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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 |
|
6-4
248lbs
4.71
|
LB/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-4 | 4.71 | 61 | 334.2 |
75.0
|
Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and Jones quickly disengages... |
28 |
|
6-4
247lbs
4.48
|
LB/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-4 | 4.48 | 38 | 220.7 |
78.5
|
His long limbs and strong core strength allow him to power through blockers, and Beal has the flexibility to loop inside and get home on... |
9 |
|
6-2
246lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
246lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 21 | 96.9 |
84.6
|
Noah Sewel is a classic throwback middle linebacker. He's excellent against the run and his tackling ability is outstanding and rarely... |
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.... |
33 |
|
6-1
243lbs
4.78
|
LB |
|
243lbs | 6-1 | 4.78 | 45 | 284 |
77.0
|
Greenhagen can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it... |
60 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.96
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.96 | 83 | 516.7 |
58.5
|
Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to... |
8 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.65
|
OLB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 18 | 89.6 |
84.7
|
Nick Herbig has proved to be a massively productive player at the college level. He's put up huge pass-rushing numbers for the... |
41 |
|
6-3
239lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 72 | 449.7 |
73.7
|
Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play. Heads-up defender who shows good field awareness. Gives effort between the... |
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... |
30 |
|
6-1
237lbs
4.47
|
LB/ED |
|
237lbs | 6-1 | 4.47 | 27 | 154.7 |
78.3
|
Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which Abdullah uses with impressive... |
36 |
|
6-3
237lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
237lbs | 6-3 | 4.45 | 55 | 318 |
74.3
|
VanSumeren has good movement skills with decent range. And VanSumeren proved capable of holding up in zone coverage and can be used as an... |
58 |
|
6-1
236lbs
4.76
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-1 | 4.76 | 82 | 509.3 |
59.1
|
Slade-Matautia shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. Looks the part. Good... |