ESPN published a list on Friday “Ranking college football’s top 10 returning edge defenders for 2020.” One Miami Hurricanes defensive end was ranked as the top returning edge defender for 2020 and another was mysteriously left off the list. Quincy Roche is the top returning edge defender, but Greg Rousseau was snubbed.
In their explanation below ESPN used a combination of Pro Football Focus grades and wins above average from PFF to make their determination of which players rank in the top 10. Arguing with metrics and especially those put forward by the preeminent football statistical company Pro Football Focus is difficult.