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Ranking Washington, Utah, and the Top Defensive Lines in the Pac-12

Mike Farrell ranks the top defensive lines in the Pac-12, led by Bralen Trice and the Washington Huskies

Mike Farrell| July 27, 2023 (Updated: July 9, 2025)
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Let’s break down the best defensive lines in the Pac-12.


1. Washington

— Zion Tupuola-Fetui and Bralen Trice are just a nasty combination, and no other team really comes close to a similar 1-2 punch.

Sep 3, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Zion Tupuola-Fetui (58) rushes the passer against Kent State Golden Flashes offensive lineman Marcellus Marshall (72) during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

2. Utah

— Junior Tafuna is elite, and they have a couple of budding stars as well like Van Fillinger.

Nov 5, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Junior Tafuna (58) reacts to a fumble recovery against the Arizona Wildcats in the third quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

3. Oregon

— Brandon Dorlus is elite, and there is a bit of depth here. Can transfer Jordan Burch reach his potential? If he does, watch out.

Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) celebrates after a defensive stop against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won the game 41-20.

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4. UCLA

— Laiatu Latu could be the best lineman in the conference and the Murphy brothers — Gabriel and Grayson — are solid.

Sep 24, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Laiatu Latu (15) and linebacker Devin Aupiu (41) celebrate a play in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field.

5. USC

— A lot depends on how good Bear Alexander can be out of the portal.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Bear Alexander (99) celebrates after sacking TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) during the first half of the NCAA College Football National Championship game between TCU and Georgia on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Category: College Football, NewsTag: Bralen Trice, Brandon Dorlus, Gabriel Murphy, Grayson Murphy, Joe Moorhead, Jordan Burch, Laiatu Latu, Malik Autry, Mike Farrell, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans, Utah Utes, Washington Huskies, Zion Tupuola-Fetui
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