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NFL Draft 2017: 5 candidates to win 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns number one pick defensive lineman Myles Garrett talks to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns number one pick defensive lineman Myles Garrett talks to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns number one pick defensive lineman Myles Garrett talks to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns number one pick defensive lineman Myles Garrett talks to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2017 NFL Draft is complete and a lot of teams got their guy. Here’s a look at five potential candidates who could win Rookie of the Year.

The 2017 NFL Draft is over after making a move to Philadelphia this season. Fans were out in full force cheering on their Philadelphia Eagles while booing other rivals who showed up, like former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson.

When the dust settled, a lot of teams walk away from the draft with a good group of talent, especially on defense. Now, they’ll have their chance to push for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.v

Last year’s Defensive Rookie of the Year Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa set the bar rather high despite playing in just 12 games. Bosa racked up 41 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 59 quarterback pressures and 15 QB hits.

The young rookie made his presence known in his first season and a lot of players from this year’s strong defensive class will have an opportunity to do the same.

There’s certainly some added motivation for them this year after a couple top picks faced a lot of criticism about health or effort and some saw their stock fall as a result. Here’s a look at five candidates to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

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