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Ed Oliver
Houston Cougars
Freshman | Defensive tackle
Score: 8.80
Previous rank: unranked
Oliver was simply dominant, particularly in Houston’s biggest games. He is ninth nationally in tackles for loss (19.5) and first among defensive linemen in pass breakups (nine). He was one of the biggest reasons Houston upset both Oklahoma and Louisville, with two sacks apiece. – Sam Khan