UCLA Football: 5 Things to Watch in Spring Practice

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Nov 3, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (91) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau (13) n the first half at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Defensive Line U

The defensive line has been one of the most efficient, well recruited and properly develop squads on the team. This past signing day, the Bruins reloaded as they brought in five lineman which included 5* DE Jaelan Phillips and 4* DTs Martin Andrus and Greg Rogers.

Though they lose Takkarist McKinley and Eddie Vanderdoes, the Bruins have numerous options at the tackle and the end spots. Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, Matt Dickerson, Rick Wade and Keisean Lucier-South are just a few of the players that could step up this year. It is going to take some time to figure out who will start and who will rotate in as a backup, but this is a good problem.

Defensive line coach Angus McClure has been on fire with his guys and he continues to bring in top-level players. With the Bruins looking to continue their dominance on defense, they should be raring to go upfront.