Hakeem Beamon
Measurables: 6’3″ 264 lbs.
Year: Redshirt Senior
Expected Role: Starting Defensive Tackle
[autotag]Hakeem Beamon[/autotag] is a sure starter coming into the season. In 2022-23, he had the most tackles for a loss by a defensive tackle with six since the 2018 season. Besides productivity, he brings a veteran presence to the defense that is valued in the program.
Beamon’s PFF grade of 68.7 put him at 349th out of 857 interior defenders. In addition to the six tackles for loss, he recorded 16 total tackles and four passes defended.
Adisa Isaac
Measurables: 6’4″ 243 lbs.
Year: Redshirt Senior
Expected Role: Starting Defensive End
Adisa Isaac missed the entire 2021 season with an Achilles and ankle injury. Coming back from that type of injury is hard for any player, especially one in a position that requires explosiveness like an edge rusher. Isaac had a productive season in his comeback season, recording 28 total tackles, 11 for a loss and four sacks.
Despite the productive numbers, PFF gave him an overall grade of 63.7, ranking him 608th out of 862. This is not overly concerning considering he was coming back from an injury. He also recorded grades of 75.0 in his freshman season and 69.1 his sophomore year. With an offseason to focus on football and not rehab, Isaac should be a great pair with Robinson on the edge.