Florida football has a tall task ahead of it this coming season as Billy Napier and his army of staffers look to turn a once-proud program around to bring it back to respectability. While the team has seen a great deal of turnover both on the roster and in the coaching ranks, the state’s flagship school still harbors a respectable amount of talent that has held over the changing of the guard.
We have already gone over where quarterback Anthony Richardson, wide receiver Justin Shorter, linebacker Ventrell Millerand offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence rank in the Southeastern Conference ahead of the fall schedule, at last, there is defensive lineman Brenton Cox Jr. who is the highest-ranking Gator at his position according to these rankings.
The USA TODAY Sports Network is counting down to SEC media days, scheduled for July 18-21 in Atlanta, by revealing its top players at each position grouping. Take a look below at who it ranked as the 10 best defensive linemen in the SEC heading into the 2022 season, with blurbs on each player.
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Quarterbacks | Linebackers | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen
1
Jalen Carter
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Georgia, junior defensive tackle (145 points, 14 first-place votes)
Even playing on a defensive line with three first-rounders, the Apoka, Florida, native flashed with 8½ tackles for loss, three sacks and three blocked kicks.
2
BJ Ojulari
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LSU, junior defensive end (113 points)
Ojulari is a projected first-round pick and has 11 sacks and 16½ tackles for loss over the last two seasons.
3
Brenton Cox Jr.
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Florida, senior edge (78 points, 1 first-place vote)
Despite not being fully healthy for much of the season, Cox led the Gators in sacks (8½) and tackles for loss (14½),…
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