Trae Waynes

Waynes seems to have shed the bust label that seemed destined for him after the slow start to his career. In fact, the 2015 first-rounder set a career-high 65 tackles in 2017 while putting together the second of his two consecutive seasons with at least 11 pass breakups. As long as he plays opposite 2017 first-team All-Pro corner Xavier Rhodes, Waynes should continue to receive plenty of attention from opposing quarterbacks, which has the potential to lead to a big year, statistically speaking.

Waynes will likely start at left cornerback with Terence Newman moving to a nickelback or a reserve role.

The 2015 first-round draft pick will compete with Newman for a starting job at cornerback. Waynes will need to reduce his pass interference penalties to win the role as he was slow to adjust to NFL rules last season.

Waynes was selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, 11th overall. He'll compete for a starting cornernback role in training camp, but likely begins the season as the team's nickel back. He has top-shelf speed (4.31-second 40-yard dash) and a lot of experience in a Michigan State defense that emphasizes physicality, so Waynes should have no trouble taking up a press-corner mentality despite his light frame (6-foot, 186 pounds).