Editor's note: First in an eight-part series by special contributor Bob Sturm breaking down the top NFL draft prospects, position-by-position.
INSTALLMENT ONE: PASS RUSHERS
After the playoffs, the NFL was once again ready to invest heavily in pass rushers at the top of the draft. Unfortunately, the supply will not meet the demand. This is probably no better than an average group in the edge rusher position, whether that be the defensive ends in the 4-3 or the outside linebackers in the 3-4. Teams need sacks more than ever, but there just aren't very many who earn clear first-round grades in this crop.