The following are the WPIAL’s top 10 defensive linemen today. Below is the list of the WPIAL’s all-time top 10 defensive linemen, as voted by our readers.

Top 10 defensive linemen Myles Caragein, Keystone Oaks Pitt recruit owns excellent footwork and strength. Joe Rash, Penn Hills Disruptive pass rusher is landing some D-I offers Greg Meisner, Hempfield Kentucky and Cincy among suitors Marcel Washington, Clairton No match for Class A lineman; stock is on the rise Larry Gooden, McKeesport Run-stuffer named first-team all-conference Mike Chavis, South Park Two-way starter for defending state champs Quentin Williams, Central Catholic Rush end has good speed for top-ranked Vikings Lucas Nix, Thomas Jefferson Powerful lineman is a three-year starter Will Moushey, Shaler Rush end added 20 pounds in off-season Derrick Gooden, Hampton Solid all-around athlete anchors the line

To help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the WPIAL, the Tribune-Review is asking its readers to vote for the top 10 players in league history at nine different positions. The second category of voting — defensive linemen — named Sean Gilbert of Aliquippa as the best in WPIAL history with a narrow victory over Bruce Clark of New Castle. Next week’s category: Linebackers. Readers can vote for their top five choices — no more than one vote per player, please — by clicking on the name link under the high school. This will fill out the information in a blank e-mail message to send us. Sean Gilbert, Aliquippa Named 1988 USA Today Defensive Player of the Year Bruce Clark, New Castle 1978 Lombardi Award winner at Penn State Ralph Cindrich, Avella Big-time sports agent was high school star Greg Meisner, Valley Starred at Pitt and played in NFL for 11 seasons Leo Wisniewski, Fox Chapel Named MVP of 1982 Fiesta Bowl for Penn State Jason Taylor, Woodland Hills Has blossomed into Pro Bowl end for Dolphins Bob Schilken, Mt. Lebanon Led Blue Devils to WPIAL titles in 1980-81 Greg Gattuso, Seton-La Salle Started for 1982 national champion at Penn State Dick Modzelewski, Har-Brack Won the Outland Trophy in 1952 Randy Crowder, Farrell First-team all-state in 1969, played 7 years in NFL Additional Information:

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