Despite ranking near the bottom of the country in points given up per game, Kansas has produced professional-level talent in its defense in this decade. This series looks at the current players in the best position to carry on that tradition set by guys like Dorance Armstrong and Ben Heeney.
For three years, Daniel Wise has been recognized as one of Kansas’ top defensive players, but always slightly behind Dorance Armstrong in terms of star power. Now with Armstrong in the NFL, Wise is back for his (redshirt) senior year for a chance to take over as the leader of the defensive line.