In 2017, the Stanford Cardinal recorded 32 sacks, the lowest number for the defense since 2009 when Stanford posted a dismal 21 sacks.
Following the ‘17 campaign, Peter Kalambayi and Philip Harrison (two of the staples in the front) joined the ranks of the NFL, with few to fill their shoes on the current roster.
Curtis Robinson and Dylan Jackson are X-factors here; both players failing to reach the level of stardom many hoped they would find at Stanford. The duo could very well hit their anticipated stride in a season with no predominant stud on the Cardinal front, but looking at the offensive competition Stanford plays potentially makes it a moot point.