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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 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.
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 on 1/27/21 at 10:45 am to Tigerbait1977
Chris Allen was #1 in TFLs and #5 in sacks in the SEC.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:49 am to SummerOfGeorge
Wow he is coming back?
My gosh.
Bama has a stacked D line as well.
My gosh.
Bama has a stacked D line as well.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:50 am to Tigerbait1977
Ali Gaye should at least be honorable mention
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:51 am to Tigerbait1977
Josh Heupel.
Didn't even see him coming.
Didn't even see him coming.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:52 am to Tigerbait1977
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 on 1/27/21 at 10:56 am to jackieMoon55
Added.
Forgot because there are so many names I am trying to fit in. He could actually be in the top 5 arguably.
Forgot because there are so many names I am trying to fit in. He could actually be in the top 5 arguably.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 10:57 am to Tigerbait1977
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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 on 1/27/21 at 11:04 am to Tigerbait1977
I can’t wait to see Adam Anderson as a full-time starter in 2021.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:04 am to Tigerbait1977
Nolan Smith should honorable mention.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:06 am to FirstCityDawg
Added.
Former number 1 overall recruit.
Former number 1 overall recruit.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:07 am to Tigerbait1977
Brenton Cox is better than honorable mention
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:09 am to bbeck
He was on the list at 5. But I heard Chris Allen was returning so I moved him up there.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:09 am to Tigerbait1977
You can't win with these lists
They've been good though - good work
They've been good though - good work
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:28 am to SummerOfGeorge
Somehow DeMarvin Leal didn't make the DL or DE list ... Interesting
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:36 am to ColoradoAg
What an edge rusher says the Arkansas fan? Haha
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:38 am to Tigerbait1977
Adam Anderson's speed rush is absurdly good.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 11:44 am to ColoradoAg
Added. I just never heard of him before.
But his stats are pretty good.
But his stats are pretty good.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:09 pm to Tigerbait1977
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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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