Top 5 Defensive Stars Leading the Texas Longhorns’ CFP Run

5. Jaylan Ford

The best Texas linebacker is the team leader in tackles for loss (10.5) and tackles (91): Jaylan Ford. The senior has been rock solid all season, and he's added a pair of interceptions to his outstanding tackling.

2. T'Vondre Sweat

The best interior presence for Texas is senior T'Vondre Sweat. He is sixth on the team in tackles and third in tackles for loss (8). He plays a massive role in making the Longhorns challenging to run against.

3. Barryn Sorrell

A critical piece of the Texas defense, particularly what they'll need against Washington, is the edge presence of Barryn Sorrell. He has four sacks on the year and 11 quarterback hurries. Sorrell has also proven capable of covering opposing pass catchers.

4. Jahdae Barron

Texas's pass defense is not quite as strong as their rush defense, but the Longhorns have some excellent players in the secondary. Jahdae Barron has six passes broken up, 55 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss, and one interception on the season.

5. Jaylan Ford

The best Texas linebacker is the team leader in tackles for loss (10.5) and tackles (91): Jaylan Ford. The senior has been rock solid all season, and he's added a pair of interceptions to his outstanding tackling.