Defensive Line is a Position Group to Watch in Spring Practice

Photo by Dr. Michael Huang | Kentucky Sports RadioAnwar Stewart has the most thankless job on Mark Stoops’ coaching staff. He’s charged with developing and motivating defensive linemen to unselfishly operate within the overarching scope of Brad White’s 3-4 scheme. The organic three down linemen (DE, NT, DT) are oftentimes called upon to eat up blockers in order to free up linebackers to make tackles or to occupy an offensive tackle or guard so pre-designated defenders can rush the passer. They’re also instructed to bat down the football at the line of scrimmage if they can’t get home to the quarterback. Kentucky defensive linemen haven’t traditionally put up enormous numbers on the stat sheet. But, there have been exceptions.

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