Spring practice starts next week for the reigning national champs ahead of a season carrying as high as any expectations in school history.
We're analyzing where the Tigers stand going into spring by position - examining the Tigers defensive line today:
Defensive line
Roster (depth chart returners, freshmen)
Justin Foster - junior (6-2 260)
Xavier Thomas - sophomore (6-2 260)
K.J. Henry - redshirt freshman (6-4 250)
Logan Rudolph - sophomore* (6-2 245)
Justin Mascoll - redshirt freshman (6-4 255)
Logan Cash - freshman^ (6-3 252)
Etinosa Reuben - freshman^ (6-3 275)
Ruke Orhorhoro - freshman^ (6-4 271)
Nyles Pinckney - junior* (6-1 300)
Jordan Williams - sophomore* (6-4 310)
Xavier Kelly - junior* (6-4 270)
Darnell Jefferies - redshirt freshman (6-2 275)
Tyler Davis - freshman^ (6-1 293)
Tayquon Johnson - freshman (6-2 295)
* Redshirted
^ Early enrollees
Three questions
Which Tigers step in as leaders on the D-line?