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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5-10
231lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
231lbs | 5-10 | 4.62 | 26 | 142.6 |
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... |
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... |
61 |
|
6-0
232lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-0 | 4.75 | 85 | 527.3 |
58.4
|
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Patterson shows good quickness... |
34 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.72
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 53 | 308.6 |
75.0
|
Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the... |
18 |
|
6-0
232lbs
4.71
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-0 | 4.71 | 28 | 167.4 |
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... |
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... |
57 |
|
6-1
233lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-1 | 4.75 | 78 | 472 |
60.0
|
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers... |
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... |
7 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.66
|
LB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.66 | 6 | 41.9 |
85.3
|
Sanders totally resurrected his college career after transferring from Alabama where he put a season of dominating play. He may suffer as... |
54 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 74 | 467.3 |
62.4
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... |
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... |
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... |