The defensive end position was front and center for much of the past college football season, much of it because Will Anderson ranked among the best players in college football.

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In the run-up to the 2022 NFL Draft the position will continue to be a big storyline, with a high number of ends in consideration for the first round including Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo, and Georgia's Travon Walker.

Clemson's ends were a bit overshadowed in 2021, in part because the Tigers dropped from their prominent perch and were not a significant part of the conversation.

But you just know Myles Murphy was paying attention to Anderson, who basically turned end into a glamor position as he consistently wrecked opposing offenses inside and out.

Anderson was only a sophomore and will be back in 2022. That's where the bar is set for Murphy and others who are entering their money year as it relates to draft standing.