Training camp -- DLs
The middle of the line of scrimmage is UCLA's best part of the defense, with defenisve tackles Brigham Harwell and Brian Price anchoring the unit. Both are expected to excel as run stoppers, and with Price going through training camps for the first time, he could be a dominant force in the middle.
There is also depth at the tackle positions, although there is a drop off after Harwell and Price. Jess Ward, Chase Moline and Jerzy Sierwierski give Bruins defensive coordinator enough guys to rotate through the middle of the defensive line, and to absorb a short-time injury to either Price or Harwell.
However, UCLA lacks production at defensive end, and it remains to be seen whether Tom Blake or Korey Bosworth can pressure the quarterback off the end. Last season they combined for five sacks, and much more production is needed to make up for the loss of Bruce Davis.
And beyond Blake and Bosworth UCLA has no experience, which could open the way for freshmen Damien Holmes or Datone Jones. Among the other choices at defensive end are Reggie Stokes, Justin Edison and David Carter.

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