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Six teams that improved most on defense in 2016 NFL Draft

4. New Orleans Saints

» Saints' 2016 draft class
The sheer quality of their two top defensive draft picks combined with the needs they filled help land the Saints on this list. I know there are arguments about whether or not Sheldon Rankins deserves to be compared to Aaron Donald as a smaller interior player who can produce big results, but I believe it is worth a discussion.

The Saints also added Vonn Bell at safety and his coverage talent will be a welcome addition for a team that has to face Julio Jones, Kelvin Benjamin and Mike Evans twice a year.

While Canadian defensive tackle David Onyemata might not be ready to compete for reps right away, his power and upside are reminiscent of former Saint Akiem Hicks.

Six teams that improved most on defense in 2016 NFL Draft - NFL.com