Who are the top five linebackers in the Big 12 going into the season?
We rank them below.
1. Malik Jefferson, Texas: The preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Jefferson has all the tools to be a dominant defensive presence this season. Though he's only played in 11 career games, he's already become the face of the Longhorns.
2. Elijah Lee, Kansas State: Lee is the only Big 12 player who had at least five sacks and three picks last year.