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2017 NFL Draft Positional Rankings: Final Defensive Rankings

By Jon Dove

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Myles Garrett is the best prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft and it isn’t even close. He has the traits needed to quickly become a double-digit sack artist. This is a special athlete who knows how to work his way into the backfield.

The talk about an inconsistent motor is overblown as this is a kid who does play hard. He isn’t just a one-dimensional player in that he will play the run with integrity.

Solomon Thomas is an explosive athlete with the ability to disrupt the timing of the offense. He’s a unique prospect who doesn’t fit the bill of a traditional defensive end, but more of a versatile player who can work inside and out.

There’s a lot of depth and upside among the edge rushing group. Takk McKinley is one of my favorite prospects and someone who should have an immediate impact. Mid-round picks like Tarell Basham, Derek Rivers and Josh Carraway could develop into big-time playmakers.

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M

2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford

3. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA

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    • 4. Taco Charlton, Michigan

    5. Carl Lawson, Auburn

    6. Tim Williams, Alabama

    7. Derek Barnett, Tennessee

    8. DeMarcus Walker, Florida State

    9. Jordan Willis, Kansas State

    10. Tarell Basham, Ohio

    11. Ryan Anderson, Alabama

    12. Derek Rivers, Youngstown State

    13. Charles Harris, Missouri

    14. Deatrich Wise Jr, Arkansas

    15. Dawuane Smoot, Illinois

    16. Josh Carraway, TCU

    17. Keonta Davis, Tennessee-Chattanooga

    18. Daeshon Hall, Texas A&M

    19. Devonte Fields, Louisville

    20. Vince Biegel, Wisconsin

    21. Tanoh Kpassagnon, Villinova

    22. Jeremiah Ledbetter, Arkansas

    23. Carroll Phillips, Illinois

    24. Garrett Sickles, Penn State

    25. Isaac Rochell, Notre Dame

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