Even though Malcolm Rodriguez and Devin Harper are gone, the Oklahoma State “front seven” is considered to be one of the best in the country for a big reason; experience.
The defensive line and linebackers have multiple players with years of experience, most notably sixth-year defensive end Brock Martin and fifth-year defensive tackle Brendon Evers.
Beyond those two, the defensive line returns defensive ends Tyler Lacy, Collin Oliver, Trace Ford and defensive tackle Sione Asi.
Essentially, the majority of 2021’s defensive line is playing again for the Cowboys in 2022, excluding defensive tackles Jayden Jernigan, who transferred to Missouri, and Israel Antwine, who is now playing on Sundays.