Was it South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney blowing up Michigan’s Vincent Smith in the 2013 Outback Bowl? What about Nebraska’s Kenny Bell violently blocking Wisconsin’s Devin Smith in the 2012 Big Ten title game?
All big hits have the same components: a skilled athlete with speed, girth, opportunity and aggression.
Here’s a look at 10 guys who are not only capable of being destructive on the football field but have a history of hitting hard. They’ll play enough this season to deliver a repeat performance.