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Top 10 biggest impact defenders

By Bruce Feldman

Monday, August 18, 2008

We all know that the offensive players get most of the hype, but this week's Top 10 list is a nod to the biggest impact defenders. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State, LB: The heady Buckeye is already a two-time All-American and has won the Nagurski and Butkus awards and probably has more hardware coming this year. Opponents marvel at Laurinaitis' balance and ability to maneuver through trash to get to plays most other linebackers can't. Laurinaitis excels against both the run and the pass and he ...

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