Defensive Player of the Year: Bosa or Buckner?

Ohio State's Joey Bosa (97) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday,… — Ohio State's Joey Bosa (97) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 in Bloomington, Ind. Ohio State won 34-27. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

By PFF.com
Posted Dec 3, 2015 6:33 am EST

While the race of the Heisman Trophy runs rampant, the better question may be who is worthy of Defensive Player of the Year honors? Is it Ohio State's Joey Bosa, or Oregon's DeForest Buckner?

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