Jul 17, 2026 10:40 PM

From NFL draft picks to dominant transfers, discover the powerhouse interior linemen who defined three decades of Knights football and anchored one of the nation's toughest run defenses.

The Daytona News-Journal created its 105-man roster of all-time UCF greats, and 10 defensive tackles across Knights history have graced the All-FBS team since the program joined the FBS 30 years ago.

Many talented defensive tackles have stepped foot on campus in Orlando. Some have made program history, putting UCF on the map, and have been drafted by the NFL, representing the Black and Gold.

The Knights' All-FBS team is not limited to players who finished their collegiate careers in Orlando. Transfers and players who did not finish their career at UCF made the News-Journal's 105-man roster.

Friday's list will focus on the 10 defensive tackles who made the News-Journal's All-FBS team.

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Torell Troup, Starter

Troup became a consistent starter at UCF in his sophomore season. He started 11 of 14 games, and it served as the foundation for dominant junior and senior seasons.

The two-time All-Conference USA Second Team defensive tackle tallied 52 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss (2nd on the team) and two sacks as a junior. Troup was a significant factor in the Knights becoming an unstoppable run defense.

Jamiyus Pittman, Starter

Pittman started 33 of the 49 games he played at UCF. He recorded 138 tackles, 13 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble, as well as one blocked kick throughout his career.

He earned All-AAC Second Team in 2016 and All-AAC First Team during the undefeated season in 2017.

Ricky Barber

Barber transferred from Western Kentucky to UCF after the 2020 season. One season after becoming a Knight, he made the All-AAC First Team in 2022 before the program jumped to the Big 12.

He recorded 34 tackles, six tackles for loss and had 2.5 sacks in 2024, and was invited to the 2025 Hula Bowl.

Lee Hunter

Hunter transferred from Auburn to UCF after the 2021 season. He transformed into a starting defensive tackle with the Knights, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 in the 2023 season and Second Team All-Big 12 in 2024.

Keith Shologan

Shologan earned All-Conference USA Second Team honors after recording 33 tackles and 2.5 sacks in his senior season. He was a first-round pick in the 2008 CFL Draft, but signed with the San Diego Chargers.

Leger Douzable

Douzable finished his career at UCF in 2007 with 102 tackles and 14 sacks. He was named Third Team All-Conference USA for leading the team with seven sacks and 10½ tackles for loss, as he split time between defensive end and tackle.

Josh McKibben

McKibben is 10th all-time in tackles for loss in UCF history with 34. He also had three forced fumbles in 1999.

Justen Moore

Moore tallied four career interceptions with the Knights from 1997 to 1999. He had a career-high two interceptions in 1999 and returned them for 31 total yards.

Trysten Hill

Hill was an immediate contributor for UCF in his true freshman season, starting 13 games. He had an impressive outing against Memphis in the AAC Championship Game, crowning UCF as conference champions, tallying six tackles and two sacks.

Hill finished his career with 71 tackles and six sacks.

Kalia Davis

Davis finished his career at UCF recording 61 tackles (32 solo), two passes defended, four sacks and one forced fumble. The San Francisco 49ers drafted him with the 220th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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