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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
|
6-1
229lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 42 | 261.6 |
74.0
|
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Jones plays bigger than his listed size,... |
38 |
|
6-2
263lbs
4.65
|
LB/ED |
|
263lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 50 | 303.3 |
74.0
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Wheat has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
39 |
|
5-9
210lbs
4.95
|
LB |
|
210lbs | 5-9 | 4.95 | 62 | 335.6 |
74.0
|
Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs. He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the... |
40 |
|
6-0
219lbs
4.59
|
LB |
|
219lbs | 6-0 | 4.59 | 63 | 336 |
74.0
|
Bright has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. Intelligent player who can... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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.... |