Best 1-2 punch in 2020: Defensive players
With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a look at the teams that brought in the best 1-2 punches. Today, we finish with the defense.
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CLASS OF 2020 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Position | Team | State
CLASS OF 2021 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Position | Team | State
1. Clemson
Talk about reloading on the defensive line. How about two of the top five players in the country?
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2. Oregon
This is the nastiest linebacker combination for the same school we’ve seen in a few years. Mario Cristobal is building an SEC-sized defense.
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3. Alabama
These two will come off the edge and cause a lot of problems for SEC quarterbacks down the line.
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4. Florida
Dexter will clear space in the middle and get after the passer and Wingo will run through alleys and make big plays in the backfield.
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5. Georgia
Ringo is a special lockdown corner with size, and Sherman will play like a five-star if he comes back from injury at 100 percent.
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6. Texas A&M
Talk about an elite defensive back tandem. This is the best in the 2020 class.
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7. LSU
OK, maybe this is the best defensive back tandem in the 2020 class, as Ricks has a chance to be special and Toles is a hitter.
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8. Ohio State
Simon runs plays down and is a thumper, and Henry will more than likely be the next great edge rusher at Ohio State.
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9. Auburn
Bookends are always nice to land in the same class and Hardy can play end or tackle, while Walker is a natural off the edge.
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10. North Carolina
Speaking of bookends, UNC has been recruiting along the defensive line very well and these two are an awesome tandem.