Big hit to D-Line and we are losing Brown
Should be as good or better along the interior DL next season. A nucleus of Britz (proving to be a very good true freshman), Hood (it's reported the coaching staff really likes him), Akinola, and Chaqil Reed. Plus, any jucos that will be added and, at present, we seem to have the attention of some good ones. Seem to be in a good position with Marquel Combs (visits Dec. 1).
As for DE. Return Mueller, Finau, and Bryant. May have a true freshman capable of playing next season in Jordan Willis, a 6'5 250lb pass rushing specialist out of Rockhurst. Tanner Wood is another DE commit. Plus, there appears to be an outside shot at 4 star Lee's Summit West 6'4 255lb Jamone Boyd. Boyd is cooling on the idea of Arkansas and Mizzou. A few more pathetic outings by Nebraska (likely the school to beat for him at the moment) and we might be well in the hunt. Look to be in good position with juco DEs Chris Martin (CCSF and former 5 star prep DE prospect compared to Julius Peppers) and Devon Nash (we appear to be his favorite at the moment). The Southern schools appear to be cooling a bit on Marcus Hardison (Dodge City) as well.
I'm probably one of the few who LIKES where we're headed on the defensive line. Keep winning and some of these guys will be added.
As for replacing the LBs? Tuggle played QB last year and Childs played RB a few years ago. We have guys on the current roster in Torrell Miller and Kyle Klein who look like they might be candidates to slide over and play well at Sam. Seem to be in good standing with some juco LBs as well. Both Hutch LB Antonio Longino and current KU commit Marcus Jenkins-Moore visit in December and the two Butler LBs, Tommy Sanders and Rahmon Swain would like to visit KSU.
Just keep winning...
