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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.43
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.43 | 7 | 46.9 |
87.3
|
Trenton Simpson is the top linebacker prospect in the 2023 NFL draft class. His impressive physique belies his 240 pounds and he is highly... |
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... |
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... |
65 |
|
6-2
236lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
236lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 84 | 520 |
50.0
|
He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Lasater has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping... |
24 |
|
6-4
236lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 40 | 240 |
79.0
|
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Land has good quickness and an... |
23 |
|
6-2
236lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
236lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 29 | 169.3 |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |