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NFL teams in need of immediate help on defense will have a tricky time finding it in the first round or two of this year’s draft. As usual, edge rushers and cornerbacks are the most highly valued defensive players, but the best of those groups in this year's class doesn't quite stack up to their peers in recent drafts.

FILE - Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner celebrates a sack against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Turner is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft.FILE - Duke quarterback Riley Leonard is tackled by Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse after scrambling for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Fact: Stepped into Will Anderson Jr.'s position with Alabama last season and became an All-American, too.The sons of several former NFL stars are ready to carve their path into the league through the draftLaiatu Latu, 6-4, 259, UCLA Fact: Was a rotational player his first two seasons and injuries cut into his playing time last year, but had only 11 1/2 sacks and 60 total tackles in three years.Scouting report: Powerful player who is stout against the run but might project as a ‘tweener in the NFL, not quite big enough to play inside and not quite quick enough for the edge.Overview: One consensus first-rounder and a few potential late first/early second-rounders among a group with less-than-ideal size but good production.

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