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Minnesota Football 2021 Preview: Defensive Tackle Upgrade / Downgrade

With a couple of high-profile transfers and much more depth in the middle of the defensive line, are the Gophers going to be an upgrade here?

How did I do last year?

I predicted a downgrade after losing so many starters from 2019.

“As stated, I like the starting line. But concerns of depth and inexperience are real. This unit could be a surprise and actually be an upgrade, or even neutral. But until proven, I will stick with a bit of a downgrade in 2020.”

And it was. The loss of Sam Renner in the middle was never really replaced.