Oklahoma position grades: Defensive line 
January, 27, 2012
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By SoonerNation Staff | ESPN.com
Before the Sooners' 31-14 win over Iowa in the Insight Bowl, Jake Trotter and Brandon Chatmon analyzed each Oklahoma position group. Now, the SoonerNation staff is giving each position a grade for its performance in 2011.
Grade: A
You couldn’t asked much more from ends Frank Alexander and Ronnell Lewis, who were all-conference performers. Backup ends R.J. Washington (two sacks in the Insight Bowl) and David King had breakout seasons, as well. Inside, the trio of Casey Walker, Jamarcus McFarland and Stacy McGee were solid, though not spectacular like the ends. Still, this was one of the better d-lines of the Stoops era.
- Jake Trotter
Grade: A
You couldn’t asked much more from ends Frank Alexander and Ronnell Lewis, who were all-conference performers. Backup ends R.J. Washington (two sacks in the Insight Bowl) and David King had breakout seasons, as well. Inside, the trio of Casey Walker, Jamarcus McFarland and Stacy McGee were solid, though not spectacular like the ends. Still, this was one of the better d-lines of the Stoops era.
- Jake Trotter
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Jake Trotter joined ESPN.com in 2011 after four years with The (Oklahoma City) Oklahoman, covering OU and Big 12 football. He's a graduate of Washington and Lee (Va.) University and lives in Oklahoma City with his wife. Email him at trotterjake@gmail.com.
Brandon Chatmon
Brandon Chatmon joined ESPN.com in 2011 after spending eight years with The Oklahoman, covering Oklahoma State University, high schools and recruiting. Chatmon lives in Norman, Okla. Email him at bchatmonespn@gmail.com.
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