DT: *Issac Sopoaga*, Aubrayo Franklin, (R)
DE: *Justin Smith*, *Ray Mcdonald*, Melvin Oliver, (R)
ILB: *Patrick Willis*, (Takeo Spikes?), *Dontarrious Thomas*, Jeff Ulbric, Jay Moore
OLB: *Manny Lawson*, *Tully Banta Cain*, Brandon Moore, Roderick Green, (R)
CB: *Nate Clements*, *Terrel Brown*, Walt Harris, Shawnte Spencer
NB: Shawnte Spencer, Walt Harris
SS: *Micheal Lewis*, Keith Lewis
FS: *Dashon Goldson*, Mark Roman
** indicates Starter, (R) indicates Drafted Rookie (?)indicates Potential FA signing
Prediction.......Top 8 defensive units in 2008
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