3 teams from the B1G
1 OSU
5 PSU
6 MSU
Ohio State, Notre Dame home to top defensive 'triplets' in CFB
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ate-notre-dame-home-to-top-defensive-triplets
6. Michigan State
The triplets: DE Shilique Calhoun, LB Ed Davis, S R.J. Williamson
The skinny: Calhoun is one of the best ends in the nation; he is stout against the run and he can be a pest as a pass rusher. Davis had 12 tackles for loss as a first-time starter last season and is part of what should be a strong front seven. Williamson is the Spartans' leading returning tackler and the lone returning starter in the secondary. He had three interceptions last season and returned two for touchdowns.
5. Penn State
The triplets: DT Anthony Zettel, LB Nyeem Wartman, S Jordan Lucas
The skinny: Zettel could stand to add some bulk (he is 6-4 and 278 pounds), but he's strong and quick and had eight sacks and 17 tackles for loss -- big numbers for an interior lineman -- last season. Wartman became a full-time starter for the first time last fall as a sophomore and showed off his quickness and instincts; he will vie for All-Big Ten honors this season. Lucas is moving from cornerback to safety, and he should be one of the best in the league at his new position. Penn State's secondary has a chance to be the best in the Big Ten, and Lucas' skill set is one reason for the optimism
1. Ohio State
The triplets: DE Joey Bosa, LB Darron Lee, S Vonn Bell
The skinny: Bosa, a junior who is heading into his third season as a starter, might be the best player in the nation, regardless of position. He is both athletic and powerful, and is a pass-rush force; he also holds up against the run. Lee, a sophomore, is another with a high ceiling. He runs well and packs a wallop. He and senior Joshua Perry are the best linebacker duo in the nation. Lee's athleticism really stands out; he had 7.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss last season. Bell is one of the best safeties in the nation. Bell played a lot as a true freshman reserve in 2013, then emerged as a key starter last season. He led the Buckeyes with six interceptions and was second in tackles (92). Bell has a high football IQ and a knack for coming up with a big play.
1 OSU
5 PSU
6 MSU
Ohio State, Notre Dame home to top defensive 'triplets' in CFB
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ate-notre-dame-home-to-top-defensive-triplets
6. Michigan State
The triplets: DE Shilique Calhoun, LB Ed Davis, S R.J. Williamson
The skinny: Calhoun is one of the best ends in the nation; he is stout against the run and he can be a pest as a pass rusher. Davis had 12 tackles for loss as a first-time starter last season and is part of what should be a strong front seven. Williamson is the Spartans' leading returning tackler and the lone returning starter in the secondary. He had three interceptions last season and returned two for touchdowns.
5. Penn State
The triplets: DT Anthony Zettel, LB Nyeem Wartman, S Jordan Lucas
The skinny: Zettel could stand to add some bulk (he is 6-4 and 278 pounds), but he's strong and quick and had eight sacks and 17 tackles for loss -- big numbers for an interior lineman -- last season. Wartman became a full-time starter for the first time last fall as a sophomore and showed off his quickness and instincts; he will vie for All-Big Ten honors this season. Lucas is moving from cornerback to safety, and he should be one of the best in the league at his new position. Penn State's secondary has a chance to be the best in the Big Ten, and Lucas' skill set is one reason for the optimism
1. Ohio State
The triplets: DE Joey Bosa, LB Darron Lee, S Vonn Bell
The skinny: Bosa, a junior who is heading into his third season as a starter, might be the best player in the nation, regardless of position. He is both athletic and powerful, and is a pass-rush force; he also holds up against the run. Lee, a sophomore, is another with a high ceiling. He runs well and packs a wallop. He and senior Joshua Perry are the best linebacker duo in the nation. Lee's athleticism really stands out; he had 7.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss last season. Bell is one of the best safeties in the nation. Bell played a lot as a true freshman reserve in 2013, then emerged as a key starter last season. He led the Buckeyes with six interceptions and was second in tackles (92). Bell has a high football IQ and a knack for coming up with a big play.
