Duke returns almost everyone of consequence from last season’s defensive line.
Unfortunately, by any metric, Duke’s defensive line was mediocre at best last season. Duke will have size, experience and depth all along the defensive line this fall.
Will they be able to make the plays?
Duke tackle Twazanga Mugala graduated, while ends Terrell Lucas and Chidi Okonya transferred. Lucas made some contributions last season but at best he projected as a third-team defensive end this season.
Tackles Edgar Cerenord and Ben Frye are recovering from knee surgery. The NCAA granted Cerenord a sixth year of eligibility.