The NFL Draft is over and now it’s time to look ahead to the upcoming 2024 season. This year’s draft set records with 14 straight offensive players selected to kick off the event and 23 offensive players drafted in the first round. As a result, a handful of talented defensive prospects found themselves picked by competent teams who have tangible playoff aspirations.
Here are five players who are in good position to have impressive rookie seasons and put themselves in consideration for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Dallas Turner, Edge, Vikings
Turner and his promising talent should be the favorite to win Rookie of the Year.