Linebacker Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/25/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
64 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.88 | 80 | 502 |
54.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... |
63 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 81 | 503 |
54.0
|
Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage. Moody has a compact build, but Moody is a crafty edge player who... |
55 |
|
6-2
228lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
228lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 79 | 495.3 |
61.2
|
Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development. Maples will always try to plow into the largest piles and has a good... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
31 |
|
6-2
229lbs
4.71
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-2 | 4.71 | 41 | 248.4 |
78.0
|
Miller has a compact build, but he is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards... |
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... |