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Sports Stars of Tomorrow 2023 NFL Preview: Top Players on Defense

August 21, 2023
Former high school stars now rank among the NFL's best defenders.

Joey and Nick Bosa competed against each other before competing together at St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida. That sibling rivalry produced two of the NFL's premier pass rushers—Nick led the league in sacks last season.

Myles Garrett emerged from Martin High School in Arlington, Texas as a freakish edge rusher with four Pro Bowl appearances. These defenders prove that elite high school programs consistently develop NFL-caliber talent.