ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is dominating the defensive line in the NFL when it comes to rosters spots in the league.
The SEC sends more defensive linemen to the NFL than any other conference — and it's not even close.
A review of NFL opening day rosters by STATS LLC shows 50 defensive linemen from the SEC. The Atlantic Coast Conference is a distant second with 33.
Overall, STATS says the SEC easily leads the nation with 257 NFL players.
Alabama coach Nick Saban says the SEC's six straight national championships began with strong defensive fronts. More top talent is coming.
LSU defensive ends Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery could be first-round picks in next year's NFL draft. Mingo could go No. 1 overall.
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