Huskies must replace defensive line to succeed

Published May. 27, 2015 3:07 p.m. ET

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Washington's biggest challenge in 2015 will be replacing a defense that sent all of its most productive players to the NFL. For the Huskies, the challenge really begins along the offensive line.

ESPN's Kyle Bonagura recently ranked the Pac-12 defensive lines and here is what he had to say about the Huskies:

"Somehow the Huskies will have to account for the departures of Danny Shelton (93 tackles), Hau'oli Kikaha (72 tackles), Evan Hudson (31 tackles) and Andrew Hudson (77 tackles). To do so, they will rely on a number of lesser-known players including Elijah Qualls, Joe Mathis, Taniela Tupou and Will Dissly among others."

If the Huskies can repair their defensive line quickly, they may have a chance to surprise some folks in 2015.

(h/t ESPN)

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