The Top-5 Gator Defensive Linemen of All-Time

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Nov 30, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) gets pumped up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

No. 4 Carlos Dunlap (2007-2009)

Carlos Dunlap played at Florida for three years and was a member of the 2008 National Championship team.

During his Gator years, Dunlap accumulated 84 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. After winning an SEC Championship in 2008, Dunlap was also named first-team All-SEC during his junior season in 2009.

In the 2009 National Championship Game, Dunlap won Defensive MVP honors with four tackles (1.5 for loss), one sack, and one blocked pass in a 24-14 victory over the No.1 Oklahoma Sooners.

In the 2010 Sugar Bowl, Dunlap finished his Florida career on a high note with three tackles (two for loss) and two sacks in a 51-24 rout of the No.3 Cincinnati Bearcats.

Declaring for the 2010 NFL Draft after his junior year, Dunlap was selected 54th overall in the second round by the Cincinnati Bengals.

He is still with the team after five seasons and has racked up 211 total tackles, 35.5 sacks, 19 pass deflections, 10 forced fumbles, and one interception for a touchdown.

Next: No. 3 Derrick Harvey