2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 8.00 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 3 | Idaho | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 4 | Georgia State | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 11 | Texas State | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2.00 |