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FAN CHOICE: FCS Defensive Player of the Year (2017)

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December 19, 2017
FAN CHOICE: FCS Defensive Player of the Year (2017)

Whether its knocking the opposition off his feet, getting that key interception or coming up with the big sack, these defensive players below made the big plays all year long, and turned the tide in several big games. Some even have NFL careers ahead of them. The question is, which of these stellar defensive players do FCS fans think had the best 2017 season? Give it a vote below:

Voting closes Friday at noon, Pacific.

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Mike Basile DB -- MonmouthMike Basile, DB — Monmouth

Class: Senior
Stats: 126 tackles (91 solo), 1 INT

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Taron Johnson DB -- Weber StateTaron Johnson, DB — Weber State

Class: Senior
Stats: 49 tackles (36 solo), 3 INT, 9 pass breakups

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Andrew Ankrah DL -- James MadisonAndrew Ankrah, DL — James Madison

Class: Senior
Stats: 54 tackles (29 solo), 15.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR

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Darius Jackson DL -- Jacksonville StateDarius Jackson, DL — Jacksonville State

Class: Senior
Stats: 55 tackles (32 solo), 20.5 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, 20 QB hits

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Jonathan Petersen DL -- San DiegoJonathan Petersen, DL — San Diego

Class: Senior
Stats: 25.5 tackles for loss, 18.0 sacks (FCS leader in both), 51 tackles (33 solo)

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PP.J. Hall, DL — Sam Houston State

Class: Senior
Stats: 60 tackles (31 solo), 19.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 4 blocked kicks

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Darius Leonard LB -- South Carolina StateDarius Leonard, LB — South Carolina State

Class: Senior
Stats: 113 tackles (73 solo), 8.0 sacks, 10 QB hits

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Brett Taylor LB -- Western IllinoisBrett Taylor, LB — Western Illinois

Class: Senior
Stats: 162 tackles (FCS leader), 66 solo tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss

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De'Arius Christmas LB -- Grambling StateDe'Arius Christmas, LB — Grambling State

Class: Junior
Stats: 88 tackles (48 solo), 17.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks

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Garrett Dolan LB -- Houston BaptistGarrett Dolan, LB — Houston Baptist

Class: Senior
Stats: 140 tackles (80 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 QB hits

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