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but it could be an achilles heel for this team.

4 stars almost across the board for ALL position groups with a sprinkling of 5 stars, except the DT group.

The DT have a 3 star average until the 2026 class. Besides Onye (who may not be able to play), there is not a returning DT that showed he can play at a PLAYOFF level. I know the coaches expect a lot from Mukam, and Mullins/Hughes played well at times, but it a significant drop off from the elite level of the other def position groups. I am hoping for GRAY to transfer in from Oregon and that he and Brewu can be the elite players we are missing. Hughes, Mullins, Mukam, others can then be role players.... and that is our best chance moving forward.

Defensive Tackle (12 - 76)

Jason Onye (0, seeking waiver) 3⭐
Elijah Hughes (1) 2½⭐
Francis Brewu (2) 3½⭐
Armel Mukam (2) 3½⭐
Brenan Vernon (2) 4⭐
Cole Mullins (3) 3⭐
Sean Sevillano (3) 3⭐
*Tionne Gray* (3) 3½⭐
Davion Dixon (4) 3⭐
Gordy Sulfsted (4) 3⭐
Tiki Hola (4, EE) 4⭐
Elijah Golden (4, EE) 4⭐