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News Article: The five best defensive players in college football through Week 3

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RollTide_HTTR

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Look at #1 and #2....

1. DI QUINNEN WILLIAMS, ALABAMA 94.6

After grading at an impressive 82.7 on only 151 snaps last season, Williams was a prime breakout candidate given his strong performance in a small sample. He’s been that and much more through three games, leading the nation with a 96.0 grade against the run and his 86.2 pass-rush grade ranks fifth among interior defensive linemen. Williams has the No. 3 run-stop percentage among interior players at 24.4, and he has three QB hits and five hurries on 64 rushes.
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2. S DEIONTE THOMPSON, ALABAMA 94.0

Thompson’s opening night game against Louisville was one of the best you’ll see from a safety. The junior made plays all over the field, picking off a pass from center field, breaking up a pass in the slot and picking up a sack as a blitzer. On the season, Thompson has the highest coverage grade among anyone in the country as he has two interception and three pass breakups to go with six total stops.
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Sorry, weirdly forgot to link the actual article.

The five best defensive players in college football through Week 3

 
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Tiderollin32

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I feel like this defense has a chip on its shoulders as a whole. First year staffers at their new positions along with first time players upholding the Bama standard. Great time to be a fan!
 
RammerJammer15

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Shannon Sharpe had high praise of Thompson, said he reminded him of Sean Taylor. He’s wowing draft experts, fans, etc, but after watching him last year, you could tell that he was gonna be special this year.

Hmm..

None of the players from the “Best D Line in College Football history” made the top 5.
 
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