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NFL free agency 2019: Top 50 available players

By Conor Myles

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the second half of an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 16, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Bucs defeated the Eagles 27-21. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the second half of an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 16, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Bucs defeated the Eagles 27-21. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

11. Brandon Graham, DE

The last three seasons, Graham has been arguably the most disruptive edge rusher in the NFL. During the defensive end’s previous 53 games, he’s recorded a total of 178 quarterback hurries. The Philadelphia Eagles’ star made even more of a name for himself last year during Super Bowl 52 when he caused the forced fumble on Tom Brady, fueling his team to their first Lombardi trophy.

Graham has experience as a 3-4 outside linebacker edge rusher as well, having played the role from 2013 through 2015. His known versatility will increase his market value even at the age of 30, but Graham’s stellar run defense is nothing to look past, either. Pro Football Focus has the Eagles’ defensive end graded 80 or higher over the past three seasons.

The Eagles are in bad salary cap shape, and many expect them to let Graham leave via free agency. The league is always hungry for star pass rushers, and this puts Graham in line for a huge payday. The Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions or Indianapolis Colts could be interested in the defensive end.

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