It’s no secret that the offensive line struggled last season for the Ole Miss Rebels. Between a number of injuries and inexperience, the group had trouble in both run blocking and pass protection, giving up 31 sacks last season. The good news for the line is that it returns all of its starters. Even if they weren’t one of the best groups in the SEC last year, the added experience should warrant some improvement, and, barring injuries, there should be more depth this season, too.
The anchor of the line is junior left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The offensive line really took a hit any time Tunsil wasn’t on the field protecting the blindside and will need him back at full strength to be effective this year, as he is still recovering from the broken leg and dislocated ankle he suffered against TCU last season.