Linebacker Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/23/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
19 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.82
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.82 | 33 | 184.4 |
81.0
|
He’s a technically sound and consistent tackler, breaking down and wrapping up, with the length and power to swallow up ball carriers.... |
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... |
1 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.60
|
LB/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 1 | 2 |
93.4
|
Will Anderson Jr. is no doubt an elite edge prospect. He's a very rare prospect in having huge athletic talents - is super strong for his... |
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... |
52 |
|
6-3
255lbs
4.88
|
LB/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 71 | 435 |
65.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-3
229lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-3 | 4.56 | 22 | 108.5 |
81.4
|
DeMarvion Overshown was a high school standout and former top-ranked recruit as a defensive back. He made a change to linebacker halfway... |
5 |
|
6-3
254lbs
4.55
|
LB/ED |
|
254lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 11 | 55.2 |
86.0
|
Derick Hall has a number of elite qualities, he's got elite speed, and overall power as well as outstanding length and has been a... |