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SMU OL outlook for 2017: Play up front could determine success this season

Related Topics: Lineman (gridiron football)

Key returnees: Chad Pursley (RS-So.), Evan Brown (Sr.), Bryce Wilds (RS-So.), Nick Natour (Jr.), Braylon Hyder (Sr.)

Key losses: Daniel McCarty, Jerry Saena, Chauncey Briggs

Key additions: Alan Ali, Matthew Huhn

Biggest unanswered question: Who will replace Daniel McCarty and Chauncey Briggs? Both players were mainstays along the offensive line, and it will be up to underclassmen to help fill the void. Chad Pursley will be back after missing all of last season due to injury, and Bryce Wilds appears ready to make an impact.

Why 2017 production could be better: Evan Brown is back up front after a sensational junior year.