Linebacker Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 |
|
6-4
238lbs
4.52
|
LB/ED |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 64 | 352.6 |
64.5
|
Reacts well to draw plays and misdirection, sniffs out screens to his side of the field. Keeps his eyes in the backfield when rushing the... |
52 |
|
6-3
255lbs
4.88
|
LB/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 71 | 435 |
65.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... |
51 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.74
|
LB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.74 | 73 | 457.3 |
66.8
|
White shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s at his best in coverage.... |
50 |
|
6-0
221lbs
4.84
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-0 | 4.84 | 57 | 320.6 |
69.0
|
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. Baskerville can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler... |
49 |
|
6-2
236lbs
4.69
|
LB/ED |
|
236lbs | 6-2 | 4.69 | 59 | 326.5 |
69.4
|
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Has good balance and short-area burst to... |
48 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.90
|
LB |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 69 | 406 |
53.2
|
He’s a technically sound and consistent tackler, breaking down and wrapping up, with the length and power to swallow up ball carriers.... |
47 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.53
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.53 | 56 | 319.4 |
70.0
|
Heyward has good movement skills with decent range. And Heyward proved capable of holding up in zone coverage and can be used as an... |
46 |
|
6-3
252lbs
4.84
|
LB/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-3 | 4.84 | 44 | 279.5 |
70.0
|
Leota has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. As a pass rusher, Leota shows quickness off the... |
45 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 60 | 329.6 |
71.0
|
He’s a capable blitzer with the ability to close quickly. He’s also very good in coverage, rangy with good awareness in zone coverage, and... |
44 |
|
6-0
232lbs
4.76
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-0 | 4.76 | 77 | 471.3 |
72.0
|
Benson has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. He shows good speed and... |
43 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 67 | 381 |
72.1
|
He’s a natural in coverage, with the movement skills of a defensive back in man coverage against tight ends. He’s outstanding on the... |
42 |
|
6-1
232lbs
4.53
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-1 | 4.53 | 47 | 286.2 |
72.6
|
Has enough twitch and speed to make an impact coming off the edge as a third-down specialist. Banks has good quickness and an excellent... |