First, Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter already looks like one of the best defensive strategists in the AFC. He helped Derwin James Jr. return to an All-Pro level, rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still looks like a No. 1 in the near future and Poona Ford had a breakout season. We...
Even though he's not heralded among the top defensive tackles in this class, Turner was one of college football's most effective defensive linemen over the past four years, posting 84.0-plus overall grades in his last three seasons at Richmond and only season at Wake Forest. Tur...
1 defensive rookie in the league in Total Points. In the first round, the Lions took running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who had 945 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns with 5.2 yards per carry. They also grabbed linebacker Jack Campbell, who started 12 games and had 95 tackles. The Lions ...
Ifedi and Clark are very similar in many respects. Both have all the physical traits you could want, yet both got completely exposed at times. Ifedi’s footwork is terribly sloppy and any defensive end with any sort of agility gave him fits. In his worst game against lowly Nevada he yield...
Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry and UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson were selected by the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Browns, respectively. Henry is a former five-star recruit who finished with 13.5 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in his Clemson career, also finishing with four AC...
Also ranks #2 on The Greatest Defensive Tackles of All Time Also ranks #2 on The Best NFL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired 8 Lawrence Taylor Age: 66 29,554 votes A force to be reckoned with, Lawrence Taylor redefined the role of outside linebacker during his time in the NFL....
I really like the way he locates the ball and shakes off blockers. Of all the defensive tackles on my Big Board, Newton was the most consistent of the bunch last season.17. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU 6-0, 200 pounds Nabers' best trait? It's speed. He ...
Jones’ size shows up as a positive when he’s able to just eclipse defensive linemen after he throws them out of the club with his ridiculous wingspan. Georgia’s Jalen Carter, the best defensive lineman (and perhaps the best overall player) in this class found it out on this rep, whe...
Is there anything better than having one of the best offensive players in the NFL on your team? How about also having one of the best defensive players? It's great to have, say, an elite quarterback who can throw you to victory most weeks or a stud defensive tackle who can single...
Defensive tackles have a lot on their plates Series: NFL Draft Preview (part seven of eight)Mark Gaughan