Take: The effects of trading away Brian Burns were sorely felt by a defense that ranked last in the NFL in pass rush win rate, according to ESPN, through Week 17. In racking up 11 sacks en route to earning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Carter proved he can wreck offensive game plans with regularity.

The NFL Draft positions for the 18 teams not in the playoffs are locked in. We take a look at who they might take.

NFL draft is shaping up to be an unpredictable one. Here are our first-round projections after the conclusion of the regular season.