Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State First Team All-Big Ten twice – once as an off-ball linebacker and once as an edge rusher, Carter has elite burst off the line and overwhelming speed in backside pursuit.

Tight end play is integral to the modern NFL offense. Every play caller would love to have a guy who can block in-line, run past linebackers, and out-muscle defensive backs. It’s worked pretty well for the Chiefs over the last few years.

NFL draft, a defensive player wasn't selected in the first round until the Indianapolis Colts selected edge defender Laiatu Latu with the No. 15 overall pick. This will not be the case in the 2025 NFL draft as defense promises to dominate the first round.