Pac-12 Football: Top 5 Candidates to win Defensive Player of the Year

Sep 25, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) tackles Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Cameron Smith at Sun Devil Stadium. UCLA defeated Arizona State 62-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

With the Bruins contending for the Pac-12 title and a berth in the College Football Playoff, Jack has the chance to lead his team to wins in big games and pull the upset and take down the No. 1 contender for the award.

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Myles Jack

OLB, UCLA

Myles Jack burst on the scene two years ago when he was the Pac-12 Offensive and Defensive Freshman of the Year when he was playing both sides as a running back and outside linebacker. Jack had 28 carries last year and with Paul Perkins carrying the load, Jack should be able to focus primarily on his defensive duties.

Jack was second on the team to Eric Kendricks with 87 tackles and should approach the 120 mark this year. He also added eight tackles for loss, one interception and seven passes broken up.

With the Bruins contending for the Pac-12 title and a berth in the College Football Playoff, Jack has the chance to lead his team to wins in big games and pull the upset and take down the No. 1 contender for the award.

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