Linebacker Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2023

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

Owen
Pappoe

LB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.39 16 113.5
83.6
Pappoe may not be the biggest or strongest linebacker prospect in the SEC, but he does flash the kind of elite playmaking ability with...
14

Dorian
Williams

LB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
228lbs 6-1 4.49 18 119.2
83.5
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Milano has...
15

Mike
Morris

LB
/ED
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
275lbs 6-5 4.95 17 114.2
82.7
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Morris was especially effective getting to the...
16

Ivan
Pace Jr.

LB
/ED
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
231lbs 5-10 4.62 19 142.7
81.6
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Pace is remarkably instinctive. His spin...
17

DeMarvion
Overshown

LB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
229lbs 6-3 4.56 15 106.7
81.4
DeMarvion Overshown was a high school standout and former top-ranked recruit as a defensive back. He made a change to linebacker halfway...
18

Marte
Mapu

LB
/ED
NE    Mascot
NE  Mascot
221lbs 6-2 4.59 24 173.8
81.3
Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle. Mapu will always try to plow into the largest piles...
19

Ventrell
Miller

LB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.71 21 161.5
81.2
Miller has a compact build, but Miller is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off...
20

Brenton
Cox Jr.

LB
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.82 25 174
81.0
He’s a technically sound and consistent tackler, breaking down and wrapping up, with the length and power to swallow up ball carriers....
21

SirVocea
Dennis

LB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.64 30 219.3
80.5
Dennis has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core strength to chase through traffic and make plays. He’s a...
22

Dee
Winters

LB
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
227lbs 5-11 4.49 27 185
80.4
Winters can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Winters also shows good awareness when...
23

Cam
Jones

LB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
226lbs 6-1 4.69 29 218.4
80.0
Jones has ability as a blitzer, with the length and flexibility to get around the edge. Handles misdirection well with quick...
24

Nick
Hampton

LB
/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.58 22 167
79.1
Hampton has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. He has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage. He...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.