Linebacker: Looking Ahead to 2017
Ole Miss struggled last year at the linebacker position. However, there is still talent from that team. The Rebels’ leading tackler will return next year. DeMarquis Gates will be back to lead these young linebackers.
Detric Bing-Dukes, Tayler Polk, and Ray Ray Smith will all return. Plus we will get to see Donta Evans, whom the Rebel coaches are impressed with. A year’s worth of experience will at the very least add to the depth.
If Ole Miss can bring in a class of five or six quality linebackers to go with these guys that are all ready on the team, the Rebels could grow to have a quality linebacker corp. In a season or two, this position group could turn out to be strong.
We could see the immergence of great young linebackers. Therefore, we just may see the return of that Landshark defense.