The Nation's Top Defensive Player?

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Sep. 05

TBA

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vs Oregon State

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TBA

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vs Southern

Sep. 19

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at Texas Tech

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at Georgia Southern University

7/6/2017 12:00:00 AM | Football

July 6, 2017

HOUSTON Ã¢â‚¬" "Oliver may not just be the best defensive player entering the 2017 season; he could be the best player at any position in the game."

Strong words from Sports Illustrated as the publication named Ed Oliver the top defensive player in the nation heading into the 2017 season.

For a full rundown of Sports Illustrated's top 10 defensive players and a full read of Oliver, click here.

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