The OLB/edge position and the DE position are very similar and can be the same depending on the defense you run. Furthermore a player might be a DE in college and turn into a OLB in the NFL (Donte Fowler Jr. I'm looking at you). So if you don't see any guys who you believe should be here it is because I did my best to put the player where their actual position would be while theybplayed for the Orange and blue. There are 6 Defensive ends to vote on later

As these polls go on, I recognize that some players will be left out. That is going to be apparent with some positions like middle linebacker, wide reciever, and corner back. With a history of great players in these positions, statistics can only bring us so far. There is the subjectiveness of awards they recieve and of nominations for awards. Because of this awards are the last thing considered when ranking the top 6 statistical players of all time at any given position.

Additionally, we must all acknowledge that the game has changed and the responsibilities of positions have changed with it. I tried to include that into my analysis.

Furthermore, some of you asked about coaches and schemes. The coaches will be the last thing we vote on. I understand that some people might take issue with that, but hear me out. We aren't picking a team that is going to play a game. We are picking a team to represent the best individual players. The same goes for the coaches. Carlos Alveraze may have never been recruited by Urban Meyer, that sort of subjectivity is a discussion all its own.

Friday's winner was Emmitt Smith but Fred Taylor had a great turnout as well. My apologies for any misspellings of names.

I enjoy the discussion going on in the comments. There has been virtually no toxicity and everyone appears to be having a good time

Now without further delay, here are the six statistically best OLB/Edge players to play at the University of Florida

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