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Five defensive players in which 2017 is a make or break year

The top of the 2015 draft class featured a handful of outstanding players. Although it will not be remembered for its depth, a handful of studs also went off the board in rounds two or three. As always, however, there were also a number of misses over the course of the three days.

Yesterday, we featured five offensive players drafted in the first round who’s fifth-year contract option could be in jeopardy following this regular season. Today, PFF Analyst John Breitenbach highlights five defensive players selected throughout the 2015 NFL draft who are in need a big season to cement their status as successful selections:

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Dante Fowler Jr.