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2026 CBS Sports NFL All-Breakout Team: Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter headline defensive rising stars
CBS Sports NFL · Carter Bahns ·
CBS Sports NFL writers and analysts selected the defensive players poised to take the next step in 2026, with a two-way player making the list on this side of the ball
What it means for your draft
Positive fantasy impact — expect draft capital and ADP to firm up.
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