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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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Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) drops back to pass and is pressured by Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) during the first half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) drops back to pass and is pressured by Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) during the first half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Charles Harris, Missouri (6-3, 260) — Film Grade: 81.0

Quick Take: Harris has become a bit of a forgotten man in this deep edge rusher class. However, it would be a mistake to overlook the former Missouri defensive end. He’s athletic, explosive, and quick off the snap.

Combine this with his non-stop motor, and he has the potential of being a true impact player at the next level. Notching 16 sacks and 20 hurries in the past two years as a starter, Harris has proven he can be the leading playmaker on a defense.

He can rush from a two-point stance, put his hand in the dirt, or line up as a three-tech on passing downs. Harris is a versatile weapon on defense that still needs to make strides as a run defender.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (8/10)  2. Play Speed (4/5)  3. Mental Processing (3/5)  4. Play Strength (8/10)  5. Impact (9/10)  6. Run Defense (7/10)  7. Pass Rush (13/15)  8. Hands/Length (8/10)  9. Explosiveness (9/10)  10. Coverage (2/5)  11. Motor/Pursuit (10/10)

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