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The media is beginning to note the depth on the defensive roster. This is what differs as compared to recent defensive rosters.

Which Surprise Starter Could Emerge for Each NFL Team in 2017?

New Orleans Saints

LB Alex Anzalone

The Saints depth chart is crowded at linebacker, but there are no standouts and no guaranteed starters. It's going to be a full-on competition when training camp rolls around.

Rookie Alex Anzalone could surprise. Per Mike Mayock of the NFL Network, Anzalone has the physical tools to start early in his career. "He's got great size and athletic ability," Mayock said. "He's a starting linebacker traits-wise."

Anzalone's biggest issue at Florida was staying on the field. If he's healthy, he's probably the most athletically gifted linebacker on the New Orleans roster.

His quickness, speed and coverage ability is valuable in today's pass-wacky NFL.

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