With football season fast approaching, it’s time to take a look at the players who will be making waves in 2018.

For the first installment in an eight-part series that will cover all position groups, we’ll be taking a look at the area’s top defensive linemen, ranking our top 10 with a list of others to watch this fall.

As with any such list, these rankings are subjective. If you disagree with our selections or feel someone’s been left out, let your opinion be heard in the comments below.