Here is our top ten edge defenders for the 2017 Draft. The defensive side of the ball is loaded in this 2017 NFL draft, and that includes plenty pass rushers to choose from!
 


TFL = Tackles for Loss.  QBH = Quarterback Hurries.  PBU = Pass Breakups.  FF = Forced Fumbles.  FR = Fumble Recoveries.  KB = Special Teams Kicks blocked.
 
1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M – 1st Round
6ft 4, 268 lbs.  Junior.  2016: 33 tackles, 15 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, 10 QBHs, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 KB.

2. Charles Harris, Missouri – 1st Round
6ft 3, 255 lbs.  Redshirt Junior.  2016: 61 tackles, 12 TFLs, 9 sacks, 10 QBHs, 2 PBUs, 2 FFs.

3. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA – 1st Round
6ft 2, 258 lbs.  Senior.  2016: 61 tackles, 18 TFLs, 10 sacks, 3 QBHs, 6 PBUs, 3 FFs.

4. Taco Charlton, Michigan – 1st Round
6ft 5, 272 lbs.  Senior.  2016: 42 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, 10 sacks, 8 QBHs, 2 PBUs.

5. Derek Barnett, Tennessee – 1st Round
6ft 3, 265 lbs.  Junior.  2016: 56 tackles, 19 TFLs, 13 sacks, 16 QBHs, 5 PBUs, 1 INT, 2 FFs.

6. DeMarcus Walker, Florida State – 1st Round
6ft 2, 273 lbs.  Senior.  2016: 68 tackles, 21.5 TFLs, 16 sacks, 4 QBHs, 2 PBUs, 3 FFs, 1 KB.

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7. Ryan Anderson, Alabama – 2nd Round
6ft 2, 258 lbs.  Redshirt Senior.  2016: 61 tackles, 19 TFLs, 9 sacks, 10 QBHs, 3 PBUs, 1 INT (for TD), 4 FFs.

8. T.J. Watt, Wisconsin  rJr – 2nd Round
6ft 4, 243 lbs.  Redshirt Junior.  2016: 63 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, 11.5 sacks, 13 QBHs, 4 PBUs, 1 INT (for TD), 2 FFs.

9. Tim Williams, Alabama – 2nd Round
6ft 3, 252 lbs.  Senior.  2016: 31 tackles, 16 TFLs, 9 sacks, 12 QBHs, 2 PBUs, 2 FFs, 1 FR for TD.

10. Tarell Basham, Ohio – 3rd Round
6ft 4, 259 lbs.  Senior.  2016: 49 tackles, 15 TFLs, 10.5 sacks, 12 QBHs, 2 PBUs, 1 FF.