The Seattle Times · Sep 18, 2018
Led by Greg Gaines, UW’s defensive line still ‘causing havoc’ without Vita Vea
Huskies defensive linemen Vita Vea, left, and Greg Gaines celebrate a Gaines tackle for loss last season. With Gaines leading the way, the Husky defensive line is doing just fine without Vea this season.(Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)No Vita Vea. No problem for the UW defensive line.
Vea was one of the most dominant defensive players in the nation last year from his defensive tackle position and is now playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being the 12th pick overall in the NFL draft this past spring.
But thanks to three fifth-year seniors, led by tackle Greg Gaines, the defensive line is doing just fine without Vea.