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College football preview: Ranking the SEC's top 15 defensive ends for the 2025 season

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The SEC is set to have another strong crop of edge rushers this fall .

In 2024 , South Carolina's Dylan Stewart and Texas 's Colin Simmons enjoyed breakout true freshman seasons.

Ole Miss's Sunt Perkins is smaller than most SEC edge players, but he finds a way to make an impact.

Keldrick Faulk , Dylan Stewart and Cashius Howell are among the best defenders in the SEC .

Tyreak Sapp is expected to be a top 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Patrick Payton is one of the most experienced defensive ends in the conference.

Mason Thomas was inconsistent defending the run, but when he showed up, he made a splash.

Colin Simmons signed with Texas as a five -star recruit in 2024 .

Simmons ranked seventh among SEC defensive ends with 46 pressures.

Simmons is strong against the run, making him a complete player.

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