It’s that time of year again. Preseason publication madness.

Some claim to be the most accurate, and at this point, they all could be, for all we know.

But while we can’t settle the wagers as to who’s right and who’s off base before the games are played, we can compare them.

Below we’ve compiled the national defensive unit rankings for defensive lines, linebackers, and defensive backs from Phil Steele, PFF, and Athlon.

Which publication has them in the right order? You be the judge.

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