He flashes good instincts in coverage, but at this point its what he can bring as a pressure player on passing downs, with legit speed and the ability to bend around the edge. 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. With two linebackers cracking the top five of this list, Clemson easily has the best linebacking corps in the country heading into next season. Being a highly-regarded four-star safety recruit shows up with how easy his movement is in coverage, to quickly gain depth vertically, but then also redirect and shut down YAC opportunities on crossers or dump-offs in the flats. Rice is pretty fluid mover in coverage, who can run downfield with flexed out tight-ends and shut down throws into the flats. He is really sudden in his movements when the ball gets to the edge and he quickly flashes against screen passes. The sophomore was one of three in the Power Five with 75-plus grades as a run-defender, pass-rusher and in coverage. Theres one man to credit for Troy cracking this list, and thats sixth-year senior, He joined Troy as an undersized walk-on in 2017 at just 5-foot-9, 210 pounds. Starting alongside him is senior Ashanti Cistrunk, who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. The Eleven Greatest College Linebackers, 1958-2008 11) D. D. Lewis: Mississippi State 1965-'67, Member of College Football Hall of Fame 10) Randy Thats because his younger brother, Francis, is currently committed to the Hurricanes as a top-five recruit and the No. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. Texas is ranked behind Alabama and Georgia for the best recruiting class in the 247Sports rankings. 211009 Penn St Iowa Fb 029 Jpg. Owner of a 4.62 40 and 100-meter times of 11.16 and 11.18. When I watched those those Notre Dame edge rushers and safeties for the 2020, this guy flashed time and time again. Tone-setter for an FBS-loaded Texas 5A D-I state championship defense as a sophomore and perennially highly-ranked program over final two high school seasons. Instinctual and plays at high rate of speed. Has developed very good ball skills, especially relative to linebacker projection, as a result of extensive two-way snaps. Can play a couple of different roles as he has been used as a stand-up edge rusher or he can shift further outside and play out in space over a slot. Shows surprising hands-catching acumen and big-play speed as a receiver. Now back with him in the lineup, they have really grown this season. **More **. Jackson excels downhill, leading all Power Five defenders with 96 run-defense stops over the past three seasons. Plays with energy and effort, and is a competitor. Needs to show he can stack and shed on consistent basis. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. Hes No. Shayne Skov, Stanford 5. Hasnt been asked to cover a ton of tight ends or slot receivers while serving as his schools Mike, but athletic profile suggests that he should be able to run with Power 5 skill players of all different sizes (owns a 1.69 10-yard split and a 4.49 short shuttle). Productive two-way play who plays on edge of 3-4 defense. The juniors four interceptions led all FBS linebackers, and he tied for second in the Power Five with two fumble recoveries. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. linebackers heading into next season. You can sharpie in Harold Perkins in for LB1 in 2025. pic.twitter.com/95JJMe0Tgd, Max Chadwick (@Chad_Maxwick) November 12, 2022. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report, supplying a striking NFL comparison in the process. Should be viewed as one of the top three-down linebacker prospects in the class of 2023 given sideline-to-sideline playmaking ability and overall physical demeanor. Ran for more than 1,000 yards on almost 10 yards per carry while recording 91 tackles as a junior. Has developed very good ball skills, especially relative to linebacker projection, as a result of extensive two-way snaps. pic.twitter.com/dIoT3CCCzG, Max Chadwick (@Chad_Maxwick) February 13, 2023. Here are the top five linebackers in college football, a group of future NFL Draft prospects. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Gambling problem? pic.twitter.com/NqMgvUjtWD, RanDynasty (@ran_dynasty) November 26, 2022. 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. A meniscus injury ended his freshman campaign after just five snaps. Some of the re-ranks make sense, but others are rather odd. For the Tigers, Barkevious Mingo (Browns, first round, No. It was the third time in the past nine drafts that the Hawkeyes had two linebackers taken in the same year. So, what's the book on the Kentucky quarterback? Hausmann was ranked No. The true freshman is second on this list after a dominant season as a pass-rusher. Athletic enough to compensate for occasional less-than-ideal angles. pic.twitter.com/igZKc1F8YQ, Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) January 10, 2023. College football is just about here, which means its time to wrap up our preseason preview. The top 15 signees are attending 11 different schools. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. The Ole Miss outside linebacker is built differently from other players on this list. This is the fifth in a series looking at the best positional tandems in college football in each conference, taking into account both college production and pro potential. His father, David, played offensive line at Georgia in the 1990s. 2 and Ohio States Tommy Eichenberg at No. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He joined Troy as an undersized walk-on in 2017 at just 5-foot-9, 210 pounds. Iowa Hawkeyes. 10 of the 11 are in the College Football Hall of Fame. 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. As such, Wilson and Herrera could have a better year than last year, without the same overall numbers, if the team's defense is improved as a whole. The redshirt junior is a dominant run-stuffer, as his 49 run-defense stops in 2022 ranked second among all linebackers in the country while his 20 tackles for loss/no-gain were tied for third. Possesses the size to immediately give you snaps at the P5 level. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The redshirt senior was especially stingy in coverage, picking off two passes and breaking up a couple more. Ulofoshio has missed 10 games over the past three years and will miss at least half of the 2022 season with a knee injury. Take a conference-by-conference look at college football's best linebacker tandems. Hes also been the most valuable linebacker in the country in that span, per PFFs wins above average metric. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report on Bulldogs DL Jalen Carter, with a pro comp to a former top-three pick. He also only missed 4.9% of his tackle attempts last year, the fifth-lowest rate among Power Five linebackers. Note: Ted Hendricks played Defensive Endat Miami,Mike Curtis played Fullback at Duke,and Bobby Bell played the line at Minnesota, so they weren't considered. Theyre the 15 linebackers in the transfer portal you need to know. His 82.9 run-defense grade since 2019 ranks fifth among active Power Five linebackers. The other three, Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean and Channing Tindall, all were taken within the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. 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Georgia secured its second straight national championship on Monday night, overwhelming TCU in a 65-7 blowout. The top 15 signees are attending 11 different schools. Not one, not two, but three Iowa linebackers made PFFs top 25 list, the 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. Best suited to play inside linebacker but possesses some traits to play outside. On the spring roster, Hausmann is listed at 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds. Strong tackler in space. Finally, Seth Benson looked strong in coverage last year with a 79.3 grade that ranked 11th in the Power Five. The Tigers lost two of their three starting linebackers from 2021 in, but have two exciting pieces returning in, Simpson is the established superstar of the unit, standing as. 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. Needs to show he can stack and shed on consistent basis. Has athleticism and speed to drop into coverage in flat or take running back one-on-one. Simpson has continued to excel under new DC Wes Goodwin, thanks to his athletic profile and the growth in play-recognition. Pursues downhill in the flat and chases plays down from behind. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. Displays impressive linear acceleration with burst and open-field playmaking ability of a Power Five skill prospect. Still, remains at his best playing downhill.. Watching for Jermaine Johnson (Florida State EDGE 11) but this rep from Amari Gainer (LB 33) caught my eye to start the game vs Clemson. 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. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. That dropped to 55.3 last year, which ranked 112th in the Power Five. 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. Has burst to get across the face of offensive tackle. Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) gets embraced by teammates Jack Campbell (31) and John Waggoner (92) after sacking Penn State quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (2) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Throw in pro prospect Mase Fun along with rising star Bradyn Swinson, and the Ducks are loaded. Trenton Simpson: 88.3 pass rush grade last season, No other ACC LB had a grade higher than 80???? Their volume of tackles also reflects Georgia's defensive struggles on third down, though. Buy Sooners Tickets. Diagnosis whats going on in front of him better than most his age. Has athleticism and speed to drop into coverage in flat or take running back one-on-one. Ridiculously productive with 1,700 yards of total offense and 27 touchdowns and 40 tackles, including seven sacks. While he is certainly undersized for an in-between-the-tackles role, he does not shy away from slipping gaps and chooses excellent angles when chasing things down towards the sideline. Gets off quickly at snap. Impact player in high school as linebacker/edge rusher and running back. Oklahoma signed two top 10 linebackers, including Samuel Omosigho. . He was already a stud as the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection in his second season, but I also love what he offers the NFL. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report. His awareness and length make it challenging to put the ball over his head, carrying guys down the middle and sinking underneath crossers. Go Pokes???? UGA allowed third-down conversions at a 40-percent clip. Also well-rounded basketball player. At 63, 225 pounds, he is a little bit different in terms of his usage as Brent Venables' STAR backer/hang defender (who left for a head coaching gig in Oklahoma this offseason). Subscribe to 247Sports YouTube for the latest college football, basketball and recruiting news including live college commitments. Lorenzo Carter could be a high-upside add on a one-year, prove-it deal at 27 years old. Heres a look at the top linebackers in the transfer portal at this time. More importantly, isnt afraid to crash the A or B gap, which is important for someone thats only 225 pounds. However, while I like the patience he displays in reading run schemes, he is a little too conversative for my taste and when big linemen work up to him, he struggles to disengage. Body control shines as a receiver when he adjusts to the ball and uses his size to shield defenders. 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. 214. Possesses the size to immediately give you snaps at the P5 level. 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