Last fall, LSU ran opponents over thanks to an overpowering offensive line. Led by senior All-American La’el Collins, the Tigers offensive line was a road-grading group clearing lanes for Leonard Fournette, Kenny Hilliard and Terrence Magee.

Since the season ended, LSU has said goodbye to three of its starters from 2014: Collins, center Elliott Porter and right guard Evan Washington, both seniors as well. Looking at the potential starting group for this fall, LSU could have a new starter at every position.

Through nearly two weeks of spring practice, only one thing is for sure: Jerald Hawkins, who started at right tackle in 2014, with replace Collins at left tackle. Practice reports indicate that he’s already doing a good job handling the responsibilities on the left side, and his size and quickness will help him adjust once the games get going for real.

The other near-certainty is that 2014’s left guard, Vadal Alexander, will fill in for Hawkins at right tackle. Reports indicate that he’s pretty set in that job as well.

Ethan Pocic, who split time between center (replacing Porter during suspensions and injury) and right guard last year, is the favorite to start at center. If he does, that should cement Alexander’s move.

If rising redshirt sophomore Andy Dodd can beat Pocic for the job, it could keep Pocic at guard. As it stands now, there are several competitors to take over at the two guard sports: sophomore K.J. Malone and redshirt freshmen Will Clapp and Garrett Brumfield. With five-star signee Maea Teuhema coming in this fall, the Tigers certainly won’t lack for options or depth on the interior.

Regardless of who ends up locking down those roles, it’s highly likely that all five starting positions will be manned by someone new this fall. Will that be a problem for the Tigers?

“It doesn’t really feel like a whole new unit. We have that chemistry built it from last year,” Hawkins told the Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.).

That’s good, because LSU will once again rely on its offensive line to power the offense in 2015. Fournette returns to carry the load in the backfield, but even the best runners need the line opening up holes in front of them. And with LSU’s shaky (and that’s being kind) quarterback position, the line will have to do its best to give Brandon Harris or Anthony Jennings all the time they need in the pocket.

Despite the turnover up front, LSU has far greater concerns this spring. With two positions seemingly set to be occupied by already standout players, it seems like the line is already in good shape, even with multiple positions battles still to be decided.