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Which SEC Football Defensive End is Better: Derek Barnett or Myles Garrett?

Derek Barnett and Myles Garrett have been referred to by many as the best two defensive ends in the SEC and even the nation. Both have put up big time numbers ad are going to be huge NFL prospects. As they both enter their third campaign in this tough conference, who has been better?

If you look at stats, and just stats, you’ll see that Garrett has Barnett beat. However, looking at stats doesn’t do justice to Barnett.

Myles Garrett has recorded 24 sacks in two years as an Aggie. With 12.5 sacks this past season, Garrett recorded 3.