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NFL rookie forecast: Best-case/worst-case for defensive notables   Published: Jun 13, 2017 at 11:13 AM           NFL.com Analyst                                    Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns          Best-case scenario: The No. 1 overall pick quickly masters a few advanced pa s-rush techniques to enhance his potential as an ultra-athletic sack master. Garrett not only gives the a legitimate rush presence on the quarterback's blind side, but he teams with to give coordinator Gregg Williams a nasty 1-2 combination off the edges.     Worst-case scenario: Garrett could find it tougher to create consistent pre sure as a pro when offensive tackles start sitting on his fastball (speed rush). If he fails to quickly develop effective hand-to-hand combat skills as a rookie, Garrett might be a "boom Blake Parker Jersey  or bust" producer as a first-year starter.     Projected stats: 35 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles.        Solomon Thomas, DE, San Francisco 49ers          Best-case scenario: Thomas has the tools to be one of the best pa s rushers in this cla s, as a crafty quarterback hunter with cat-like quickne s and violent hands. The No. 3 overall pick quickly finds his groove as a versatile edge defender on a defense that shows plenty of promise with a host of young, athletic players along the front line.     Worst-case scenario: The NFL's puts the rookie behind the eight ball heading into the season. Without a great feel for where he fits in the ' scheme, Thomas could spend the first half of the season acclimating to the pro game before settling in as one of the team's top young playmakers.     Projected stats: 40 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.     Jamal Adams, S, New York Jets          Best-case scenario: The ' new defensive leader quickly emerges as one of the league's best all-around safeties as a first-year starter. Adams not only makes a handful of splash plays roaming between the hashes as a deep-middle player, but he also makes his presence felt as a box defender capable of punishing runners and quarterbacks in the backfield. On a defense that's tasked with carrying a squad that lacks offensive firepower, Adams could parlay extra reps into a Defensive Rookie  Cam Bedrosian Jersey of the Year award.        Worst-case scenario: The ' decision to usher in a youth movement on both sides of the ball could lead to a number of blown coverages and mi sed a signments that prevent Adams from maximizing his talents as a disruptive defender. Without a trusty veteran among the front seven to handle the leadership responsibilities, the ' young defense -- and their budding star player -- could have a tough time coming up with enough big plays to validate Adams' selection as a top-10 pick.     Projected stats: 92 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks.     Marshon Lattimore, CB, New Orleans Saints          Best-case scenario: The need Lattimore to play up to expectations as their po sible CB1. The Ohio State product has the speed, athleticism and agility to thrive in the role, which will help the ' Brandon Phillips Jersey  leaky defense compete in a division littered with premier quarterbacks and elite pa s catchers. If Lattimore can quickly grow comfortable in his role, he should be able to help the ' secondary neutralize the WR1s and vertical playmakers who have torched the unit the past few years.     Worst-case scenario: Despite having all of the tools to be one of the elite cover corners in the league, questions concerning Lattimore's injury history and lack of game experience kept some coaches from fully embracing his potential as a top prospect. If Lattimore's unable to shake the injury bug or his lack of reps as a collegian leads to a steep learning curve in Year 1, the ' suspect secondary will remain a huge concern for Sean Payton throughout the season.     Projected stats: 65 tackles, 12 pa ses defensed and two interceptions.        Haason Reddick, LB, Arizona Cardinals          Best-case scenario: The ultra-versatile Reddick quickly displays his diverse skill set on a defense that showcases hybrid playmakers at every level. He initially steps in as a rotational playmaker at strong-side linebacker, but quickly carves out a role as a designated rusher (blitzer) on pa sing downs. With a non-stop motor, impeccable instincts and a knack for playmaking, Reddick immediately becomes a difference maker on a defense that's loaded with game changers.     Worst-case scenario: The ' desire to maximize Reddick's unique talents as a hybrid playmaker could prevent him from mastering a specific role as a first-year defender. Although he will certainly make a number of splash plays on sheer effort and hustle, Reddick could have a tough time making his mark as an impact player if he isn't able to settle into a primary job before bouncing around as a Swi s Army Knife for the Cards.     Projected stats: 75 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception.     Derek Barnett, DE, Philadelphia Eagles               Best-case scenario: Barnett is perfectly suited to blo som as an edge rusher in Jim Schwartz's simplistic scheme. As a polished sack artist with a wide array of moves and a non-stop motor, he should be able to thrive as a pa s rusher in a Wide-9 scheme that allows defensive ends to race to the quarterback with wide alignment. If offensive tackles fail to account for Barnett's complete repertoire of moves,  Jared Walsh Jersey the rookie pa s rusher could tally 10-plus sacks as a spectacular role player for the .     Worst-case scenario: The depth and talent at defensive end for the could prevent Barnett from getting onto the field as a full-time player during his rookie season. Although serving as an apprentice to , and could pay off down the road, the lack of pa s-rushing opportunities could affect his numbers as a first-year player.     Projected stats: 25 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles.     Malik Hooker, S, Indianapolis Colts          Best-case scenario: The instinctive center fielder settles in quickly as the deep-middle defender in the ' single-high-safety scheme. Hooker not only gives the secondary an explosive over-the-top defender, but a ballhawk with outstanding instincts and ball skills. In a division featuring a couple of quarterbacks with high-turnover tendencies ( and rookie Deshaun Watson), Hooker's presence could be a game-changer for the .     Worst-case scenario: Hooker's lengthy recovery from hip/hernia surgery prevents him from mastering the ' scheme and contributing right away as a starter. The lack of reps from the summer shows, and he spends most of his rookie season acclimating to the team's scheme instead of making plays in the back end.     Projected stats: 45 tackles, 12 pa ses defensed and three interceptions.        Marlon Humphrey, CB, Baltimore Ravens          Best-case scenario: The hope they've found the young, athletic CB2 they've needed to complement with the addition of Humphrey. The rock-solid cover corner displays the athleticism, cover skills and physicality to hold his own on the island. If he can handle the pre sure of holding up in one-on-one matchups against the slick route runners and explosive vertical threats in the division, Humphrey could help the ' D re-emerge as a top unit in the NFL.     Worst-case scenario: The presence of in the starting lineup might relegate Humphrey to nickel duty as a rookie. Although most teams use five-DB packages on nearly 70 Dylan Bundy Jersey  percent of defensive snaps these days, the Alabama standout is expected to make a significant impact as a
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