No. 12 Texas Tech expects another top defense, even after 6 NFL draft picks from that side
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What happened
Texas Tech lost some big defensive dudes after winning its first Big 12 Conference championship and making the College Football Playoff. Edge rusher David Bailey was picked No. 2 overall after an FBS-leading 14 1/2 sacks in his only season with the Red Raiders. Coach Joey McGuire said they could actually be better because of their depth, including seven defensive tackles who have started college games.
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