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Farrell’s Top 5 Big Ten Defensive Line Units

Mike Farrell breaks down Ohio State, Michigan, and the other top defensive line units in the Big Ten for 2023

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Sep 17
Sep 17

— We move on to the defensive lines in the Power Five and rank the best in the Big Ten.

1. Ohio State

— There are so many potential NFL standouts on this line that it simply has to come together next season. JT Tuimoloau leads the way, but Michael Hall Jr. and Jack Sawyer aren’t far behind. This is elite-level talent.

Sep 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) sacks Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) during the first half of the NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium.

2. Michigan

— Mazi Smith is gone, but Kris Jenkins should have a huge year, and transfer Josiah Stewart could be one of the best additions in the Big Ten.

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) celebrates a play against TCU during the second half at the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

3. Penn State

— Chop Robinson is one of the most gifted pass rushers in the country and Adisa Isaac and others should help one of the league’s most dangerous pass rushes.

Apr 15, 2023; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Chop Robinson (44) pressures quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during the fourth quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The Blue team defeated the White team 10-0.

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4. Illinois

— Never heard of Jer’Zhan Newton? You will as the NFL loves him. This group will be sneaky good.

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) is brought down by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton (94) and linebacker Isaiah Gay (92) for a loss in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

5. Iowa

— As usual, Phil Parker will have his defense ready, and this is a veteran unit led by Deontae Craig and Joe Evans.

Dec 31, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) celebrates after a defensive stop on Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) during the second half in the 2022 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium.
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