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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 ...

South defensive end Montez Sweat of Mississippi State (9) tries to get around South offensive tackle Oli Udoh of Elon (73) during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Senior Bowl edge rushers trying to be next Marcus Davenport

By John Zenor Jan. 24, 2019 03:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 PM EST

Boston College wide receiver Jeff Smith (6) runs in for a touchdown after catching a pass ahead of Syracuse defensive back Trill Williams (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
No. 19 Syracuse finishes surprising season by beating BC

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 24, 2018 03:44 PM EST

No. 19 Syracuse visits longtime foe Boston College

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 11:58 AM EST
No. 19 Syracuse (8-3, 5-2 ACC, No. 20 CFP) at Boston College (7-4, 4-3), noon EST (ESPN) Line: Boston College by 7. Series record:...

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Syracuse defensive lineman Alton Robinson, top, sacks Louisville quarterback Jawon Pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Syracuse, N.Y. Robinson, Florida State's Brian Burns and Boston College's Wyatt Ray are tied for eighth in sacks with nine each. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
ACC defenders make national presence felt with clutch plays

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 14, 2018 01:08 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates his touchdown run with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston College goes back to backup QB for 2nd year in a row

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 11, 2018 03:40 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, right, hands off to running back Travis Etienne during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
No. 2 Clemson knocks out No. 17 BC 27-7 to win division

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 10, 2018 11:26 PM EST

Boston College quarterback EJ Perry (4) rises from the turf after being tackled during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
BC QB Brown leaves Clemson game in 1st quarter

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 10, 2018 08:54 PM EST

No. 2 Clemson tries to clinch its division against No. 17 BC

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 04:16 PM EST
No. 2 Clemson (9-0, 6-0 ACC, No. 2 CFP) at No. 17 Boston College (7-2, 4-1, No. 17 CFP), 8 p.m. EST (ABC) Line: Clemson by 19½. Series...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the Spartans won 17-16 in NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
College Football Picks: Mich. St, Auburn try to play spoiler

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2018 02:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Syracuse coach Dino Babers talks with quarterback Eric Dungey (2) during an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, in Syracuse, N.Y. Coach Babers has led Syracuse to a surprising 4-2 record midway through the season, while Clemson and North Carolina State, led by quarterback Ryan Finley, are undefeated entering a big showdown this week. All drew attention in midseason voting by AP writers covering the 14 ACC teams. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP, File)
Dabo Swinney, Ryan Finley among ACC's first-half winners

By Charles Odum Oct. 17, 2018 12:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley (15) rolls out during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Raleigh, N.C. Finley has helped the Wolfpack rank third nationally in third-down conversion rate entering Saturday's game against Boston College. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Dillon's health a variable for BC's trip to No. 23 NC State

By Aaron Beard Oct. 05, 2018 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, file photo, Boston College head coach Steve Addazio watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C. The 23rd-ranked Eagles hit the road with a perfect record and their first ranking in a decade as they try to prevent Purdue from finding answers after a rugged start. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall, File)
No. 23 Boston College hoping to stay perfect at Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 21, 2018 06:47 AM EDT