2024 K-State Football Unit Previews: Defensive End

Originally this was supposed to be a defensive line preview, but I got carried away with nose tackles and decided to split things up. If you missed the nose tackle preview you can find it here.2024 Kansas State Defensive End UnitAs I said in the nose tackles preview, the only real question I have about this defense is up front in the trenches. https://www.tigerssportsshop.com  The linebackers are good, the secondary could be elite, but the front 3 (or 4) were a problem last season, and I'm going to need to see some proof that it's not a problem this season.In Kansas State's base 3-3-5 stack, defensive ends need to hold up at the point of attack in the run game and provide some of the pass rush. Unlike a 4-man front, the rush can come from the defensive end spot, but it can also come from the second, or third level. Starting the play with 3-linemen allow you to get creative with your blitz packages. I'm getting a little too far into the weeds in terms of scheme, if you're interested, I'll be writing more about that in a future article. The'Cats have plenty of options at defensive end this season, but there are plenty of questions that need to be answered as well. The KnownBrendan Mott - Sr. - 6'5", 244Getting Mott back for a Super Senior 6th year was as big as any potential portal player Coach Klieman and company could have landed.