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Top pass-rushers in 2021 NFL draft: Kiper and McShay debate, plus risers and sleepers

You already know about the outstanding quarterback class for the 2021 NFL draft. But what about the edge rushers, the most coveted position on the defensive side? NFL draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay are here to catch you up on the chase to be the first pass-rusher off the board in April, with insight into what their draft boards look like as we get closer to bowl season.

Plus, Kiper and McShay pick out big risers in the draft class and highlight an under-the-radar prospect to keep an eye on throughout the rest of the season:

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The race to be the top edge rusher in the 2021 NFL draft