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Gil Brandt's top five college football senior defensive ends
With passing games at the forefront, getting to the quarterback on defense is vital, which makes defensive end an important spot.

The 6-foot-4 1/2, 255-pound Jeffcoat is the son of of former Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills defensive end Jim Jeffcoat. When I was with the Cowboys, we selected Jeffcoat in the first round and he turned into a player who performed at a high level for a long time, finishing his career with more than 100 sacks. Jim's son Jackson has the same traits. Jackson is a competitive player with speed (4.75 seconds in the 40-yard dash), quickness and athletic ability. (Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

The 6-foot-3 1/4, 280-pound Stinson had only three sacks in 2012, but look for that to change this fall. Stinson has a lot of upside. He brings very good quickness (4.8 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and athletic ability. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)

The 6-foot-3 1/2, 280-pound Smith played very well for a team that had a disappointing season. He registered 9 1/2 sacks in 2012. Smith is a very good competitor with speed (4.75 in the 40) and pass-rush ability. (Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden�US PRESSWIRE)

The 6-foot-3 3/8, 255-pound Gayle has outstanding speed (4.6 in the 40) for the position and athletic ability to go along with it. Gayle is said to have a 38-inch vertical jump, which is outstanding for a man his size (NFL teams will get an official number, however, when he performs at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine). Gayle has very good upside. (Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-USA TODAY Sports)

Ford (6-foot-2 1/2, 240 pounds) was injured in 2012 and missed the Ole Miss game. He did have six sacks. While Ford lacks size, he boasts good speed (4.7 in the 40) and might be better as a 3-4 outside linebacker. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

The 6-foot-3 7/8, 262-pound Westbrooks runs a 4.85-second 40-yard dash. He is a very good small college player and a prospect to follow closely this fall.