Way-too-early rankings of the SEC defensive units leading up to the 2024 season
The SEC may trail the Big Ten for defensive power rankings in 2024, but the Texas Longhorns will play some of the best defenses in the country. So, where do the Horns stack up?
By Sam Fariss
![Texas Longhorns running back Ky Woods (29) celebrates with teammate defensive back Jelani McDonald (25). Texas Longhorns running back Ky Woods (29) celebrates with teammate defensive back Jelani McDonald (25).](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/245/01hzx62ra48dkrxqpnht.jpg)
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The Longhorns may not be the top dogs in the SEC defensively, but Texas will be a powerful force for other teams to reckon with on the field.
With Ethan Burke, Trey Moore, Alfred Collins, and other players headlining the Horns' defensive unit, Texas finds themselves at No. 3 on this ranking.