Every year roster turnover is to be expected. One position that would’ve been left with inexperience was the interior defensive line. A key position in Tim DeRuyter’s defensive scheme, usually three down linemen take up space and make life hard for the opposing offensive line.
All of those worries have been cleared as both Jaylon Hutchings and Tony Bradford Jr. almost consecutively announced that they will be returning next season to anchor the middle of the Red Raiders defense. Personally I thought that Hutchings would go pro and Bradford Jr. would return, but having both back is going to make life easier for the rest of the defense.