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Draft Panel: Best Edge Rusher Not Named Bradley Chubb?

It’s time for what is arguably my favorite article series of the year. We’ve gathered a star-studded panel to answer six pressing questions regarding the 2018 NFL Draft that could have an impact on the San Francisco 49ers.

There’s no better place to start than a look at this year’s top edge rushers. It’s a foregone conclusion that N.C. State’s Bradley Chubb will be the first guy off the board. But who’s next? My overall takeaway from the analysts is that while there are some intriguing names, taking one with the ninth-overall pick may be a reach. There’s obviously the chance that the 49ers fall in love with one of these guys, but in all likelihood, these prospects would only come into play if San Francisco traded down in the first round.