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FIU 2018 Outlook: Offensive & Defensive Lines: A tale of two units.

Continuing our position by position look at FIU let’s take a look at the line play. The positive for Panthers is they have five starting offensive linemen returning. However, the unit has room for growth.

The defensive line is a different story. They have the potential to be the best in C-USA.

Florida International v Rice

Returnees OL: Kai Absheer (R-Sr)- Started 12 games

Jordan Budwig: (Gr)- Started 13 games

Dallas Connell: (Jr)- Started 12 games

Daquane Wilkie: (R-Sr)- Started 10 games

Neal Mars: (Sr)- Started 11 games

Shane McGough: (R-Soph)- Started 2 games

Jason Jean: (R-Jr)- Reserve

Returnees DL: Fermin Silva LB/DE (Sr)- 50 tackles and 7 sacks

Anthony Johnson: (R-Sr)- 39 tackles and 7 sacks

Jermaine Sheriff: (R-Sr)- 20 tackles and 2 sacks

Josh Little: (R-Jr)- 16 tackles and 1.