As the anticipation for the return of college football continues to ramp up, many fans are beginning their research into which names they need to know to prepare for the season. Last week, I posted an appetizer piece highlighting some underrated offensive players to highlight in your programs, and this week I want to focus on the defensive side of the ball.
Everybody knows about the Ed Olivers and Nick Bosas of the college football landscape, so allow me to introduce some players who are flying under the radar at the moment.
Defensive line
The first thing you need to know, and this is very important – this 2019 class may contend for the deepest defensive line class in NFL draft history.