Memphis Tigers Football: Top 5 Defensive Players from the Houston game
The Memphis Tigers move to 9-1 with the win over Houston. With the help of PFF we take a look at Memphis' Top 5 defensive players (minimum of 15 snaps) according to PFF's grades.
#5 - S Carlito Gonzalez, 72.1
Gonzalez finished with 3 tackles with 1 tackle for loss. He was the 2nd highest graded tackler and 2nd highest graded coverage man during the Houston game. His 72.1 defensive grade was his highest this season.
#4 (tie)- CB TJ Carter, 73.4
Carter had 2 tackles on the day but shined in coverage. He was the highest graded defender in the game. His 73.4 was his best game since the Temple game.
#4 (tie)- DE Joseph Dorceus, 73.4
Dorceus had 3 tackles on the day and was very effective in all aspects of the defense. His 73.4 grade was his best since the Tulsa game.
#3- DE Bryce Huff, 82.2
Huff finished with 4 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1 quarterback hit. His 82.2 grade is his highest grade of the season.
#2- LB Thomas Pickens, 86.2
Pickens had his best game of the season with a grade of 86.2. He had 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble.
#1- DT O'Bryan Goodson, 90.9
Goodson only had 1 tackle and that was for a loss. While the stat line is low his grade was very high due to him being a disruptive force. He had the highest grade in rush defense and was the 2nd highest graded pass rush defenseman. His 90.9 grade was his highest of the year.