"It's not enough to simply list off King's stat line, which is impressive. To fully appreciate what he brings to Georgia Tech requires watching him play and the utter physicality and relentless drive he brings to every snap. Coach Brent Key joked King doesn't really get going until there's a little blood on his jersey, and that's probably about the highest compliment you can give him. -- Hale"
"When Illinois scored a meaningless touchdown with 4:25 to play in a blowout loss in Week 7, it marked the first time all season Ohio State had surrendered a second touchdown in a game. The Buckeyes' defense has been otherworldly, leading the nation in scoring defense and top 10 in total defense, rushing defense and passing defense. There are plenty of reasons why, but the havoc Curry has created at the line of scrimmage -- six sacks, 9.5 TFL, 15.4% pressure rate -- is at the top of the list. His 22 pressure"
Midseason rankings blend established stars and emerging breakout performers amid an incomplete season sample. New standouts such as Fernando Mendoza have surged while some highly anticipated campaigns have faltered. The selection approach mirrors an All-Star roster: a mix of unquestionably talented marquee players and plucky upstarts that could rise or regress. A 25-player limit forces many notable contributors off the list, including Justice Haynes, Mario Craver, Jonah Coleman, Spencer Fano and CJ Carr. Rankings will be revisited later in the season. Individual notes emphasize Georgia Tech's King's physicality and Ohio State's dominant, pressure-generating defense.
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