When Nathan Laperi arrived at the University of South Dakota a year ago, his focus was simply to earn a spot, learn a new defense and adjust to life as a transfer. Now, just one season later, the ...

Stopping explosive plays remains a key priority for defensive play callers, and having two high safeties remains a proven ...

After a 2026 class that only saw one defensive tackle, Clemson's Peter Woods, sneak into the back end of Round 1, early tape ...

Notre Dame, Miami and Oregon headline the defensive backfields best equipped to shut down opposing passing attacks ...

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Bengals safety Bryan Cook intercepted Joe Burrow and returned it for a touchdown during a strong day for the defense in ...

EAGAN, Minnesota — Never mind that rookie cornerback Chuck Demmings has been getting some reps with the starters. He knows he has to keep stacking good practices throughout training camp if he wants ...

Six FSU Seminoles are turning heads in fall camp. Here's who is surging ahead of Florida State's first scrimmage at Doak.

Dax Hill got a big smile on his face when asked how the Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs are impacted by a consistent pass ...

"Fast and explosive." That's the standard for FSU's defensive line, and Knighton says the Seminoles are trending upward.

The Cincinnati Bengals brought in proven talent to a defense that needed a new identity this offseason. One of those additions has already offered a telling assessment of the player lining up across ...

The Miami Dolphins have dreamed of being strong in the trenches (offensive and defensive lines) for about two decades. Are they finally on their way to achieving that goal?