The defensive line was probably the strongest and deepest position group on the ole miss defense last season. This year, maintaining that level of play and depth will be difficult without the services of Robert Nkemdiche, Woodrow Hamilton and C.J. Johnson, although Issac Gross and Herbert Moore will be returning after missing last season due to injury.
Defensive line coach Chris Kiffin said he liked how his group was coming along in spring.
“Any time you lose a couple of great players, you’ve got to find a way to replace them,” Kiffin said. “You see that coming far in advance.