Ole Miss Football: Ranking the Position Groups
By Drew Moak
![Nov 21, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Breeland Speaks (9) celebrates after a goal line stand during the fourth quarter of the game against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports Nov 21, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Breeland Speaks (9) celebrates after a goal line stand during the fourth quarter of the game against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/3f83eb5f4818a089090f94446da125975de4fb55d6b2e13780488e4885b83da0.jpg)
3. Defensive Line
The front four of the Ole Miss defense has been a strength of the team in the Dave Wommack era. This year will be no different, however, there is a lot to replace up front for the Rebels. Gone are Robert Nkemdiche, Channing Ward,and C.J. Johnson among others.
However, this version of the defensive line can be good in it’s own right. Marquis Haynes, Breeland Speaks, D.J. Jones, John Youngblood, Isaac Gross and Ross Donnelly should prove to be a formidale force up front for the Rebels.
The push up front will be critical for Ole Miss because the linebacker and secondary play could be questionable areas of the defense.
Next: 2. Wide Receiver