Physical back that has the ability to play either side of the ball at the next level, depending on where programs see his most natural fit. @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/Fe6qSkJXWz, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 25, 2022, The No. Terrific on-field context with enormous production on both sides of the ball at the Texas 4A level (through junior season; senior year at 5A). * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Ridiculously productive with 1,700 yards of total offense and 27 touchdowns and 40 tackles, including seven sacks. Displays good short area explosiveness and change of direction ability, flashing some make you miss ability in the open field. If you cant make it to the game in person, the game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. His three forced fumbles were also tied for sixth in the country. Mosley, Alabama 2. Player to watch. Jeremiah Trotter Jr with a pick6 off Spencer Rattler???? Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed. pic.twitter.com/dIoT3CCCzG, Max Chadwick (@Chad_Maxwick) February 13, 2023. Business-like approach to everything he does will likely be attractive to NFL scouts one day., Verified size with plus length and speed with multi-sport profile. , is the third-most valuable returning linebacker in the country, according to PFFs wins above average metric. Tennessee has one of the top recruiting classes in the SEC. Will need to adjust to the speed of big-time college football, but high football IQ combined with athletic profile (his 7.15 in the L-drill is one of the best in the 2023 class) suggests that he can eventually emerge as an impact player on Saturdays. He ranked second among all linebackers in the country with 18 quarterback knockdowns (sacks/hits) and was tied for second in the country with four forced fumbles. He may not be super rangy in coverage. Honorable mention goes out to Willie Lanier, Jim Lynch, Brian Bosworth, Cornelius Bennett, Derrick Brooks, Derrick Thomas, Maxie Baughan, Ray Lewis, George Mira, Jr., Batman Richard Wood, Judge Jeff Davis, Killer Steve Kiner, Jeff Siemon, Rick Redmon, Tim Rossovich, Frank Emanuel, Jerry Robinson, and Chris Spielman. Picking up the slack is Pittsburgh transfer. He also made 13 coverage stops, which ranked in the top 25 for all linebackers in the country. Needs to show he can stack and shed on consistent basis. 1 offensive tackle in the nation, according to On3s consensus ratings. Highly productive considering full-time two-way snaps. Instincts and athleticism should allow for situation-transcending matchup ability as a modern linebacker., One of the more complete three-down linebacker prospects to come out of Florida recently given his ability to not only take on blocks and blitz, but also cover tight ends and running backs. Now hell be making plays for @GoBearcatsFB pic.twitter.com/gxdj5GDjOP, PFF College (@PFF_College) June 5, 2022. Five best college football linebackers in the transfer portal. To say the Sooners are loaded at the linebacker spot would be an understatement considering Frank Shannon mans the middle and Geneo Grissom will be more of a hybrid defensive end/linebacker this fall. Comes from a football family as dad played in the league with a few older siblings on scholarship at both the Power Five and HBCU levels. Chris Has great play speed. The Rebels even used him inside towards the end of the season. Flashes chase-down speed with an exceptionally broad pursuit range. The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. Drayk Bowen Andrean (Merrillville, IN) LB. Since 2019, the former walk-on has earned 80.0-plus coverage, run-defense and pass-rush grades, the only returning Power Five linebacker to accomplish that feat. He is really sudden in his movements when the ball gets to the edge and he quickly flashes against screen passes. Willing to fight through double teams. . Diagnosis whats going on in front of him better than most his age. Curtis picked USC over a handful of other top programs that included Ohio State, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Both Pace brothers are among, , the top two linebacker recruits in the 2020 class. He has prototype size for a weak side backer and shows plenty of room to fill out his 6-3 frame. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Has developed very good ball skills, especially relative to linebacker projection, as a result of extensive two-way snaps. Uses length well when breaking down. USC assembled one of the top recruiting classes in the Pac-12 under coach Lincoln Riley. Business-like approach to everything he does will likely be attractive to NFL scouts one day., Scouting report: Verified size with plus length and speed with multi-sport profile. NA 204 258. This is not a rating of who played well in pro leagues, who was drafted, or who had a toy or game named after them. Can re-direct and move along line of scrimmage. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. Has plenty of room for frame growth and can easily add 25 pounds without losing athletic traits. Along with senior S Ibraheim Campbell, they head a strong defensive back seven for the Wildcats. Has done nothing but produce since he was a freshman at one of the Sunshine States more tradition-rich high school programs totaling over 250 tackles, 12 sacks and 5 interceptions his first three years on varsity. Has burst to get across the face of offensive tackle. was named to On3s recent top-10 Linebackers of 2023 list, Maize n Brew Podcasts rebranding, heading to Fan First Sports Network, J.J. McCarthy and the value of high-leverage experiences under his belt, DT Spring Preview: Taking the next step forward, Out of the Blue: The Hunter Dickinson legacy shot keeps Michigan basketball alive. LSU is one of only four schools with multiple linebackers in PFFs top 25. There is big-time buzz about Ohio State's C.J. What's the book on the edge rusher heading into the '22 college football season? Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Scouting report: Physically strong player who is a weight room warrior. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. As a result he was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2018 and second-team the other two years. In the passing game, he can carry slot receivers down the hashes, blitz off the slot, spy the quarterback and pretty much anything you ask of him, because of how loose he is in space. Plays with a physicality beyond his current size. Please note that NFL projection is not taken into account here. With two linebackers cracking the top five of this list, Clemson easily has the best linebacking corps in the country heading into next season. Just separating what makes a great college LB versus what translates to the next level isn't easy. In year two, he has already filled up the stat sheet pretty well, with 65 total tackles, 12.5 of them for a loss, 6.5 sacks and two passes broken up. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report, supplying a striking NFL comparison in the process. Vast pursuit range. Thats because his younger brother, Francis, is currently committed to the Hurricanes as a top-five recruit and the No. Intelligent player that has a good feel for whats going on around him, which isnt surprising given the fact that his father is an NFL defensive coordinator. Unfortunately he is overshoots his run fits at times, creating cutback opportunities, and while they bring him off the edge quite a bit, he doesnt bring a whole lot as a pass-rusher, while aiming at the wrong hip of the QB at times. Run it back! Also posted a 45-6 shot put PR during junior track and field season and played heavy minutes for his basketball team in Winter 2021-22. Last season, he injured his foot after just one game and missed the rest of the season. Sewell has lived up to the hype and is the No. If he can bounce back, this ranking will be too low for the Tigers. Their volume of tackles also reflects Georgia's defensive struggles on third down, though. Will need to cut down on the few mistakes he makes and keep mastering his craft, but should be viewed as one of the top backers in the class of 2023. Can engage and still drive legs to get around corner on blitz. Take a conference-by-conference look at college football's best linebacker tandems. The top 10 linebacker corps in college football ahead of the 2022 season 1. The junior has allowed only 172 receiving yards in that span, the fifth fewest for Power Five linebackers. this past season and is the most valuable returning linebacker according to PFFs, Dumas-Johnson is the next great Georgia linebacker, following past Bulldog greats such as. Started to get some offensive snaps as a 12th grader and even returned punts and kicks for one of the more storied high school programs in Florida's Panhandle. The Basic Blues Podcast (@BasicBluesPod) February 8, 2023. Has NFL draft potential. Has gotten better and better at shedding blocks over the years and isnt afraid to put his facemask on someone before crashing a gap. In coverage, he is primarily responsible for shallow zones, but I think he has become much more light on his feet in 2020, in terms of the ground he can cover, which has led to four INTs in seven games (including a pair of pick-sixes), but it also allows him to be more aggressive with shooting gaps, putting him at 7.5 TFLs already, including one for a safety against UCF. Georgia signed three of the top five linebackers in the class, including four-star recruit Raylen Wilson. His 34.5% pressure rate last year ranked second among Power Five linebackers. Thats because his younger brother, Francis, is currently committed to the Hurricanes as a top-five recruit and the No. Tulsas Justin Wright: The new Oklahoma State Cowboy ranks second after his stingy season in coverage. Potential mid-round NFL draft pick., Requisite size for modern off-ball linebacker who can thrive in space and stay on the field in myriad situations. 9 amongst his peers across the nation. On the spring roster, Hausmann is listed at 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds. Dumas-Johnson is the next great Georgia linebacker, following past Bulldog greats such as Roquan Smith and Nakobe Dean. He tended to overshadow Kendricks (6-0, 230) a little, but the senior has led the team in tackles the past two seasons and is the leader of the defense no matter what the situation is. Not only gets downhill in hurry, but will quickly sift through traffic and get outside the hashes to wrangle a ball carrier. Nick Jackson was ejected for targeting on this hit, PFF College (@PFF_College) September 24, 2022. The junior made first contact on a ball carrier 122 times this season, which was 15 more than the next-closest defender in college football. While at Clemson in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. In the pass game, he has a safety-like skill-set, with a very natural ability to move any direction and take away throwing windows. Using his rankings and PFF-exclusive stats, here are the 10 best linebacking corps in the country. However, hes more than willing to shoot through one half of the blockers and funnel the ball back inside on perimeter-oriented runs, or just hit a crease and create negative plays when the opportunity arises. Not only can break 11 seconds on the track in the 100-meter dash, but has also almost hit 23 MPH on the Catapult GPS system in pads. Hes No. Stanford head coach David Shaw is stepping down after 12 seasons at the helm of the Cardinal program. The highest-graded returning Power Five linebacker? got off to a hot start last year with an 82.4 overall grade through Week 4, third among Power Five linebackers. Plays with leverage and bends well in lower body. His 34.5% pressure rate last year ranked second among Power Five linebackers. pic.twitter.com/b5jXmoItKO, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 5, 2022. The Florida transfer was one of four Power Five linebackers who held top-15 grades both as a pass-rusher and in coverage this past season. Gets off quickly at snap. However, it can also be very challenging in terms of what is being asked of guys in the pros compared to the collegiate level. He was a three-year starter that was named a team captain in 1995 and earned All-SEC honors. The top 15 signees are attending 11 different schools. pic.twitter.com/igZKc1F8YQ, Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) January 10, 2023. University of Oregon pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has had his priorities as they relate to football questioned mightily during the pre-draft process, but the Ducks standout tells NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe it's a lot of misinformation he's ready to prove wrong beginning once he hears his name called in Thursday's first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Bethune-Cookman University has agreed in principle for Ed Reed to become the school's new head football coach, the university announced on Tuesday. Not only gets downhill in hurry, but will quickly sift through traffic and get outside the hashes to wrangle a ball carrier. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 95 overall) all got a draft call. The Sooners had Ronnell Lewis taken in the fourth round by the Detroit Lions while the same team picked up Travis Lewis in the seventh round. Functional athleticism produces consistent big-play juice on both sides of the ball. Projects as a high level multi-year starter at a Power Five program.. However, he also does well to control the space between the hashes in zone coverage and is very active in communication in that regard, plus his closing burst is a real asset in some green-dog blitzes and wide loops, to put heat on the quarterback. Top 15 Best Linebackers in College Football 1. Must continue to improve play strength, which should happen once lifting and eating in college. Wright will join Oklahoma State next season with one year of eligibility remaining. More than likely projects to an off-ball weak side backer role at the next level on the defensive side of the ball. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Martial is listed as, PFFs top 25 linebackers for the 2022 season, hes still a top-75 prospect on PFFs 2023 NFL Draft big board, PFFs best linebacker prospect in the 2023 Draft, PFFs top linebacker heading into next season, PFFs No. Excels on contact, exhibiting excellent play strength and power at the point of attack. Ernest Hausmann, who transferred to Michigan after one season at Nebraska, was named to On3s recent top-10 Linebackers of 2023 list. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In his first year as a starter, he missed just three percent of his tackles and in 2019 he led the Bulldogs with 89 total tackles. The sophomore led the SEC this season with a 79.9 run-defense grade. His 26 pressures in 2021 trailed only Trenton Simpson among ACC linebackers. Best suited to play inside linebacker but possesses some traits to play outside. Here are the top 10 linebackers returning to college football next season. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. PFFs lead college analyst Anthony Treash. and is arguably the best linebacker in the country on passing downs. He was named Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year for good reason and has tremendous upside going forward. Athleticism shows when dropping into coverage. For the Tigers, Barkevious Mingo (Browns, first round, No. His 17 tackles for loss/no gain were fifth in that same group as well. Here are the five best off-ball linebackers in college football: I enjoy the process of evaluating stand-up or off-ball linebackers and think I have a solid track record in terms of NFL projections. Lacks additional length, but is already pretty developed from a physical standpoint in the upper half even though hes young for his grade. Honorable mentions: Troy Brown (Central Michigan), Ivan Pace Jr. (Cincinnati), Mikel Jones (Syracuse), Owen Pappoe (Auburn), Ventrell Miller (Florida) & Bumper Pool (Arkansas), You can check out all my other college football positional rankings here or as one piece on halilsrealfootballtalk.com, Be the first one to comment on this story. Athletic, physical, violent off-ball linebacker who occasionally steps to the line of scrimmage. Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. -esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. The West Virginia defense was a top unit in all of college football but they lost one of their top defenders in Tony Fields. 11 is reserved for the elite linebackers at Penn State, as Parsons. Around the 6-foot-1, 210- to 215-pound range entering senior season with build that should support 230-pound neighborhood if desired. He meets ball-carriers head-on in the hole and even when he doesnt get that clear shot, he has strong arms to still bring those guys to the ground, making him a very reliable tackler. So, what's the book on the quarterback heading into the 2022 college football season? He has some good lateral agility to side-step blockers, but rarely fights through creases and stops the momentum of ball-carriers around the line of scrimmage. Samson Ebukam was the San Francisco 49ers' Desire to make those around him better also a pretty unique trait in the year 2022. This joker for the Notre Dame defense plays the ROVER spot primarily, where he can cover slot receivers one-on-one and shows no discomfort playing in space, plus he looks like a cannonball when coming on blitzes off the edge. Owner of a 4.62 40 and 100-meter times of 11.16 and 11.18. Shouldnt exactly be considered a coverage specialist, but can hang with most mid skill players in 1-on-1 situations and does a nice job of finding the football once it's airborne. Flashes above average patience and vision at the line of scrimmage, showing the ability to hit the hole quickly. Plays outside shoulder on the swing pass, creates good separation and delivers a nice tackle on the RB. Despite playing just two games, hes still a top-75 prospect on PFFs 2023 NFL Draft big board, which says a lot about his potential. Moses was supposed to head the Alabama defense in 2019 after a lot departures in the front-seven, but with him missing the entire season, that entire unit suffered and did not live up to their usual standards. looked strong in coverage last year with a 79.3 grade that ranked 11th in the Power Five. Clemsons Jeremiah Trotter Jr.: The sophomore leads this list and is living up to his father, a former All-Pro LSUs Harold Perkins Jr.: The true freshman is second on Rather instinctive in the box as a run defender and is quick to read and react. Iowa Hawkeyes First things first, this is not meant to disparage Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell. Owns a rocked-up build at 6-foot, 205 pounds. Northwestern: Chi Chi Ariguzo and Collin Ellis. Does not quit on plays. , who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. Fluid in change of direction to drives on ball. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. In fact, over the past two seasons, the only SEC linebacker with a higher grade than Dumas-Johnson is Dean. College Footballs 20 best linebackers of 2021 1. Last season, he injured his foot after just one game and missed the rest of the season. After going over our top 25 players in the transfer portal as well as our All-Transfer Portal team, here are the five best linebackers searching for new homes. One of the biggest risers from this 2020 season has been this 64, 260 pound-listed linebacker that is the heart of a Hurricanes 21st-ranked scoring defense. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Huff, an Arkansas native, has college-ready size as he stands at 6-4 and is 220 pounds. Oklahoma: Eric Striker and Dominique Alexander. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report on Bulldogs DL Jalen Carter, with a pro comp to a former top-three pick. Now back with him in the lineup, they have really grown this season. He led the nation with 140 tackles in 2021, and hes the Last time a Pac-12 linebacker duo was selected in the same draft: Staying with the same school, UCLA sent Anthony Barr to the Minnesota Vikings with the ninth overall pick and Jordan Zumwalt to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round in the 2014 NFL Draft. Leading the Hawkeyes is. Defensive leader for state title-winning team as junior. Browns 75.6 coverage grade over the past two seasons is a top-25 mark among Power Five linebackers. Uses length well when breaking down. The redshirt junior is a menace when coming downhill, as he was the only Power Five linebacker who earned 85-plus grades as both a pass-rusher and run-defender. Body control shines as a receiver when he adjusts to the ball and uses his size to shield defenders. Mike Jones Jr. rounds out the list at No. Has some stack-and-shed ability but needs to continue to develop it. Go Pokes???? Please logout and login again. Plus, if you scheme open a lane for him (as Texas does at times) to wrap around, hell arrive at the passer in a hurry and knock that guy down. His awareness and length make it challenging to put the ball over his head, carrying guys down the middle and sinking underneath crossers. Perkins is Micah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. WebEthan Wesloski McKinney Boyd (McKinney, TX) LB. Hicks was the crown jewel of the Buckeyes top-five recruiting class from the 2022 cycle, but his role as a freshman was limited to special The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. Traits and pro-like mentality suggests that he can emerge as a trusted contributor for a Top 25 program and eventually an impact player. Not one, not two, but three Iowa linebackers made PFFs top 25 list, the only school in the country to accomplish such a feat. Excellent closing ability on defense. The Eleven Greatest College Linebackers, 1958-2008 11) D. D. Lewis: Mississippi State 1965-'67, Member of College Football Hall of Fame 10) Randy So, when it was announced that Carter, a true freshman, would also wear that number, it raised some eyebrows. after posting a 71.8 grade last season, second among returning SEC linebackers. Vast pursuit range. Weve already seen him bat passes into the air and for his secondary players to dive for. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Texas is ranked behind Alabama and Georgia for the best recruiting class in the 247Sports rankings. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Has great play speed. Needs to continue to develop upper body strength to handle physical nature of college game in the box. Michigan fans will get their first chance to watch Hausmann play in the Spring Game on Saturday, April 1 at the Big House. Functional athleticism produces consistent big-play juice on both sides of the ball. As we head toward the 2022 college football season, the Will Levis hype train is picking up steam. Strong tackler in space. One school to keep an eye out for Mauigoa is Miami (FL). Durable and reliable. Alexander really came on strong as a true freshman last year, making 19 tackles in his first start against Texas and forcing a big fumble in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama. Not long but owns frame space to add mass, though not too much more is needed as a modern in-space defender. Long-term positional home has been in question in the past, but functional athleticism and playmaking ability are not. A downhill inside runner that plays in a triple option offense, Perkins has the ability to project to both a power or zone scheme at the next level. Hes actually on track for slightly better numbers this season. Ability to close gaps without a doubt a strength at this point in his career. Has plenty of room for frame growth and can easily add 25 pounds without losing athletic traits. The younger Trotter excels on passing plays, as he was the only Power Five linebacker with 80-plus grades as a pass-rusher and in coverage. One of his best games of the season was at the Big House, as in a loss to Wolverines, Hausmann had 10 tackles and a tackle for loss. , but what about the best position groups? WebForty Time Secs 4.52 Player Summary Being the leader of the best defense in college football is enabling Nakobe Dean, to build a case for himself to be the first linebacker off #2 RANKED - SCOUTING REPORT 0 Devin Lloyd POSITION RANK #2 OUR RATING 89.9 OLB All Scouts Average Overall Rank 18.2 All Scouts Average Position Rank 1 Height Feet 6-3 We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Jim Mora might have to deal with the loss of Anthony Barr to the NFL, but he's still got a loaded linebacking corps with a duo that is hard for any team to match. Featured primarily as a stand-up edge player early on in his prep career, which in turn taught him how to win with a chop or a simple dip of the shoulder. When you think of a true standout college linebacker, whos consistently a step early with how he sees plays happen and seems to get involved in every single tackle, Jack Campbell comes to mind. High-level athlete also plays receiver. High upside athlete that can potentially provide value on either side of the ball and on multiple special teams units. 25 after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Georgia has also used him as a blitzer on passing down frequently, to create negative plays. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane linebacker Justin Wright (30) runs back an Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report on the Crimson Tide quarterback after studying his game tape. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. Perkins was a top-10 recruit in the 2022 class, which may have been too low. Now that we know who will continue playing on Saturdays next fall, let's take an early look at the top returning players at every position. Check out the top 10 players from Georgia to play in the NFL. 8 linebacker in college football for the 2022 season. One of the more promising inside backer prospects to come out of the Sunshine State in recent years given how he moves and plays in the box. Hes not quite there mentally, just being a step too late in his reactions at times, but hes the full package. He posted 80.0-plus grades both in coverage and as a pass-rusher last season, one of only four to do so in the country. He returned to FSU but keeping tabs. All hes done since then is earn a 94.9 career grade, best among FBS linebackers over the past five years. Desire to make those around him better also a pretty unique trait in the year 2022. Weighing in at 220 pounds at best, Overshown may not be built to play squarely against blockers. WebDee Winters Highlightsbest linebacker college football nfl draft Shows speed to chase play down on back side. Played soccer growing up before concentrating on football in high school. Top 10 returning off-ball linebackers in college football Physically strong player who is a weight room warrior. The true freshman is second on this list after a dominant season as a pass-rusher. The brother of Detroit Lions stud offensive tackle Penei Sewell, Noah became the crown jewel of Oregon once his brother decided to sit out 2020 and then became a top-ten pick. As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. Starting alongside him is senior Ashanti Cistrunk, who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. That dropped to 55.3 last year, which ranked 112th in the Power Five. As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. 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