After winning the Joe Moore award last season, which is given to the most outstanding offensive line unit in the country, it’s fair to expect the O-line to be the most dependable position group this fall.
Seven different offensive lineman made starts for the Hawkeyes last season, and six of those players are returning. The only main contributor that graduated is offensive tackle Cole Croston, who started nine games last season at both tackle positions, and is getting a shot with the champion Patriots. Croston played through nagging injuries through most of the season that hindered his performance, which makes him probably the most dispensable player from the 2016 unit.