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Picking 5 of the NFL’s best players under 26 years old

By Sayre Bedinger

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 30: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 30: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field during player introductions before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field during player introductions before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

3. Bradley Chubb, DE, Denver Broncos

If you’re building the foundation of a team, I think you’ve got to have at least one if not two good edge defenders.

I’m taking Bradley Chubb as my top edge defender and I’m projecting here a bit, even though Chubb probably had the quietest 12-sack rookie season of all-time.

Playing opposite Von Miller, Chubb is not always going to have the spotlight, but his 12 sacks as a rookie did not come cheap and he wasn’t just playing cleanup duty or anything like that.

We know from his days at NC State that Chubb is a polished player already at this point who is only going to get better. He converts speed to power as well as just about anyone, and has the ability to set the edge in any type of defense.

Chubb also showed he’s no slouch in coverage this past season, a pleasant surprise in a pinch.

This guy is going to be a star for a long time.

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