5 questions at defensive line for the Michigan Wolverines

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesMichigan’s defensive line has seemingly been the positional anchor of the entire defense for the better part of the 21st century. Names like Alan Branch, Rondell Biggs, Brandon Graham, Frank Clark, Willie Henry, Taco Charlton, and more recently, Maurice Hurst, and Chase Winovich, have led some of the most dominant groups in program history.

Michigan’s two most productive defensive tackles in 2018 return (Carlo Kemp, Michael Dwumfour), as do three key rotational defensive ends (Kwity Paye, Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Uche).

Combine these returns with injuries, positional changes, a new positional coach, transfers, and a talented freshman class,…