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Texas DL outlook for 2017: Will the Longhorns repeat as the Big 12's top pass rush?

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Editor's note: This story was originally published on February 22, 2017.

Key returnees:

  • Naashon Hughes (DE)
  • Breckyn Hager (DE/OLB)
  • Poona Ford (DT)
  • Chris Nelson (DT)
  • Charles Omenihu (DE)
  • Andrew Fitzgerald (DE)
  • Gerald Wilbon (DL)

Key losses:

  • Bryce Cottrell (graduation)
  • Paul Boyette Jr. (graduation)
  • Jordan Elliott (transfer)

Newcomers:

  • Taquon Graham (DE, Temple)
  • Marqez Bimage (DE, Brenham)
  • Max Cummins (DE, All Saints Episcopal)
  • Jamari Chisolm (DT, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M)

Biggest unanswered question: Will a star emerge on Texas' defensive line?