Projecting NFL All-Pros at each defensive position: What they look like, where they are picked and who’s next

The 2024 NFL Draft is all about projection, but teams spend a lot of money to take as much guesswork as possible out of the equation. Taking a sample size of the past five years, CBSSports.com was able to provide some insight into the prototypical player at each defensive position, as well as where teams are able to get them on draft weekend.   

Edge rusher

Over the past five years, 12 edge rushers have been named first- or second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press: Myles Garrett (Browns), T.J. Watt (Steelers), Micah Parsons (Cowboys), Maxx Crosby (Raiders), Nick Bosa (49ers), Haason Reddick (Eagles), Robert Quinn (Rams and Bears), Khalil Mack (Bears), Za’Darius Smith (Packers), Chandler Jones (Cardinals), Shaq Barrett (Buccaneers) and Cam Jordan (Saints). 

Here is the prototype for the All-Pro edge rushers over the past five years:

Height 6-foot-3 and 1/2 inchesWeight 260 poundsHand size10.3 inchesArm length33.4 inchesWingspan80.3 inches40-yard dash4.67 seconds10-yard split1.63 secondsBench press (225 pounds)23.4 repsVertical jump34.7 inchesBroad jump121.6 inches3-cone drill7.04 seconds20-yard shuttle4.42 seconds

Nine of these 12 players were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. Crosby, Smith and Barrett were the exceptions. Smith was the only prospect to run slower than a 7.13-second time in the 3-cone drill during the pre-draft process. 

NFL player who profiles as potential All-Pro

Josh Allen, Jaguars

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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2024-06-26 13:54:30

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