When a defensive line loses their sack leader, one who lead the country in sacks, to the NFL, most would expect the following season to be a rebuilding year for that line. This is likely not the case for the Utah Utes. Despite losing Nate Orchard to graduation and the NFL, the Ute defensive line has the opportunity to be even better than last year.
Hunter Dimick will again be the dominant force at the defensive end position. He was not in the spotlight like Orchard last season, but Dimick quietly took down opposing quarterbacks 10 times last season.