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Every FBS Independents defensive linemen ranked by sacks: 2026 so far, then the full 2025 season. Links to every player and team page.
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2026 so far · through week 2 · sorted by sacks · 4 players
| # | Player | Team | Cl. | G | sacks | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anas Luqman | UConn | Jr. | 2 | 1 | 2 TFL · 5 tackles · 2 hurries |
| 2 | Boubacar Traore | Notre Dame | Jr. | 2 | 1 | 2 TFL · 3 tackles · 1 hurries |
| 3 | Bryce Young | Notre Dame | Jr. | 2 | 1 | 3.5 TFL · 7 tackles |
| 4 | Francis Brewu | Notre Dame | Jr. | 2 | 1 | 1 TFL · 4 tackles |
2025 full season · players on 2026 rosters, qualified only · 10 players
| # | Player | Team | Cl. | G | sacks | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boubacar Traore | Notre Dame | Jr. | 10 | 6.5 | 10 TFL · 37 tackles · 8 hurries |
| 2 | Anas Luqman | UConn | Jr. | 11 | 4 | 9 TFL · 33 tackles · 5 hurries |
| 3 | Esean Carter DT | UConn | Sr. | 13 | 3 | 3.5 TFL · 36 tackles · 3 hurries |
| 4 | Keon Keeley | Notre Dame | Jr. | 7 | 3 | 3 TFL · 13 tackles · 1 hurries |
| 5 | Bryce Young | Notre Dame | Jr. | 12 | 2 | 2 TFL · 20 tackles · 4 hurries |
| 6 | Jason Onye | Notre Dame | Sr. | 11 | 1.5 | 1.5 TFL · 26 tackles · 4 hurries |
| 7 | Chamberlain Campbell DE | UConn | So. | 6 | 1.5 | 1.5 TFL · 6 tackles |
| 8 | Francis Brewu | Notre Dame | Jr. | 11 | 1 | 6 TFL · 34 tackles · 2 hurries |
| 9 | Elijah Hughes | Notre Dame | Sr. | 9 | 1 | 3 TFL · 21 tackles · 2 hurries |
| 10 | Avery Dunn | UConn | Jr. | 7 | 1 | 2 TFL · 12 tackles · 3 hurries |