5. Defensive line
This is where it gets tough to choose between certain position groups.
Defensive end Danielle Hunter gives this position group a big boost in the ranks. He’s had 14.5 sacks in two consecutive seasons. He became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 50 sacks for a career.
The group lost Everson Griffen this offseason, barring an unexpected return to the team. However, Ifeadi Odenigbo had seven sacks in zero starts last season, and now he has a chance to take on a bigger role.
There’s also the free agency addition of Michael Pierce. James Lynch and D.J. Wonnum are interesting rookie defensive linemen.