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2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Here are your top-10 edge prospects

By Dan Dahlke

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after making a sack during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after making a sack during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes on Hawaii Warriors offensive lineman RJ Hollis (74) at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes on Hawaii Warriors offensive lineman RJ Hollis (74) at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Taco Charlton, Michigan (6-6, 272) — Film Grade: 81.5

Quick Take: Charlton is one of the better athletes at the position, and he also has the length and size NFL teams desire on the edge. However, the one major issue with his game seems to be inconsistency.

Charlton can be a very streaky player and disappear for long stretches at a time. He also needs to show more discipline against the run.

Having said this, Charlton possesses everything a team wants in a pass rusher. He has a quick firs step. He bends well around the edge, getting low and flattening his body around the corner. He also plays with tremendous leverage for a player with his length.

He can convert speed to power and get his hands up under the tackles shoulder pads to knock him back on his heels.

If Charlton could just show more consistency and polish his game, he could be a very good edge player in the NFL.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (9/10)  2. Play Speed (4/5)  3. Mental Processing (3.5/5)  4. Play Strength (8/10)  5. Impact (8/10)  6. Run Defense (7/10)  7. Pass Rush (14/15)  8. Hands/Length (9/10)  9. Explosiveness (9/10)  10. Coverage (2/5)  11. Motor/Pursuit (8/10)

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