College Fantasy Football Defense Rankings 2022: Top D/STs, sleepers to know

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It’s the late-round picks that win fantasy football championships, and that’s also typically where D/STs are selected. Our 2022 college fantasy football defense rankings can help with these important roster additions, whether you're looking for a top unit or a sleeper. 

The obvious defensive standouts are Alabama, Clemson, and Georgia, among others, but don't overlook lesser-known squads to the casual fans. For instance, Utah, Cincinnati, and Appalachian State consistently rank high in fantasy football production.

While talent will always rule the day, strength of schedule is also an important component that gets factored in to our rankings. Group of 5 D/STs can have an edge there, which is why you should keep them in mind.

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College Fantasy Football Defense Rankings 2022: Top D/STs, sleepers

2022 COLLEGE FANTASY RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | Kickers | Top 200

Rank Player Conf Bye
1 Alabama SEC 9
2 Clemson ACC 9
3 Georgia SEC 8
4 Texas A&M SEC 7
5 Ohio State B1G 7
6 Iowa B1G 7
7 Michigan B1G 8
8 Cincinnati AAC 7
9 Wisconsin B1G 9
10 Utah P12 8
11 Appalachian State SBC 7
12 Boise State MW 7
13 Penn State B1G 6
14 Notre Dame IND 5
15 Baylor B12 6
16 Oklahoma State B12 4
17 Pittsburgh ACC 7
18 Middle Tennessee CUSA 8
19 San Diego State MW 7
20 Houston AAC 7
21 Nevada MW 5,10
22 Louisiana-Lafayette SBC 6
23 UTSA CUSA 9
24 Toledo MAC 10
25 North Carolina State ACC 8
26 Fresno State MW 4
27 Auburn SEC 8
28 Arizona State P12 7
29 Michigan State B1G 8
30 Kansas State B12 7

 

 

 


 

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