Eric Gregory returns as one of the highest-graded DTs in the SEC, per PFF

Sep 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Max Johnson (14) passes the ball over Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Eric Gregory (50) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Max Johnson (14) passes the ball over Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Eric Gregory (50) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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With Landon Jackson and Anton Juncaj, Arkansas football is already returning two of the highest-graded returning edge rushers in the SEC, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). It appears the Hogs have another defensive lineman returning with top grades. This time, it's one of the big guys in the middle.

Gregory started all 12 of Arkansas's games in 2023. He didn't rack up the stats with only 16 tackles, eight solo, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack. However, as a defensive tackle, you fill up space, eat blocks, and enable linebackers to do their jobs, and it looks like he did just that.

PFF graded the sixth-year senior at 74.7, sneaking in above Sterling Webb (74.5) of Mizzou and Jayson Jones (74.3) of Auburn. The rest of the field include Florida's Joey Slackman (90.5), Kentucky's Alfred Collins (80.6), South Carolina's Tonka Hemingway (79.7), Georgia's Warren Brinson (79.1), Ole Miss' Akelo Stone (77.2), and Da'Jon Terry (76.9)

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