Top Performer: DeMarquis Gates (112 tackles, 2 sacks, 10 TFL) Returning in 2018: Willie Hibbler (Jr., 2L), Josh Clarke (Fr., RS), Donta Evans (So., 1L), Zikerrion Bakers (Fr., RS), Brenden Williams (Jr., 1L), Detric Bing-Dukes (Sr., 3L), Mohamed Sanogo (So., 1L), Jack Raborn (Sr., 1L), Ryan Labanc (Fr., RS) Newcomers in 2018: Vernon Dasher (Jr., Coffeyville, Kan.), Jaquez Jones (Fr., Tuscaloosa, Ala.), Jonathan Hess (Fr., Vestavia Hills, Ala.) Losing from 2017 Team: DeMarquis Gates (Graduation), Tayler Polk (Graduation) Looking back at 2017: The Rebels struggled to stop opponents from running the football with consistent success, especially early on in the season.