Linebacker Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
17 |
|
6-2
221lbs
4.59
|
LB/ED |
|
221lbs | 6-2 | 4.59 | 30 | 170.6 |
81.3
|
Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle. Mapu will always try to plow into the largest piles... |
9 |
|
6-2
246lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
246lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 21 | 96.9 |
84.6
|
Noah Sewel is a classic throwback middle linebacker. He's excellent against the run and his tackling ability is outstanding and rarely... |
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... |
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... |
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... |