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As the old adage goes, defense wins championships. Sometimes, that's truly the case in the NFL. Strong defenses have proved to lead to team success in the past, and it will likely happen again in the future.
Speaking of the future, there are some exceptional defensive players in this year's draft class who are about to enter the NFL. Many of them will likely be selected early as teams look to add potential stars to help them on that side of the ball.
Here's a look at three of the top defensive players who will be selected early in the 2020 NFL draft, along with predictions for where they'll be taken.