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DL Tyler Thompson - North Carolina
2025 stats: 26 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 7.0 sacks, 2 FF, one PD
Transfer ranking: No. 138 | No. 17 EDGE
Well, before AJ Green announced he was returning, the North Carolina transfer was one of our top targets to replace Green. Now, fans can dream of Tyler Thompson joining this dominant defensive line and playing alongside Green and Lubin. Thompson recently took a visit to Louisville this past Sunday and is regarded as one of the best edge rushers in the portal after his breakout season.
Thompson is ranked as high as No. 138 in the portal and is the 17th best edge rusher. Last season, he recorded 26 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and one pass deflection.