2019 Rocket Football Preview: The Defensive Line The Rockets' defensive line returns 11 letterwinners for the 2019 season, making it the most experienced positional group on the team. Leading the charge is Childress, a senior defensive tackle who has started 22 straight contests dating back to the 2017 season. He tallied 32 tackles last season and four pass breakups, most among Toledo's defensive lineman.
Key returners: Senior Nate Childress (32 tackles in 2018), sophomore Jamal Hines (49 tackles, 9.0 TFL), senior Willie Ross (24 tackles, 3.5 TFL), sophomore Terrance Taylor (16 tackles, 5.5 TFL).