It's not unusual for older players to get a reduced workload, but Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward accomplished something extremely impressive in 2025: He was both the NFL's oldest defensive tackle,

If there is one unit worthy of preseason optimism, it's the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense. Regardless, several Steelers have been snubbed in offseason rankings, and defensive captain Cam Heyward is the latest to receive that treatment.

Brenan Vernon, who committed to Notre Dame in June of 2021, was a four-star signee who was rated 43rd nationally among defensive linemen by 247Sports.

The Sooners' starters at defensive tackle are among the best in the SEC, but questions remain about the depth of the position group.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big addition at defensive tackle in the draft, but the Chiefs drafted Peter Woods out of Clemson with one of their two first-round picks with a larger purpose in mind. The Chiefs want to protect defensive tackle Chris Jones,

This is a continuing summer series, previewing the 2026 Arizona high school football season.

The new-look Chiefs defense actually begins up front.

The Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders made a key addition to the defensive line after adding defensive tackle Ezra Christensen, who could emerge as one of the more disruptive defensive linemen in the Big 12. As Christensen enters his first ...

Finally, Big Cat is getting some recognition in this league

When David Stone committed to the Oklahoma Sooners as part of the 2024 recruiting class, it was viewed as one of the program's biggest recruiting victories in years. The five-star prospect was ranked by 247Sports as the No.

Howell's veteran defensive line, led by Ivan Padilla, gives the Rebels one of the Shore Conference's strongest fronts entering 2026.