On paper, NC State’s defensive line was due a step back in 2018, because no matter how much depth you have, it’s pretty difficult to replace losing four players to the NFL Draft. But as it turned out, the Wolfpack’s new front four held up fine with a mix of solid veterans and talented youth. They lacked the same star power, but they were effective.
Heading into 2019, the situation is reversed, with little gone and plenty of experience returning.
Production Lost
Darian Roseboro never did quite meet the expectations that came with being a four-star recruit, though he had a fine career that included a pick six, and he was important to the bridge year for this unit in 2018.