Top 5 defensive linemen in college football

Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (94) celebrates after the game against the UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

By Steve Palazzolo
Posted Oct 22, 2018 12:21 pm EDT

Senior analyst Steve Palazzolo takes us through the top five defensive linemen in college football through eight weeks. Steve uses PFF stats and data to explain how these five players made the cut including three SEC players featured in our top-graded conference players.

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