Ranking the top 10 edge defenders in the NFL going into 2020

As the NFL becomes a more pass-heavy league, edge defenders have become increasingly important.

7. Myles Garrett

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Garrett’s infamous swing at Mason Rudolph got him suspended for the final six games of the 2019 season. He still had an incredibly productive campaign, posting 10 sacks and 18 quarterback hits in 10 games. Garrett might need a real pass-rushing threat on the other side of Cleveland’s line to unlock his full potential, but his sheer physical talent should keep him among the position’s elites for a long time.