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No position for Texas A&M has seen more stars than those on defense. The "Wrecking Crew" defense garnered its name for a reason, and a few from it made this list. The fact that many deserving All-Americans didn't crack the top five proves several great defenders have played for the Aggies.
Here are the top five defensive players in Texas A&M history.
1. Dat Nguyen (1995-1998)
As an underdog his entire life, Dat Nguyen broke through as perhaps the most decorated player in Aggie history.