SEC dominating NFL roster spots on defensive line
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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2011, file photo, LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) sacks Auburn quarterback Clint Moseley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. A review of NFL rosters by STATS LLC shows 50 defensive linemen from the SEC _ 17 more than runner-up ACC. The SEC has reloaded with more NFL-ready talent this year, including LSU’s Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, Auburn's Corey Lemonier, Georgia's John Jenkins and Alabama's Jesse Williams. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)
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FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2011, file photo, Alabama defensive lineman Jesse Williams (54) reacts after sacking the Auburn quarterback in the second half of a NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. A review of NFL rosters by STATS LLC shows 50 defensive linemen from the SEC _ 17 more than runner-up ACC. The SEC has reloaded with more NFL-ready talent this year, including LSU’s Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, Auburn's Corey Lemonier, Georgia's John Jenkins and Alabama's Jesse Williams. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
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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