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Rank the top 5 edge rushers for the SEC in 2021.

Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:43 am
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:43 am
The series is almost over. Just S left to rank.
But let’s get to ranking the edge rushers/ DEs.

#1 Will Anderson: (Alabama)
He is listed as a LB on most sites I know. But he rushes the passer of the edge a lot from the games I watched. He is one of those Hyrbid type players. He’s number 1 on this list.

#2 Adam Anderson: (UGA)
Listed as LB as well but rushes the passer off the edge very well. So he belongs on the list.
He was not playing the number of snaps most people on this list but arguably put better numbers up. I expect him to be on the field a whole lot more next season.

#3 BJ Ojulari: (LSU)
You might recognize that last name. Younger brother of Azeez Ojulari LB at UGA last season who was the sack leader. He is gonna be a good one just like his brother. He actually led the SEC in sacks for a awhile early in the season. Wasn’t an every down type player so his production went down. He has potential to be 1 at the end of year list. He’s that good.

#4 Chris Allen: (Alabama)
After some good info he is now on this list. Former 5 star that has lived up to the hype.
Bama D line is now elite with so many weapons. Allen finished top 5 in sacks and number 1 in TFL. Great year to build on for 2021.

#5 Andre Anthony: (LSU)
Most experienced guy out of this list. Really came on strong later in the season last year.
As he finished T5 in sacks for the SEC. LSU’s and UGAs d line I think are gonna be the tops in the SEC next year imo.


Honarable mentions:
Tyrus Wheat (Miss State)
Deandre Johnson (Tennessee)
Brenton Cox Jr. (Florida)
Ali Gaye (LSU)
Nolan Smith (UGA)
Demarvin Leal (Texas AM)

Please let me know if names were missed.


Note: Once this series is over I will add up all the teams that had players listed top 5 and listed for honorable mentions. I will then add points to which school they go to. And we will see which school is best at each position. So it’s crucial for you guys to vote and list your rankings.



This post was edited on 1/27/21 at 11:44 am
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:45 am to
Chris Allen was #1 in TFLs and #5 in sacks in the SEC.
Posted by Lemonpuppy
Mississippi
Member since May 2020
2709 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:45 am to
Chris Allen
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:49 am to
Wow he is coming back?

My gosh.

Bama has a stacked D line as well.
Posted by jackieMoon55
Member since Feb 2018
815 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:50 am to
Ali Gaye should at least be honorable mention
Posted by DownSouthJukin
Coaching Changes Board
Member since Jan 2014
27163 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:51 am to
Josh Heupel.

Didn't even see him coming.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
63768 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:52 am to
Hard to say for UGA because they don't just have a regular edge rusher. It's Anderson and Nolan Smith who will split those rushes, similar to how a team stacked with RB's will split carries, so nobody gets to 1000 yds. But both are Sunday players. But by the numbers at the end of the season, neither will be a sack leader for the conference. But team sacks would be up there for sure, with those two guys leading. Also some of the edge rush schemes are designed for the outside guy to simply chase the QB up to interior lineman Jordan Davis (on one of your previous lists) to make the sack. It's hard scoring that kind of thing.
This post was edited on 1/27/21 at 11:23 am
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:56 am to
Added.

Forgot because there are so many names I am trying to fit in. He could actually be in the top 5 arguably.
Posted by cajunbama
Metairie
Member since Jan 2007
30949 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:57 am to
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3 BJ Ojulari: (LSU)


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He actually led the SEC in sacks for a awhile early



Holy hell.

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4 Andre Anthony: (LSU)


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LSU’s and UGAs d line I think are gonna be the tops in the SEC next year


Can’t argue with UGA.
Posted by dawgdayafternoon
Jacksonville, GA
Member since Jul 2011
21575 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:04 am to
I can’t wait to see Adam Anderson as a full-time starter in 2021.
Posted by FirstCityDawg
Member since May 2017
2486 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:04 am to
Nolan Smith should honorable mention.
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:06 am to
Added.

Former number 1 overall recruit.
Posted by bbeck
Member since Dec 2011
14553 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:07 am to
Brenton Cox is better than honorable mention
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:09 am to
He was on the list at 5. But I heard Chris Allen was returning so I moved him up there.
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
102699 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:09 am to
You can't win with these lists

They've been good though - good work
Posted by ColoradoAg
Colorado
Member since Sep 2011
21454 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:28 am to
Somehow DeMarvin Leal didn't make the DL or DE list ... Interesting
Posted by Hogwarts
Arkansas, USA
Member since Sep 2015
18038 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:36 am to
What an edge rusher says the Arkansas fan? Haha
Posted by VADawg
Wherever
Member since Nov 2011
44621 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:38 am to
Adam Anderson's speed rush is absurdly good.
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:44 am to
Added. I just never heard of him before.
But his stats are pretty good.
Posted by ColoradoAg
Colorado
Member since Sep 2011
21454 posts
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:09 pm to
quote:

Added. I just never heard of him before.
But his stats are pretty good.

He's an early T5 pick for the draft next year. You haven't heard of him because we rotate a lot on the line
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