Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (55) breaks past Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson (75) during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
The college football season is wrapping up and we are getting final word on which underclassmen are declaring for the 2025 NFL draft and which guys are staying in school. So we decided it is time to update our Top 5 prospects at each defensive positional units.
Defensive line
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham celebrates a tackle against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
1 – Mason Graham, Michigan
2 – Derrick Harmon, Oregon
3 – Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
4 – Kenneth Grant, Michigan
5 – Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
Edge defenders
Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) during the third quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
1 – Abdul Carter, Penn State
2 – Mykel Williams, Georgia
3 – Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
4 – James Pearce, Tennessee
5 – Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
Linebacker
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) reacts against the Texas Longhorns during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
1 – Jalon Walker, Georgia
2 – Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
3 – Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
4 – Barrett Carter, Clemson
5 – Lander Barton, Utah
Cornerback
BOULDER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 29: Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at…
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Author : Draft Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-14 10:00:00
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