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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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Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae’lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae’lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Linebacker

Reuben Foster is a top-3 talent who could fall because of character concerns. It’s really tough to get a handle on him because of those off-field problems. However, the player we see on tape is a playmaker and potentially dominant force.

Foster has exceptional instincts and quickness which allow him to make plays from sideline to sideline. He loves to deliver big hits which set the tone for the entire unit. His athleticism helps him hold up in coverage and be a three-down player.

Haason Reddick isn’t far behind Foster as a prospect and might actually be the 1st linebacker picked. He’s clean off-field record makes him safer than Foster.

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I absolutely love Tyus Bowser as a prospect as a multi-dimensional player. He oozes upside as a pass rusher, but is already an accomplished cover linebacker. This is a kid who plays extremely hard and appears willing to perfect his craft.

1. Reuben Foster, Alabama

2. Haason Reddick, Temple

3. Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt

4. Jarrad Davis, Florida

5. Tyus Bowser, Houston

6. Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Tennessee

7. T.J. Watt, Wisconsin

8. Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State

9. Kendell Beckwith, LSU

10. Duke Riley, LSU

11. Alex Anzalone, Florida

12. Anthony Walker, Northwestern

13. Blair Brown, Ohio

14. Ben Gedeon, Michgian

15. Ejuan Price, Pittsburgh

16. Steven Taylor, Houston

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