92]

Both DL and LB depth are a major concern. It doesn't seem like they're doing much in the way of recruiting(so far) to fix this