Kendell Beckwith vs. Reggie Ragland: Who's more impactful?

We all know both are superstar defensive players, but how do they affect the game and the quarterback? You have to take into consideration that both teams have different schemes, so there might not be as big of a discrepancy as one may think.


In my mind, Alabama's scheme allows a linebacker like Beckwith to have a better game than Ragland just due to the fact you aren't just having to stop a lot of runs and an occasional PA toss. Unless Harris is planned to throw a lot against Alabama, I don't believe that Ragland puts up as many "sexy" stats as Beckwith. HOWEVER, I don't know if Beckwith has the control of the defense to call plays? Does Les Miles designate a player to do that?

Regardless and stats aside, Ragland does change plays and order the defense from the MLB position I know for a fact. So if Beckwith does not have that responsibility, I feel the two's impact may be equal and/or slightly more or less. To be honest, I haven't watched much LSU this year besides Florida and some of MSU, so I'm just assuming Beckwith is the lead guy based on all the banter that goes around on the rant.


As far as my personal opinion, Beckwith has the better stat line than Ragland, but Ragland provides the background play calling necessary for other players to have big games.


tl;dr: Beckwith's Impact comes from a great personal game, and Ragland impacts the game due to his familiarity and great understanding of Nick's scheme.



Also to Bama fans, I am aware that Nick designated play calling duties to Reuben Foster (if I remember correctly) as well.