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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - An attacking defensive line makes all the difference in the world. Disruptive forces up front can control the tempo of a game with a relentless pursuit of the ball. They are a quarterback's worst nightmare, causing havoc with their non-stop pressure and can negate even the best rushing games by holding their ground. Here are the top defensive linemen at the FBS level for the 2011 season.

 

BRANDON JENKINS - The 6-3, 260-pounder burst on the scene as a true sophomore in 2010 and emerged as one of the nation's premier playmakers off the edge, racking up a whopping 21.5 TFLs and 13.5 sacks. Jenkins picked up All-ACC First-Team honors as a result in addition to picking up some All-American consideration. He could use to add some more bulk to maximize his draft status, but another big season on the field may make that unnecessary.

 

VINNY CURRY - A highly productive downlineman for the Thundering Herd in 2010, the 6-4, 260-pound Curry led all defensive linemen in Conference USA in tackles (94) and finished fifth nationally in sacks (12), while placing second in the C-USA in TFLs (18). The First-Team All-conference performer could have bolted for the NFL following that junior campaign, but made the decision to return and finish what he started at Marshall.

 

Honorable Mention: Julian Miller (West Virginia), Vince Browne (Northwestern), Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy), Nick Perry (USC), Jake Bequette (Arkansas).

 

JEREL WORTHY - There is a ton of hype surrounding the centerpiece to Michigan State's defensive line. The 6-3, 305-pound Worthy is as good as it gets at the tackle position and is projected as a top-10 pick in the next NFL Draft if he continues to perform for the Spartans. A tough-as-nails anchor up front, Worthy walks the walk and talks the talk. As a sophomore in 2010, Worthy led all defensive linemen on the team with 40 tackles, including 8.0 TFLs and 4.0 sacks, earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. Has played in 26 games in two years at Michigan State with 24 starts. He continues to improve and similar growth in 2011 will result in a monster season and plenty of notoriety.

 

ALAMEDA TA'AMU - A huge anchor in the middle of the defensive line for the up and coming Huskies, Ta'Amu has the ability to dominate down low at 6-3, 330 pounds. Started all 13 games for Washington in 2010 as a junior, earning All- Pac-10 Honorable Mention with 39 tackles, 5.0 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. In the new- look Pac-12, Ta'Amu has the potential to be mentioned among the best the conference has to offer.

 

MARCUS FORSTON - The 6-3, 300-pound Forston has seen both the highs and the lows in his first three seasons at Miami. Forston was a Freshman All-American in 2008, played sparingly in 2009 due to injury (medical redshirt) and returned to form in 2010, starting 12 of the 13 games he played in. As a sophomore last year, Forston recorded 37 tackles, 12 TFLs, three sacks and one interception. New head coach Al Golden has a solid base to work with in his first season and Forston is certainly one of those key players.

 

Honorable Mention: Baker Steinkuhler (Nebraska), Kawann Short (Purdue), Kendall Reyes (UConn), Tydreke Powell (North Carolina), Billy Winn (Boise State).

 

Alabama also took part in the 2008 game, topping Clemson, 34-10.

 

Alabama leads the all-time series with Virginia Tech, 11-1.

 

Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - And the 2010-11 Southeastern Conference Male Athlete of the Year is...John-Patrick Smith! We can certainly all agree that the league's athletic directors made the right choice. After all, there was no other candidate with credentials to match those of Smith. Take a look at some of the nominees: Barnabas Kirui, Michael Roth...CAM NEWTON.

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