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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
57 |
|
6-1
233lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-1 | 4.75 | 78 | 472 |
60.0
|
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers... |
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... |
61 |
|
6-0
232lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-0 | 4.75 | 85 | 527.3 |
58.4
|
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Patterson shows good quickness... |