Notable Returners: McTelvin Agim, Austin Capps, Bijhon Jackson, Armon Watts, T.J. Smith

Who's Gone: Deatrich Wise, Jeremiah Ledbetter, JaMichael Winston, Tevin Beanum, Taiwan Johnson

Who's New: None

Overview

The line was supposed to be Arkansas' bell cow on defense last season, but never lived up to its expectations and contributed to a school-record 39 rushing touchdowns allowed. Former line coach Rory Segrest was fired after the season and replaced by John Scott, who spent the last two seasons as an assistant position coach for the New York Jets. Scott's task is to implement a new three-man front and develop a position group that includes several highly-recruited players without a lot of relative experience.

Position Leader: McTelvin Agim, So.

Agim is the highest-rated defensive player ever to sign with Arkansas during the era of the star rating system. After enrolling for spring practice last year, Agim earned playing time right away and made his presence known quickly with a key sack during the Razorbacks' win at TCU in the second game. Thirteen of his 27 tackles came after he earned a start during the Razorbacks' final five games. Agim played on the interior in a four-man scheme last season, but is expected to be a rush end in the new three-man front.

One to Watch: Briston Guidry, R-Fr.

There was a lot of buzz about Guidry (6-3, 294 pounds) on the scout team last fall. The former four-star prospect redshirted his first season but should be a factor in the middle of the Razorbacks' new three-man look on the line along with Bijhon Jackson and Austin Capps. Teammates have called Guidry one of the strongest players on the team.

Noteworthy

Briston Guidry, Jonathan Marshall and Daytrieon Dean all redshirted last season. Guidry and Marshall are expected to play on the interior of the 3-4, while Dean likely will be a rush end.

Michael Taylor, Randy Ramsey and Karl Roesler all practiced along the defensive line last season but should be stand-up linebackers in the 3-4 scheme. Taylor redshirted last season after transferring from a junior college.

Arkansas signed only two linemen in its 2017 class - end David Porter and junior-college tackle Melvin Johnson.