ANALYSIS: All five first stringers along with Rients and Mikkelson have starting experience on a unit that appears rock solid. Megginson is a transfer from Illinois who is fitting in splendidly, while NFL scouts are already eyeing Himmelman.
RECEIVERS
ANALYSIS: Schnell is the lone veteran in the wide receiver group. The rest are unproven but promising. Grimes and Austin Nagel are true freshmen who have impressed. Haley is a junior college transfer who may, along with all-American hurdler Patterson, provide deep threats. Petkovich has developed nicely as a receiver and could be used even more this season.