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Texas A&M defensive line outlook for 2019: Can the Aggies replace departed veterans with better overall talent?

Texas A&M's defensive line was the strong suit of the Aggies' defense in 2019, headed by a trio of seniors that paced the fourth-best run defense in the country.

Now, A&M will lean on young, but talented players to nearly reload up front on defense.

Here's an outlook of the Aggies' 2019 defensive line:

Key Returnees: Justin Madubuike (redshirt junior, 6-3, 300), Jayden Peevy (sophomore, 6-6, 300), Micheal Clemons (redshirt junior, 6-5, 265), Bobby Brown III (sophomore, 6-4, 282)

Key Losses: Kingsley Keke (graduation), Landis Durham (graduation), Daylon Mack (graduation)

Newcomers: DeMarvin Leal (freshman, 6-4, 285), Derick Hunter (freshman, 6-4, 285), Ardarious Jones (freshman, 6-4, 287)

Biggest unanswered question: Can a young unit continue to produce at the level veterans did last year?