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NFL Draft: Top defensive players available by position

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
Some of the top defensive prospects, by position, available in the NFL draft (x-indicates early entrant to draft): DEFENSIVE END/EDGE RUSHER ...

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Ohio State players celebrate after a 28-23 win over Washington in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Ohio State center Michael Jordan will enter NFL draft

Jan. 04, 2019 02:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018 file photo, Washington head coach Chris Petersen shouts to his team in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. Washington faces Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Buckeyes, Huskies face off in 105th edition of Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 03:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from he sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in West Lafayette, Ind. Retiring Ohio State coach Urban Meyer isn't easing out of the job just yet, not as long as there's one more game to win. Buckeyes players said this week that Meyer has been at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for every practice and is fully engaged in preparations for the Rose Bowl. As usual, he's still sweating the small stuff. That kind of intensity made him one of the greatest college coaches of all time, but it also hastened his exit from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ohio State players: Urban Meyer won't let go until the end

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2018 10:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill. No. 21 Northwestern set to face No. 6 Ohio State in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten championship game appearance on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in what could be a signature moment for a consistent winner trying to earn its spot among the conference’s elite. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Big Ten: Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald voted coach of year

Nov. 27, 2018 05:54 PM EST

Michigan linebacker Devin Gil, right, tackles Ohio State running back Demario McCall during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Buckeye blitz: No. 10 Ohio State blows out No. 4 Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2018 04:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws during the first half of the team's NCAA football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0, No. 4 CFP) likely will make its first trip to the College Football Playoff by beating Ohio State and then taking care of Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Last year's Buckeyes hero goes at it again against Michigan

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, puts an arm around Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson after defeating Indiana 31-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan is in a position to win a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 in part because the NCAA allowed Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson to play this season for Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan has difference-making QB for change against Ohio St

By Larry Lage Nov. 21, 2018 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame tight end Alize Mack (86) drops a pass as Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) defends in the second half of an NCAA football game in South Bend, Ind. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
No. 4 Michigan may have edge on D against No. 10 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2018 06:19 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Win over Michigan St a step forward for Buckeyes' defense

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2018 03:22 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown between Navy cornerback Noruwa Obanor (15) and linebacker Taylor Heflin (54) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 35-24. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
College football: No. 6 Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 48-47

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2018 05:28 PM EST

Ohio State players sing "Carmen Ohio" after their NCAA college football game against the Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Ohio State pins No. 24 Michigan State back, 26-6

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2018 03:47 PM EST

No. 8 Ohio State tries for another victory at Michigan State

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 01:16 PM EST
No. 8 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 10 CFP) at No. 24 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2, No. 18 CFP), 12:05 p.m. EST (Fox). Line: Ohio State by 3½. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his playcard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in West Lafayette, Ind. Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue’s coach knows the Buckeyes are big and strong, capable of scoring dozens of points making life miserable for opponents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes still seeking improvement on trip to Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Purdue's Rondale Moore runs for a long touchdown against Northwestern in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Moore is averaging a Big Ten-best 167.8 all-purpose yards, kicking off the season with 313 yards in the opener against Northwestern. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)
Big Ten's best: Ohio State's Haskins and Michigan's Winovich

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2018 02:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against Tulane during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. No. 3 Ohio State is looking to get more out of its ground game as Minnesota visits. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins has piled up a nation-leading 25 touchdown passes, but the Buckeyes averaged just 3.2 yards per carry against Indiana last week. Injury-riddled Minnesota will try to rebound after dropping its first two Big Ten games. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Buckeyes seeking more from ground game vs Minnesota

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 12, 2018 11:55 AM EDT