In a new series that CUSportsNation.com will be running over the next couple of weeks, we'll be going through the top offensive and defensive players in 2018 according to Pro Football Focus' analytics. We started with the defensive, and defensive end Israel Antwine continues the countdown at No. 7.

Note: Players needed to have seen 250 snaps in order to be on this list... 16 Buff defenders played 250+ snaps

16 tackles

1 sack

2 tackles for loss

9 quarterback pressures

According to Pro Football Focus, Antwine's top game of the season was his first collegiate football game, as he graded at 76.6 against Colorado State. Antwine recorded one tackle for loss in that contest and also had a quarterback hurry.

As a true freshman, Antwine started in every game of the season. While he didn't make a big impact on the stat sheet, Antwine played well as a run stopper at his end spot. He didn't make much of an impact as a pass rusher though, as his 62.6 season pass rush grade leaves a lot to be desired. His performance though as a true freshman was impressive all around, and Antwine has quite a bright future in Boulder.

No. 10 Rick Gamboa (65.8 grade)

No. 9 Derrion Rakestraw (70.5 grade)

No. 8 Evan Worthington (71.9 grade)