Northwestern is returning key players at a multitude of positions in 2017. This team will look much the same offensively, save for the loss Austin Carr. Defensively, some familiar faces remain, but the losses of Anthony Walker and Ifeadi Odenigbo are a serious blow to Northwestern’s depth in the front seven. Injuries have been known to plague this team (especially in 2016) and there are plenty of young yet unproven potential contributors up and down Pat Fitzgerald’s roster.
But consistent roster overhaul is a part of college sports. Looking ahead to the 2017 seasons, which positions are deepest for Northwestern, and where is there most cause for concern?