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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Over the last few seasons, the Volunteers have ramped up their defensive unit and the same will almost certainly be true for Tennessee in 2024.
Josh Heupel added nearly two dozen blue chip defensive stars to his roster in order to continue the growth of his team's defensive abilities, breaking the top-ten barrier for the Vols.