When Badgers spring practice kicks off, there isn’t a position group I’m more uncertain about or excited to monitor than the development of the Wisconsin football team’s defensive line — and how that room shakes out.
How the dynamics within that group unfold will play a significant role in determining whether Mike Tressel’s run defense can take a step forward after finishing 39th in 2023, allowing 135.1 yards per game.
This offseason has seen a lot of changes along the defensive line. Still, the question remains: Can the new position coach, E.J. Whitlow, mold this inexperienced group into impactful players?