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Pass rushers or edge defenders are some of the most important players on an NFL team. They can change how good a defense is.
The Arizona Cardinals need young, impact edge defenders, even with adding Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders last year in the third round.
Who are the best pass rushers in the draft?
Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar gives us the eight best in this year’s draft class. See them below and make sure to read his full post, giving a complete scouting report for each player.
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1. Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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2. Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
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3. Myles Murphy, Clemson
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4. Will McDonald IV, Iowa State
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5. Nolan Smith, Georgia
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6. Keion White, Georgia Tech
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7. Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
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8. Lukas Van Ness, Iowa
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