LSU’s defense had a dominant showing against Georgia, and that performance was led by linebacker Devin White.

White is earning praise for his play, as FOX Sports analyst Ben Leber included the Tigers linebacker among his best defensive players heading into Week 8 of the college football season.

Here is Leber’s full top five:

  1. Duke Shelley, Kansas State cornerback
  2. Devin White, LSU linebacker
  3. Wyatt Ray, Boston College defensive end
  4. Ed Oliver, Houston defensive tackle
  5. Juan Thornhill, Virginia safety

White has 66 tackles, one sack, three pass deflections, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries through LSU’s first seven games. He had a season-high 13 tackles in the win over Georgia, in which the Tigers held the Bulldogs to 16 points, all of which came in the second half.

White and LSU’s defense will look to continue to play strong when it hosts Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers and Bulldogs are set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET.