Bud Foster’s defense looked improved this past spring. He will have a very
fast defense in 2011, including some major talent on the defense line, at
linebacker and in the secondary. However, it’s still a very young defense, and
how quickly it matures and whether or not it stays healthy will be the keys to
the season.

There is plenty of individual talent on the Tech defense, but there are also
six sophomore starters and several key freshmen in the two-deep. I think
Foster’s unit will improve in 2011, but their best football will be in 2012 and
2013.

With Tech’s schedule in 2011, there will still be a major opportunity to have
some very good defensive numbers. Here’s a look at how the depth chart shakes
out heading into the summer.

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