BEST RATED TACKLING LINEBACKERS 2028 NFL Draft

2028 BEST RATED TACKLING LINEBACKERS

Tackling is the linebacker’s job description, and the grade scores it on every attempt: tackles made, tackles missed, stops for no gain or a loss. Luke Kuechly (Boston College) and Manti Te’o (Notre Dame) both led the country in tackles while missing almost none, which is the combination the grade rewards.

The table ranks this year’s draft-eligible linebackers by tackling grade, alongside pass rush, run defense, coverage and overall rating.

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE COVERAGE Rating
1

Mason
Posa

LB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
99 74 100 91
87.1
2

Cooper
Catalano

LB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
82 79 96 68
81.4
3

Jackson
Forrest

LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
75 88 89 92
82.1
4

Justin
Hill

LB
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
63 63 75 70
82.5