2016 NFL Draft: Hidden Gems Who Can Jump-Start a Weak Pass Defense

April 23, 2016   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL draft is less than a week away. With two blockbuster trades already in the books, it feels like the first-round drama is only starting to heat up.
However, it's important to remember that the draft is a three-day event. While the opening round is important, it is only part of the process. Teams that are looking to win the draft must try to uncover the hidden gems of the later rounds.
We're talking about the Day 3 selections who could wind up being early contributors at the pro level.
Today, we're going to look at projected late-round pass defenders with the potential to step in and bolster a sagging pass defense.
Since we're talking about hidden gems here, we'll focus on defensive backs and pass-rushers who are expected to be Day 3 selections. We're looking at these players with some perspective—we believe they can help a struggling pass defense. If these players were likely to step in and improve an elite defense like that of the Denver Broncos o...

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