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Curt Popejoy

10 highest-graded defensive rookies through 4 games

The folks over at Pro Football Focus go to great lengths to grade out every NFL player in every game. Through four games here are the 10 highest-graded rookies on the defensive side of the football.

1 - Eagles DT Jalen Carter, 92.2

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2 - Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, 80.8

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3 - Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr., 80.7

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4 - Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon, 79.7

5 - Lions DB Brian Branch, 79.6

6 - Steelers DT Keanu Benton, 78.6

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7 - Texans EDGE Will Anderson Jr., 76.7

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8 - Rams DT Kobie Turner, 71.8

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9 - CB CB JuJu Brents, 71.1

10 - Rams DE Byron Young, 69.3

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