The Missouri Tigers have established themselves as one of the best sources of defensive line talent in the country in recent years, with stars like Sheldon Richardson, Charles Harris, Shane Ray, Kony Ealy, Markus Golden, Michael Sam and others coming out of Columbia.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that any list of the best Tigers in the NFL is loaded with pass rushers (five, to be exact). Marcell Frazier signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent this year, and Terry Beckner Jr. is preparing for his senior year at Mizzou, but both could be the next great Tiger defensive lineman in the NFL ranks.

There are 22 ex-Tigers on NFL rosters, with some in the middle of impressive pro careers.

Starting with the five excellent defensive linemen, here are the 10 best Mizzou players in the NFL:

1. Markus Golden, DE, Arizona Cardinals

Golden burst onto the scene in 2016, recording 12.5 sacks for the Cardinals. However, early in 2017 season, he tore his ACL and had to miss Arizona’s final 12 games.

If he’s back at full strength this fall, he’ll be a big part of the Cardinals’ defense, which needs a sack artist to pair alongside Chandler Jones.

2. Sheldon Richardson, DL, Minnesota Vikings

After coming up just short of reaching the Super Bowl last season, the Vikings signed Richardson to give them another impact player along the defensive line.

Richardson’s sack numbers haven’t been what they once were (8 in 2014) in recent years, but he still clogs up the middle and makes it tough for teams to run against him.

3. Shane Ray, DE/LB, Denver Broncos

The Broncos are loaded with pass rushers, so they recently decided not to pick up the option on the fifth year of Ray’s rookie contract. However, there will still be a market for the 24-year-old pass rusher, as he is only a year removed from having 8 sacks.

He was slowed by injuries last season, but in 2018, he’ll be motivated to show the Broncos that they were wrong to forego the fifth year of his contract.

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4. Kony Ealy, DL, Dallas Cowboys

Ealy wasn’t used to his full potential with the Jets last season, but now he has a fresh start in Dallas — a team that needs big-time defensive line help. Ealy is only a couple of years removed from a huge Super Bowl performance (3 sacks, 1 interception) against Denver — one that likely would have earned him MVP honors if the Panthers had won the game.

Now, it’s up to him to make the most of his new opportunity with the Cowboys. He could earn a starting job this summer if he has a good preseason.

5. Charles Harris, DL, Miami Dolphins

Harris’s NFL career got off to a slow start in 2017, as the Dolphins’ first-round pick recorded only 15 tackles and 2 sacks while appearing in all 16 games in limited capacities.

He has a big offseason ahead of him — one that will likely decide if he’ll have a long career or if he’ll be a bust — but he still has the potential to become a star in the coming years.

6. Justin Britt, OL, Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks’ offensive line has struggled in recent years, but Britt has been the one guy they have been able to rely on. Britt has started all but one regular-season game for the Seahawks since coming into the league as a second-round pick in 2014.

As the Seahawks continue to build their line to protect QB Russell Wilson, Britt will lead the way as the team’s center.

7. Chase Daniel, QB, Chicago Bears

Daniel only has 78 career passes to his name, but he’s completed 51 for 480 yards, one touchdown and one interception. It might seem strange to have a career backup on this list, but Daniel has a wealth of knowledge from working with coaches like Andy Reid and Sean Payton and quarterbacks like Drew Brees and Alex Smith. If he chooses to go this route, he’d make a heck of a coach someday.

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8. E.J. Gaines, CB, Cleveland Browns

Gaines had a solid rookie season for the Rams after being picked in the sixth round in 2014, but has dropped off a bit since then. He spent 2017 with the Buffalo Bills and will spend 2018 with the Browns, where he’ll be counted on to provide depth in the secondary.

9. Mitch Morse, OL, Kansas City Chiefs

It’s tough to evaluate offensive linemen as individuals, but reliability is a key factor, as teams need to be able to count on a cohesive unit taking the field week in and week out.

Morse was injured late in the 2017 season, but he’s been a steady presence in Kansas City during his three seasons. If he’s ready to go again in 2018, he should continue to be a plug-and-play center for Andy Reid’s offense.

10. Blaine Gabbert, QB, Tennessee Titans

Gabbert hasn’t lived up to expectations since the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the No. 10 overall pick in 2011. However, as he prepares to play for his fourth team in the past six years this fall, he has been a serviceable NFL quarterback.

This year, he’ll serve as the primary backup for starter Marcus Mariota in Tennessee, and while he’s certainly not the best quarterback in the league, the Titans can be confident that Gabbert will keep them competitive should Mariota miss time with an injury.