{"id":117452,"date":"2024-06-26T06:54:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T13:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herosports.com\/?p=117452"},"modified":"2024-06-26T06:54:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T13:54:30","slug":"fcs-best-returning-defensive-end-each-conference-bmbm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herosports.com\/fcs-best-returning-defensive-end-each-conference-bmbm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Returning 2024 FCS Defensive End In Each Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s not easy to find a good defensive lineman. While sometimes it seems a defensive end is as tall<\/em> as a tree, physically, a good one hardly grows<\/em> on a tree, as the saying goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While putting this list together \u2013 by conference \u2013 we took several variables into account. In some cases, individuals below starred at defensive tackle or Bandit LB because that\u2019s what his team needed him to do, but he is viewed as a better pure prospect at defensive end. Keep that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are still several special FCS<\/a> defensive ends returning this fall. Take a look, conference by conference:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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BIG SKY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Elijah Ponder, Cal Poly, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 52 tackles, 13 TFLs, 10 sacks, 17 hurries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considered a returning All-American by several outlets, as well as a potential NFL Draft pick next year, Ponder has racked up 19.5 sacks and 31 tackles for loss during his career so far and undoubtedly will flesh out those numbers considerably in 2024. He also showed how athletic he was as a redshirt freshman in 2021 when he returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown. There are so many good players to choose from in the Big Sky, starting with Ponder but also considering Brody Grebe (Montana State), Brayden Wilson (Weber State), and talented underclassman Marcus Howard (Northern Colorado) \u2013 just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BIG SOUTH-OVC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Rickert, Tennessee Tech, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 49 tackles, 9 sacks, 14.5 TFLs, 3 passes broken up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rickert will enter this fall as a redshirt junior and undoubtedly has an impressive two seasons ahead based on what he\u2019s done. In 32 career games so far, he\u2019s racked up 92 career tackles, 12 sacks, and 22 tackles for loss \u2013 and he was recognized on several all-conference teams last fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAA\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Ruiz, New Hampshire, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 34 tackles, 8 TFLs, 4 sacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruiz really made an impression last year when he posted 6 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack against FBS Central Michigan in a win \u2013 effectively costing CMU a potential bowl berth. He went on to play like that all year. In 2022 he was equally effective for the Wildcats \u2013 leading the team in sacks and hurries, and No. 5 in the nation in sacks per game. Ruiz\u2019s college teammate Josiah Silver and Richmond\u2019s Jeremiah Grant are also special in the CAA, just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IVY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Justin Townsend, Columbia, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 29 tackles, 12 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, 3 passes defended<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Townsend, a New Jersey native, was considered an All-Ivy League selection last year. After not playing as a freshman, which is very common at the Ivy League schools \u2013 which don\u2019t use redshirts either \u2013 Townsend has racked up 21.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks coming into this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MEAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Elijah Williams, Morgan State, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 50 tackles, 11 TFLs, 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams is considered one of the top defensive end prospects in the FCS right now, and his production in college shows you why. He has 162 career tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 20 sacks. The 6-foot-3 defensive end has all the physical tools that people at the next level drool over. Don\u2019t forget South Carolina State\u2019s Jared Kirksey either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MVFC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Hendricks, North Dakota State, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 40 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 3 passes defended<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hendricks is a great example of what North Dakota State identifies when it goes recruiting. The Wisconsin native suffered through injury issues early in his career but last year burst onto the scene and will be counted on once again in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jorel Liverpool, Wagner, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 41 tackles, 10 TFLs, 3 sacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool stands 6-foot-7 and was listed as an All-NEC performer by several media outlets last year. He played in six games as a freshman in 2022 but really burst onto the scene in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PATRIOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matt Jaworski, Fordham, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 44 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, 9 sacks, 3 forced fumbles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaworski has been extremely active for three years already at Fordham. Even in his freshman season of 2021, he was a pain in the rear for opponents. His career numbers (107 tackles, 26 TFLs, 17.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles) are impressive, and he was named an All-Patriot First Team performer last year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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PIONEER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finn Claypool, Drake, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 57 tackles, 33.5 TFLs, 20 sacks, 5 forced fumbles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claypool plays at Drake \u2013 which is officially non-scholarship within the Pioneer Football League \u2013 but last year\u2019s conference title team got to play against some of the top scholarship FCS programs in national champion South Dakota State, North Dakota State (in the playoffs) and North Dakota. Claypool faced good competition and is considered a future pro prospect like Eric Saubert was when he was drafted out of Drake in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luke Clark, Furman, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 30 tackles, 7 TFLs, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark stars at the Bandit position for the Paladins, but with his 6-foot-3, 235-pound frame he is obviously considered one of those multi-faceted players who could play on the defensive line or drop back into pass coverage because of his athleticism. He has had an impressive career (119 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 12 sacks, 4 forced fumbles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOUTHLAND<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joe Mason, Nicholls, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 29 tackles, 6 TFLs, 4.5 sacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mason came over from Louisiana Tech after three seasons, playing in 25 games at his former school \u2013 posting a four-tackle game once against FBS Rice. Since transferring to Nicholls, he made a name for himself \u2013 becoming an All-Southland selection last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ckelby Givens, Southern, Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 61 tackles, 21 TFLs, 7 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 8 hurries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Givens is a fascinating potential pro prospect with two years left of eligibility. He did enter the transfer portal briefly in December 2023 but pulled back when he realized he would also be discovered playing in the SWAC \u2013 as many prospects have found. Givens has put up big numbers at the defensive tackle position while at Southern, but he also is well-liked as a potential defensive end pro prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

David Walker, Central Arkansas, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 57 tackles, 18 TFLs, 8.5 sacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walker was an FCS national leader in tackles for loss and was named to several All-American teams by multiple media outlets. He originally signed with Southern Arkansas \u2013 a Division II program \u2013 but transferred to UCA before the 2022 season. A multi-dimensional player, he has starred as a Bandit linebacker \u2013 but has picked up accolades as a DL. Career numbers at UCA: 40 TFLs, 20.5 sacks. Don\u2019t forget Utah Tech\u2019s Syrus Webster \u2013 another big star at the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INDEPENDENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tyreke Brown, Sacred Heart, Grad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 STAT LINE: 46 tackles, 10 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown was All-NEC last year before Sacred Heart moved to the FCS Independent ranks. He has 102 career tackles and 23.5 TFLs in 37 career games with the Pioneers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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