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WaltersFootball.com's Mike McGuire has his top 5 defensive players by position out

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Defensive Ends

Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
Excellent height and speed to be the prototypical 4-3 edge rusher in the mold of Simeon Rice.

Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
In the mold of a Jarvis Moss, but he can't have a disappointing junior season.

Tyson Jackson, LSU
Needs to live up to his physical potential, and he has all the tools to dominate.

George Selvie, South Florida
Despite being No. 4 on my list of ends, Selvie is my No. 1 DE/OLB for 3-4 defenses.

Greg Middleton, Indiana
Led the country in sacks with 16.

And one of my favorites who did not come out last year, a real ball hawk at safety.

William Moore, Missouri
Outstanding production and leadership, but speed is on the short side. Reminds me of John Lynch.