2026 Rice Football Season Preview: Defensive Line

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Next up in our 2026 Rice Football Season Preview: defensive line. Here's our breakdown of the Owls' plans for the group this season.

Rice football has 20 bodies along the defensive line, ranging from run stuffers to pass rushers and everything in between. Getting more from that unit is crucial when it comes to the upside of the entire defense, but how do the Owls do that? And which players have to take the next step to turn those hopes into a reality come September and beyond?

Rice Football Preseason Preview: Check out the rest of the series here.

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