NFL Draft 2020: Top 3 candidates for Defensive Rookie of Year

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 01: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases down Clayton Thorson #18 of the Northwestern Wildcats in in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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There were several defensive prospects that were picked in the NFL draft. There are three likely candidates to win the Defensive Rookie of the year.

With the 2020 NFL Draft now concluded, the attention will now be turned to those prospects’ potential impact on their new NFL team. There were plenty of future defensive stars that were selected in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Overall, there were 125 defensive prospects selected in all seven rounds of the Draft.

These are players that were drafted to fit a certain role in an NFL defense. Some prospects have enough flexibility and versatility to make an impact in other areas on defense or special teams. Some players will make an immediate impact as starters.

Three defensive prospects are not only looking to be the best player on their team but also one of the best defensive players in the league. These are players that are likely to win the 2020 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Here are three early candidates to win the title of 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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