Top five defensive ends in Mountain West for upcoming season

With the Mountain West set to adapt amid conference realignments, attention turns to standout defensive ends for the upcoming season. This week’s ranking highlights Dylan Labarbera of Nevada, who recorded 17 tackles for loss last season, as the top player, followed by Isaac Hubert from Air Force. Other notable mentions include Wyatt Dunkley of Wyoming at fifth, Darren Agu from New Mexico at fourth, and Lester Lagafuaina of Hawaii in third. As several players transition from the transfer portal, the dynamics of the conference's defensive units will be closely observed this fall.

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