It was no secret that Baylor struggled up front in 2018. That was why head coach Matt Rhule made it a priority to recruit more offensive and defensive linemen.
Here is the Bears' offensive line outlook for 2019:
Key returnees: Jake Fruhmorgen (senior), Johncarlo Valentin (senior), Xavier Newman (junior), Sam Tecklenburg (senior), Michael McNair (junior)
Key losses: Blake Blackmar (graduation), Patrick Lawrence (graduation) and Josh Malin (graduation)
Newcomers: Blake Bedier (junior), Davis DiVall (freshman), Elijah Ellis (freshman), Paul Matavao-Poialii (freshman)
Biggest unanswered question: Can the Bears do a better job protecting Charlie Brewer in 2019?