If you think about it, the NFL draft is a lot like a dating show. Prospects put together tape that teams/producers watch and a select few are brought in to make a pitch as to why they should be chosen.

We'll save the rose ceremony for another day but here, we'll play matchmaker for the 2024 class' top edge defenders, defensive linemen and linebackers by pairing each of them with an ideal landing spot.

The players selected are based on Bleacher Report's latest big board, and reason for why each team would be the best fit can vary from prospect to prospect.

For some, the opportunity to play right away would be ideal, while it would be best for others to develop and avoid being immediately thrown into the fire. So each team's supporting cast and scheme will play a factor.

Jared Verse: Chicago Bears

While other outlets may feel differently, Jared Verse has comfortably sat atop B/R's edge rankings all season. That's primarily due to his diverse pass-rush arsenal, as he's shown the ability to win with power and finesse moves.

"Part of what makes Verse such a coveted prospect is his blend of strength and athleticism," the Florida State product's scouting report says. "He can put offensive tackles on their heels with his ability to turn speed to power as a pass-rusher, and he has good use of hands paired with the bend to win around the edge using finesse moves like a cross chop or arm over."

Verse is also a physical run defender who can come in and be an immediate starter in the trenches. The Chicago Bears would be wise to pair him with Montez Sweat, who shares a similar skill set and could be a great mentor for the rookie.

The Bears are currently slated to start DeMarcus Walker at the defensive end spot opposite of Sweat, and while Walker is a solid player, the team can find an upgrade from the seven-year veteran in the draft. Spending the ninth pick or trading back and drafting Verse would be a good move.

Also, the former Seminole projects better as a hand-in-the-ground defensive end rather than a standup linebacker, making him good fit in the Bears' scheme. That's also why Chicago is the more ideal landing spot for him than Atlanta, who could also use an edge-rusher.

Dallas Turner: Atlanta Falcons

A big reason Dallas Turner is one of the top edge-rushers in this year's draft class is because he's a top-tier athlete. He proved that at the NFL combine by earning an elite RAS in every drill he participated in, and that shows up on the field.

"Turner's athleticism stands out as a pass-rusher, as he's able to execute a difficult ghost rush move at a high level," the Alabama product's scouting report reads. "A lot of that has to do with his bend, as he has a limber lower half to turn tight corners at the top of the rush. The latter also pops up during his dip-rip move and when he wins around the edge in general."

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons defense has a major need for a pass-rusher. Calais Campbell and Bud Dupree tied for the team lead with 6.5 sacks last year and neither player is currently on the roster. Dupree's absence leaves Lorenzo Carter, who started just one game last year, as the team's other first-string outside linebacker opposite of Arnold Ebiketie.

Turner would be an upgrade and has more upside than Carter, and the former would be a great fit in new head coach Raheem Morris' scheme. As the Rams' defensive coordinator in 2023, Morris got the most out of rookie third-round pick Byron Young, who racked up eight sacks.

Young and Turner are similar types of players, but the latter has more talent, so he could become a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate under Morris in Atlanta.

Laiatu Latu: Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have been a popular landing spot for Laiatu Latu in mock drafts, including in B/R's latest edition, and for good reason. Now that Aaron Donald is retired, the Rams could use some help putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and Latu showed several pass-rush moves that he can win with in college that will transfer over to the NFL.

"Active hands and fluid hips allow him to have a handful of pass-rush moves he can win with like a hand-swipe, arm-over and cross-chop," the UCLA product's scouting report says.

"There aren't many draft prospects who have Laiatu Latu's combination of size, athleticism and quickness. That helps him as a pass-rusher, as he can win with both finesse and power moves, giving him one of the best and most complete arsenals in this year's class."

While the former Bruin won't line up as a 3-technique like Donald did, Los Angeles has Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist Kobie Turner to fill that role. With Turner on the inside and fellow second-year pro Byron Young at the other edge, the Rams would have an excellent trio of young pass-rushers by adding Latu to the mix.

It might take three guys to replace what the future Hall of Famer brought to the table, but that's the defense's best shot at replicating Donald's production.

Chop Robinson: Baltimore Ravens

Three years ago the Baltimore Ravens spent a late-first-round pick on an edge-rusher out of Penn State who had underwhelming production but showed a lot of promising traits in Odafe Oweh. Does that profile sound familiar?

It should because that's a good description of the type of prospect Chop Robinson is. "The Penn State product also has a lot more traits than production right now, making him more of a project," Robinson's scouting report says.

"He has made a handful of impactful plays via sacks and tackles for loss, but the consistency play in and play out just isn't there right now. He needs to add some size to be more stout against the run, which should coincide with more production."

But beyond fitting the profile that the Ravens seem to be looking for at the position, the way the team's defense is built makes the former Nittany Lion a good fit. Baltimore already has veterans Oweh and Kyle Van Noy to serve as the starting outside linebackers and take care of the early down responsibilities.

So Robinson could have a year or two to develop and become stronger against the run while serving as a sub-package pass-rusher as a rookie. That way he doesn't get thrown into the fire and can take over when Oweh's contract expires, which could be at the end of 2024 or 2025 depending on if the Ravens pick up the veteran's fifth-year option.

Byron Murphy II: Minnesota Vikings

A big reason Byron Murphy II shot up draft boards this season is he showed a lot of improvement as a pass-rusher. He went from recording three sacks in his first two seasons at Texas combined to logging five this past fall and was pretty consistent at generating pressure overall. But what's even more promising is the 21-year-old still has room for growth.

"As a pass-rusher, the Longhorn's best moves right now are a rip move or an arm-over," his scouting report reads. "He's shown flashes of winning with push-pull or hump-by moves, but he's still fleshing those out and needs to be more consistent with them to be a staple in his arsenal. His bull rush is inconsistent, as his leg drive after contact could use some work."

Murphy would be a good fit with the Minnesota Vikings as the team's defense could use an interior pass-rusher. Last season, Harrison Phillips led the position group with a career-high three sacks and only logged 21 total pressures in 17 games, per Pro Football Focus.

While the Vikings signed Jerry Tillery to help solve that issue, Tillery has struggled against the run throughout his career. Meanwhile, Murphy is also a strong run defender, so he could take over the starting role and allow the free-agent signing to be fresh on third downs and contribute as a situational rusher.

Between those two, Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota's pass rush would be much more promising heading into the fall.

Jer'Zhan Newton: Los Angeles Chargers

If it wasn't for a lack of ideal size and arm length, Jer'Zhan Newton would be a slam-dunk top-15 pick as a defensive tackle since he's a pretty complete player.

"Newton is just a disruptive player overall," his scouting report says. "He's strong and stout at the point of attack against the run to stun offensive linemen and stay in his gap. He also has little to no issues getting off blocks and can make plays outside of his gap with his impressive blend of strength and athleticism.

"As a pass-rusher, Newton has very active hands to 'beat the hands, beat the man' and add to his pass-rush repertoire. He has a handful of moves he can win with around the edges and has impressive bend for a defensive tackle. He's also flashed some athleticism/agility to be an effective looper in line games and continues to grow as a rusher."

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers have a solid interior run defender in Poona Ford and a solid pass-rusher in Morgan Fox, but they could use an every-down contributor at the position. Also, Ford's and Fox's contracts expire at the end of the season, so the Chargers are likely going to need a defensive tackle next offseason anyway.

Newton would draw plenty of one-on-one blocks playing with Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu, giving Los Angeles four disruptive pass-rushers.

Ruke Orhorhoro: New York Giants

The primary reason Ruke Orhorhoro is the third-ranked defensive tackle on B/R's big board is because his potential is through the roof. He has good size and length at 6'4" and 295 pounds with 34-inch arms, and he's an elite athlete who earned a 9.92 RAS out of 10.

That shows up on film too, as the Clemson product is already an impressive run defender and has the potential to grow and become an even better pass-rusher.

"Against the run, Orhorhoro only has a few flaws in his game," his scouting report reads. "He takes on blocks with good leverage and has the upper-body strength to not only gain control of the block but also snap the heads back of offensive linemen. Also, his agility allows him to avoid getting reached.

"... He has a decent bull rush that should translate to the NFL, but he needs to develop another move beyond that. A big reason for that is he's still learning to use his hands; however, Orhorhoro did get much better at playing the hands after contact as this past season went on."

After trading away Leonard Williams midseason last year, the New York Giants could use a well-rounded interior defender. While they did sign Jordan Phillips in free agency, Phillips is coming off a down year, will be 32 years old in September and is only on a one-year deal. So adding the Clemson product for 2025 and beyond wouldn't be a bad idea.

Also, having Dexter Lawrence II, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns and Orhorhoro would give the team four defensive linemen who can wreak havoc in the backfield and are still in their early-to-mid 20s.

Edgerrin Cooper: Cleveland Browns

With how the college and pro games have changed over the last several years, most linebackers need a year or two before they're ready for a big role in the NFL.

That's part of the reason first-round picks have become less common at the position and why Edgerrin Cooper is B/R's highest-graded backer but is still outside of the top 50 prospects overall. The Texas A&M product has potential, but he's still a work in progress as a run defender.

"Speed is Cooper's best asset," his scouting report says. "That helps him in man coverage, as he can cover tight ends and running backs on deep routes. Combined with his impressive lateral movement skills, he rarely is out of phase when playing man. It also helped him rack up sacks as a spy since he can close on ball-carriers in a hurry.

"As a run defender, Cooper reads gap runs quickly and can beat offensive linemen to the spot. However, when he can't use his movement skills to slip blocks, he's too wiry to hold his ground and will get pushed out of the gap. He needs to add size and strength to be effective on early downs in the NFL."

The 22-year-old could use a season in which he plays behind a veteran and focuses on getting bigger and stronger, which the Cleveland Browns can provide. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is currently the team's starting WILL linebacker but is about to enter a contract year, providing a situation where Cooper can sit as a rookie and then take over in year two.

Also, the Browns have a strong defensive line that can help keep the young linebacker clean and do what he does best: run and chase the ball.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr.: Philadelphia Eagles

Jeremiah Trotter Sr. was a four-time Pro Bowler for the Philadelphia Eagles, so it's only fitting that Jeremiah Trotter Jr. would follow in his father's footsteps.

This pairing may be in the works as Eagles general manager Howie Roseman didn't name the Clemson linebacker specifically but recently said, "It's hard not to want to keep guys who have Philly ties, who understand what it's like to play here," via Pro Football Talk. Roseman also mentioned that it's a "plus" to bring someone in who knows the atmosphere.

But beyond family ties to the organization, Trotter would be a good fit on the field as he can impact the passing game in multiple ways.

"He's pretty athletic and anticipates throws well by reading the quarterback's eyes, making him a good middle hook defender in zone coverage," the former Tiger's scouting report reads. "His athletic ability also helps him win as a pass-rusher, as he's been highly productive in that regard for an off-ball linebacker."

Trotter racked up 12 sacks over his last two seasons in college, and while Philadelphia signed Devin White this offseason to fill a similar role, White is only on a one-year contract. So this could be a good situation where the rookie sits or is a backup for a year and then becomes a starter moving forward.

Junior Colson: Seattle Seahawks

Out of all the linebackers in this year's draft class, an argument could be made that Junior Colson has the best chance at becoming the most well-rounded player. He has good size at 6'2" and nearly 240 pounds and shows promise in coverage and as a run defender.

"In man coverage, he uses his hands well and has the speed to carry tight ends and running backs on vertical routes along with the change-of-direction skills to stay in phase on short-to-intermediate routes," the former Wolverine's scouting report says.

"Colson's movement skills, combined with his instincts and ability to read the quarterback's eyes, help him tighten throwing windows when playing zone coverage. ... Against the run, Colson will occasionally be able to use his change of direction and quickness to make offensive linemen miss in space. Also, his speed can be effective when coming downhill."

The Michigan product's instincts against the run need some work, which leads to some questions about whether he's capable of being an immediate starter. However, with what the Seattle Seahawks have at linebacker, that could be a good situation for him and the organization.

Seattle lost last year's starters Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks in free agency but signed Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson to one-year deals. So the Seahawks could draft Colson and have two veteran starting options in case the rookie isn't quite ready, and if he is, then the front office can let either Baker or Dodson walk in the offseason.