WVU’s run defense was outstanding last year, but three of the top six linemen and each of the top four linebackers are gone. There’s a lot of play-making to replace, and there’s going to be pressure on Nwachukwu to produce up front. (Alternately, there’s going to be pressure on Mizzou’s tackles to keep him from producing.)
- Justin Arndt (5’11, 215, Sr.) — 7.5 tackles
- Zach Sandwisch (6’2, 222, Fr.) — 247 Composite rating: 0.8531
- Al-Rasheed Benton (6’1, 235, Jr.) -- 17.5 tackles, 4 TFL
- Hodari Christian (6’0, 225, Jr.