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New Orleans Saints offensive guard Nick Easton (62) runs through drills at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Los Angeles Chargers

Najee Harris comes out of the Alabama football ranks as arguably the best running back in the 2021 NFL Draft but where would he fit best?

Last year near the trade deadline, general manager John Schneider addressed the team’s disappointing pass rush by obtaining defensive end Carlos Dunlap via trade from the Cincinnati Bengals. And last summer, the Seahawks gave up plenty in a deal with the New York Jets to add safety Jamal Adams. This duo wound up combining for 14.5 sacks, 9.5 of those by Adams.

Jefferson makes tight, efficient cuts in claustrophobic quarters, and runs with a wide base that allows him to absorb off-target contact and keep churning upfield when on the hunt.Kansas City Chiefs

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The skinny: Brown was a 4-star Rivals recruit (top 250 nationally) who initially committed to Texas A&M, switched to Alabama and then flipped back to the Aggies coming out of high school. After making the All-SEC Freshman Team as a reserve in 2018, Brown’s snaps increased in 2019, when he made 11 starts in 13 games. But his breakout season came in 2020 when Brown notched 5.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss and was named first-team all-conference.Jacksonville Jaguars

Revamping the entire team from top to bottom is certainly not out of the question. And that could include a pretty solid performer in versatile Brandon Linder. When available, he’s been a starter along the interior of the offensive line. But in seven seasons, he’s missed 33 out of 112 regular-season games. He started all 16 contests in 2019 but the previous year and in ’20, he was limited to nine contests. There could be an interesting decision in regards to the 2014 third-round pick from the University of Miami. And speaking of the offensive front…

The Bears first signed Vaughters to a future/reserve contract in 2019, and played in 14 games for the Bears last season. He notched 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2020.Minnesota Vikings