NFL draft preview: Defensive tackles class less distinct By Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Apr 13, 2022 Apr 13, 2022 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is the ninth part of a series previewing each position in the 2022 NFL Draft. Today’s installment looks at defensive tackles.kAm%96 a_aa 4=2DD @7 5676?D:G6 E24<=6D :D?’E E96 DEC@?86DE 8C@FA :? 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