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Spring positional preview: OSU has a veteran group of defensive linemen returning

STILLWATER — Defensive line was one of the few positions not hit too hard by graduation coming out of last season, which gives new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles a good group of experienced players to work with this spring.

Oklahoma State kicks off spring football practice March 27. Until then, The Oklahoman will break down each position group, based on who will participate in spring workouts. In this edition, we'll look at the defensive line.

Scholarship defensive ends lost: Vili Leveni, Tralund Webber

Scholarship defensive tackles lost: DeQuinton Osoborne, Ben Hughes.

Scholarship defensive ends returning: Jarrell Owens, Cole Waltersheid, Trey Carter, Enoch Smith Jr.