Projecting 2018 breakout players at EVERY position: Defensive Line

Here is our projection for the 2018 season’s breakout players at every position:

– Quarterback
– Running Back
– Wide Receiver
– Tight End
– Offensive Line
– Defensive Line
– EDGE
– Linebacker
– Cornerback
– Safety

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Defensive Line

Takkarist McKinley, DE, Atlanta Falcons

USATSI_10458452 — (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)

Takkarist McKinley made some noise during his rookie season. The 2017 First Round selection amassed 8.0 sacks (regular&post season) as well as two forced fumbles in his rookie year. McKinley is a natural pass rusher who showed off a lot of promise in his first season as a Falcon. McKinley is only scratching the surface, and he will make a big jump in 2018. I would expect McKinley to have atleast ten sacks, and more than a couple forced fumbles. Watch out for Tak McKinley off the edge in 2018.

Projected Stats: 10.5 sacks, 42 tackles, 3 forced fumbles

Runner Up: Derek Barnett, DE, Philadelphia Eagles

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