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Defensive Lines of the SEC
Posted on 9/14/16 at 7:46 am
Posted on 9/14/16 at 7:46 am
I've always felt that the defensive line strength, power, and speed is what really separated the SEC from all other conferences.
At this moment, how would you rank (at least the top half) the defensive lines of the SEC? Consider depth as well. I know the caliber of talent at Alabama and certain players like Myles Garrett.
However, this weekend, I watched some Florida D-lineman absolutely terrorize Kentucky (#44 maybe), I've heard Auburn can rotate 10 deep, etc.
So, how would you rank the SEC defensive lines?
At this moment, how would you rank (at least the top half) the defensive lines of the SEC? Consider depth as well. I know the caliber of talent at Alabama and certain players like Myles Garrett.
However, this weekend, I watched some Florida D-lineman absolutely terrorize Kentucky (#44 maybe), I've heard Auburn can rotate 10 deep, etc.
So, how would you rank the SEC defensive lines?
This post was edited on 9/14/16 at 7:48 am
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Posted on 9/14/16 at 7:48 am to Forkbeard3777
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watched some Florida D-lineman absolutely terrorize Kentucky
That's because Kentucky's O-line is the best defensive line in the country. They really get after the quarterback and stop the run.
This post was edited on 9/14/16 at 7:49 am
Posted on 9/14/16 at 7:55 am to Forkbeard3777
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I've heard Auburn can rotate 10 deep, etc.
That can be said for quite a few teams.
Arkansas, Auburn, Alabama, LSU all have a big rotation of DL. I can't really speak to aTm or Ole Miss...but I think Ole Miss lost a bit from last season.
Posted on 9/14/16 at 7:56 am to Forkbeard3777
A&M's is no. 1
Posted on 9/14/16 at 8:03 am to Forkbeard3777
We have 5 DTs and 7 DE who play. A couple are banged up right now, but when healthy they all play.
Posted on 9/14/16 at 8:25 am to Forkbeard3777
Brian Cox, Jr. (94)
Caleb Brantley (57)
Jordan Sherit (17)
Joey Ivie (91)
Keivonnis Davis (95)
Cece Jefferson (96)
Jabari Zuniga (92)
Khairi Clark (54)
Taven Bryan (93)
Can't speak for other teams but we rotate nine guys with minimal dropoff. Davis and Zuniga don't start but they've been two of our better pass rushers this year. Cece doesn't either but he's probably the most talented lineman on the team.
Caleb Brantley (57)
Jordan Sherit (17)
Joey Ivie (91)
Keivonnis Davis (95)
Cece Jefferson (96)
Jabari Zuniga (92)
Khairi Clark (54)
Taven Bryan (93)
Can't speak for other teams but we rotate nine guys with minimal dropoff. Davis and Zuniga don't start but they've been two of our better pass rushers this year. Cece doesn't either but he's probably the most talented lineman on the team.
Posted on 9/14/16 at 8:28 am to Forkbeard3777
Tennessee's rotation:
DE(7) - Derek Barnett, Jonathon Kongbo, Latroy Lewis, Corey Vereen, Kyle Phillips, Darrell Taylor, Austin Smith
DT(5) - Shy Tuttle, Danny O'Brien, Brian Vickers, Khalil McKenzie, Alexis Johnson
There are a few minor injuries, but overall, this is the deepest DL Tennessee has had in a long time.
DE(7) - Derek Barnett, Jonathon Kongbo, Latroy Lewis, Corey Vereen, Kyle Phillips, Darrell Taylor, Austin Smith
DT(5) - Shy Tuttle, Danny O'Brien, Brian Vickers, Khalil McKenzie, Alexis Johnson
There are a few minor injuries, but overall, this is the deepest DL Tennessee has had in a long time.
Posted on 9/14/16 at 8:28 am to Forkbeard3777
ENDS
Carl Lawson, 6'2, 253 - JR
Jeff Holland, 6'2, 250, - SO
Marlon Davidson, 6'3, 273 - FR
Byron Cowart, 6'3, 276 - SO
TACKLES
Dontavius Russell, 6'3, 308 - SO
Maurice Swain Jr., 6'5, 314 - SR
Andrew Williams, 6'4, 289 - SO
Montavius Adams, 6'4, 309 - SR
Derrick Brown, 6'5, 330 - FR
Devaroe Lawrence, 6'2, 303 - SR
Carl Lawson, 6'2, 253 - JR
Jeff Holland, 6'2, 250, - SO
Marlon Davidson, 6'3, 273 - FR
Byron Cowart, 6'3, 276 - SO
TACKLES
Dontavius Russell, 6'3, 308 - SO
Maurice Swain Jr., 6'5, 314 - SR
Andrew Williams, 6'4, 289 - SO
Montavius Adams, 6'4, 309 - SR
Derrick Brown, 6'5, 330 - FR
Devaroe Lawrence, 6'2, 303 - SR
Posted on 9/14/16 at 11:26 am to Forkbeard3777
VOLS rotating 10+ on DL
Posted on 9/14/16 at 11:32 am to Forkbeard3777
Top 3 (all could make a case for the #1 spot): AU/A&M/Bama
From there it gets hard to rank. There are some very good units across the board.
From there it gets hard to rank. There are some very good units across the board.
Posted on 9/15/16 at 6:38 am to Forkbeard3777
Ours is horrible.
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