2010 CFB Fantasy: Top 30 Defense Ranks

Athlon kicks off the release of its 2010 college fantasy draft kit with the top 30 defenses.

Athlon's 2010 Preseason College Fantasy Rankings

All rankings will be updated as needed throughout the offseason.

Scoring system rankings based upon -

Defensive touchdowns = 6 points
Punt/Kickoff return touchdowns = 6 points
Safeties = 2 points
Fumbles = 3 points
Interceptions = 3 points
Sacks = 1 point

Points Allowed

0 = 15 points
2-6 = 10 points
7-10 = 7 points
11-13 = 7 points
14-21 = 4 points
22-28 = 2 points
29-34 = 0 points
35 + = -2 points

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  Ohio State

   

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  Texas

   

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  Iowa

   

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  Nebraska

   

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  North Carolina

   

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  TCU

   

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  Alabama

   

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  Boise State

   

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  Clemson

   

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  Oklahoma

   

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  USC
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  Florida
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  Penn State
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  Rutgers
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  Connecticut
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  Virginia Tech
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  Oregon
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  LSU
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  Miami
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  Pittsburgh
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  Air Force
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  Georgia
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  Boston College
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  Ole Miss
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  Florida State
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  Auburn
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  South Carolina
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  UCLA
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  South Florida
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  Mississippi State

What’s coming up in our college fantasy preseason draft kit -

Updated positional rankings throughout the offseason
News and notes
Player profiles
Podcasts
Keeper rankings
Sleepers
Mock drafts

Here’s what you can expect each week during the regular season on AthlonSports.com -

Weekly positional rankings
Start or sit advice
Waiver wire advice
News and notes
Weekly recaps
Weekly podcasts