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2017 Kentucky Football Position Previews: Defensive Line

Related Topics: lineman, Matt Elam

KSR’s preseason position previews series continues with John Schlarman’s offensive line. Don’t miss earlier previews of the Tight Ends, Special Teams, Offensive Line, Wide Receivers, Running Backs and Quarterbacks.

The Personnel

NoseMatt Elam will not start his senior season as Kentucky’s starter at nose. The former five-star All-American played 80 snaps last year against Southern Miss, but was passed by JUCO transfer Naquez Pringle after the bye week. The move worked well for the Cats; Elam accounted for just 9 tackles all season, while Pringle accumulated 39 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a sack.