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Several impact defenders available for Bears at No. 11

This is a good year to need help at defensive line/edge rusher.

The 2016 NFL draft class is loaded with front-seven prospects, several of whom the Chicago Bears could have interest in at No. 11 overall.

With outside linebacker Pernell McPhee and nose tackle Eddie Goldman the only unquestioned returning starters of the group -- Jarvis Jenkins (free agent), Lamarr Houston and Willie Young are in the mix too after fine 2015 seasons -- the Bears are wise to bulk up on young, defensive talent for coordinator Vic Fangio to develop.