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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/darrell-jackson/19658">Darrell Jackson Jr.</a> has everything you're looking for in one of the top interior defensive lineman in the country. The one trait that pops right away from Jackson Jr. is his elite strength and leverage. Jackson Jr's. frame and power have helped create a mean player to limit on defense. Despite being a monster in size, that hasn't stopped Jackson Jr. from being agile, especially with his overall lateral mobility. He boasts a good football IQ, and has the heavy hands necessary to create strong mismatches against blockers. The scary thing for Jackson Jr. is that he's not a finished product, and still has plenty of room to grow at Florida State. 
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1. Darrell Jackson Jr. - Florida State Seminoles

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/demonte-capehart/37146">DeMonte Capehart </a>checks all of the boxes that you're looking for in an interior defensive lineman. Capehart's size and power stick out immediately, which help give him an explosive advantage against blockers in battles. Capehart thrives against the run, handling double teams with his elusiveness and power. In addition, Capehart's ability to shed blocks and create interior pressure with a powerful bull rush make him a prominent name to know heading into the next college football season.

2. DeMonte Capehart - Clemson Tigers

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It's easy to get excited about a player when his nickname is "The Godfather", which is exactly the case with <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dontay-corleone/25205">Dontay Corleone</a> at Cincinnati. Corleone is an athletic monster that benches 485, squats 605 and deadlifts 700. Talk about an absolute animal in the weight room. Corleone excels with the bull rush, and is consistently effective at taking down double teams in the run game. Corleone is physical, athletic, and dominant in the interior. His power and overall quickness make his tape very impressive to watch.

3. Dontay Corleone - Cincinnati Bearcats

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The one thing that immediately pops with<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/zane-durant/49435"> Zane Durant</a> at Penn State is his elite athleticism. Durant is an athletic freak that puts up major numbers in the weight room. Durant might not have the ideal size at his position, but his overall explosive tendencies make him pop right away on tape. Durant's a high character guy that boasts one of the top motors at his position. You'll never have to question his heart, or his overall football IQ. Durant has the major skillset to continue making a big name for himself in 2025.

4. Zane Durant - Penn State Nittany Lions

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The burst and quickness that <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/lee-hunter/27695">Lee Hunter </a>continues to demonstrate immediately make him a talent worth keeping an eye on. Although he'll never be a primary pass rusher, he can contribute in that facet, which helps make him well rounded at his position. Hunter boasts quick and active hands, which make him a threat to continue elevating his game to an elite level moving forward. 
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5. Lee Hunter - UCF Knights

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/peter-woods/37145">Peter Woods</a> is a standout defensive lineman for the Clemson Tigers, known for his exceptional blend of size, agility, and football IQ. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 315 pounds, Woods has demonstrated versatility on the defensive line, and has a very high ceiling at the position. I was overall extremely impressed at his continued growth and am expecting big things from him in 2025.

6. Peter Woods - Clemson Tigers

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dj-hicks/45650">DJ Hicks </a>is a versatile defensive lineman known for his athleticism and strength. As a sophomore at Texas A&amp;M, Hicks played in all 13 games, starting in the bowl game due to opt-outs. He accumulated 17 total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His versatility has allowed him to play multiple positions on the line, helping create real mismatches against opposing offenses.

7. DJ Hicks - Texas A&M Aggies

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jordan-hall/22630">Jordan Hall</a>, a defensive lineman from Georgia, stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 320 pounds. Known for his impressive combination of size, strength, and agility, Hall has been a formidable presence on the Bulldogs' defensive front. With some key members moving onto the NFL, Hall has the upside to play an even bigger role for the Bulldogs in 2025 and become the next great interior defender out of Athens.

8. Jordan Hall - Georgia Bulldogs

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A former four-star recruit from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jason-moore/38089">Jason Moore</a> was ranked as the No. 2 player in Maryland and the No. 8 defensive lineman nationally in the 2023 class. Moore has a major motor and has the skillset to be a big contributor in stopping the run in 2025. The Buckeyes defense is once again expected to be great, with Moore playing a sizable role.

9. Jason Moore - Ohio State Buckeyes

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/james-smith/19493">James Smith</a> is a sophomore defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 296 pounds. Hailing from Montgomery, Alabama, he was a five-star recruit from Carver High School. Smith showcased some production last year with his explosive burst in the interior. The upside is very real for another high-end prospect on defense at Alabama.

10. James Smith - Alabama Crimson Tide

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We saw exactly what <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/christen-miller/22578">Christen Miller</a> was made of in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal, and that’s the version we expect to see throughout the 2025 season. Miller boasted five tackles and broke up a pass versus Notre Dame, showcasing his full arsenal of tools. That’s the kind of production we expect from the soon-to-be junior throughout the upcoming campaign.

11. Christen Miller - Georgia Bulldogs

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/tim-keenan/19409">Tim Keenan III</a> has been a highly regarded interior lineman since joining the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2022. Still, his profile is expected to continue growing in 2025. Keenan is coming off a career-best 40 tackles and 2.5 sacks, benchmarks that are sure to increase this season.

12. Tim Keenan III - Alabama Crimson Tide

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/domonique-orange/45186">Domonique Orange</a> is a disruptive presence on the Iowa State Cyclones' defensive line. While his stat line is relatively modest, Orange is more than capable of penetrating offensive lines to disrupt timing and consistently takes on double teams. He will earn a more devout following in 2025.

13. Domonique Orange, Iowa State Cyclones

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Arguably, there is no better interior pass-rusher than <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/aaron-graves/39665">Aaron Graves</a>. The Iowa Hawkeye has been a menace at getting to quarterbacks, recording 12.0 sacks over the last two seasons. Another monumental effort is anticipated in 2025.

14. Aaron Graves - Iowa Hawkeyes

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There are significant gaps to fill on the Michigan Wolverines' defensive line. Thankfully, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/rayshaun-benny/45318">Rayshaun Benny</a> will be up to the task. A premier run-stopper, Benny had 29 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2024 and will be asked to take on an even heftier workload this season.

15. Rayshaun Benny - Michigan Wolverines

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What he lacks in size, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/gracen-halton/21165">Gracen Halton</a> makes up for with quickness and agility, all without compromising power. The Oklahoma Sooner had 5.0 sacks as a junior, adding two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. If the Sooners make a more sincere run up the standings this season, they will be led by Halton.

16. Gracen Halton - Oklahoma Sooners

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/anthony-bynum/37922">Anthony Bynum</a> emerged as one of the premier freshmen defenders in 2024. The Georgia native redshirted in 2023, earning 11 starts and appearing in all 12 games last season. Bynum amassed a whopping 60 tackles, 6.5 of which came for a loss, with 2.5 sacks, and one pass defensed. Easily, he will be one of the top defensive linemen in the country next season.

17. Anthony Bynum - Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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A four-star transfer prospect, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/bernard-gooden/48912">Bernard Gooden</a>, will make his presence felt on the LSU Tigers' defensive line next season. Gooden spent the 2024 campaign with the South Florida Bulls, accumulating 35 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. While facing stiffer competition in the SEC, Gooden will be up to the task throughout.

18. Bernard Gooden - LSU Tigers

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After spending the past two seasons of his career with the Kentucky Wildcats, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/keeshawn-silver/28522">Keeshawn Silver</a> is making the jump to the Big Ten for his senior year. The defensive lineman broke into the college ranks with North Carolina, transferring to the Wildcats ahead of 2023. With one season of eligibility remaining, Silver is looking to build on his 26 tackles with the USC Trojans.

19. Keeshawn Silver - USC Trojans

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/deante-mccray/48556">Deante McCray</a> had a coming-out party in 2024. The sophomore tallied 56 tackles in 14 games, getting to opposing quarterbacks for 2.5 sacks. His playing profile rose dramatically with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, precipitating a switch to the Florida State Seminoles during the winter transfer period.

20. Deante McCray - Florida State Seminoles

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