LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles out the pocket against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Linebacker Rankings 2024 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 05/10/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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LB /ED |
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240lbs | 6-4 | 4.45 | 1 | 8.9 |
90.0
|
Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and Turner quickly disengages... |
2 |
|
LB |
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230lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 2 | 17.2 |
87.7
|
Trotter plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and motor to take on and hold ground against much bigger... |
3 |
|
LB /ED |
|
265lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 3 | 33.5 |
87.3
|
Latu has the take on skills to play the Mike, shedding blockers with violent hands and plenty of functional strength. He accelerates... |
4 |
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 4 | 47 |
86.5
|
He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Carter has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping... |
5 |
|
LB |
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215lbs | 6-2 | 4.67 | 5 | 57.3 |
85.5
|
Pace plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and motor to take on and hold ground against much bigger... |
6 |
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 6 | 61 |
85.5
|
Gray can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before... |
7 |
|
LB |
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239lbs | 6-2 | 4.69 | 8 | 76 |
85.0
|
Eichenberg can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it... |
8 |
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 11 | 95 |
84.3
|
Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
9 |
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 9 | 86.3 |
83.8
|
Speights can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Speights also shows good awareness when... |
10 |
|
LB |
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223lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 13 | 103.5 |
83.7
|
Kiser can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Kiser also shows good awareness when... |
11 |
|
LB |
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220lbs | 6-3 | 4.46 | 10 | 89.3 |
83.5
|
Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
12 |
|
LB |
|
200lbs | 6-6 | 4.56 | 12 | 98.7 |
83.3
|
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and... |