Excellent closing ability on defense. 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. Martial is listed as PFF's fourth-best linebacker in the country entering the 2022 season. 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. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. You can sharpie in Harold Perkins in for LB1 in 2025. pic.twitter.com/95JJMe0Tgd, Max Chadwick (@Chad_Maxwick) November 12, 2022. 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. Despite losing three of their four best linebackers from a year ago, the Bearcats still field one of the best units in the country. 15, the same number he wore at Nebraska. He joined Troy as an undersized walk-on in 2017 at just 5-foot-9, 210 pounds. was a top-10-graded linebacker in the conference last year, and his 74.7 run-defense grade was fifth-best in the ACC. The linebacker will be the frame of reference when preparing the 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. Size at one point was a bit of a concern, but lived in the weight room winter after junior season and bulked up significantly in the upper half. Leading the Hawkeyes is Jack Campbell, whose 85.7 coverage grade since 2020 is the highest among returning Power Five linebackers. Also well-rounded basketball player. We have not seen him asked to drop back and cover as much so that is a part of his game that needs to be furthered evaluated although he looks like a good enough athlete to do that.. Now back with him in the lineup, they have really grown this season. For the Tigers, Barkevious Mingo (Browns, first round, No. Theyre the 15 linebackers in the transfer portal you need to know. Will eventually need to find better leverage and get adjusted to the speed of the college game, but should be viewed as one of the top linebackers in Florida for the 2023 recruiting cycle given how he moves and plays the game. Despite losing three of their four best linebackers from a year ago, the Bearcats still field one of the best units in the country. His 26 pressures in 2021 trailed only Trenton Simpson among ACC linebackers. Shows surprising hands-catching acumen and big-play speed as a receiver. Still, remains at his best playing downhill.. Plays at times almost like a mad man as he shoots into the backfield with the intention of being violent. Aint No Discussion, You Know Im THE Real Deal. 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. 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. His pass-rush win rate of 31.2% last season was pretty staggering. Ncaa Football Clemson At Syracuse. Sewell doesnt shy away from blasting into blockers and can certainly blow up ball-carriers in the hole, but also has the burst to shut down toss plays out wide and is like a bear as a tackler. The top 15 signees are attending 11 different schools. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. Pursues downhill in the flat and chases plays down from behind. among ACC linebackers. 21. Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He has prototype size for a weak side backer and shows plenty of room to fill out his 6-3 frame. The Basic Blues Podcast (@BasicBluesPod) February 8, 2023. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 217 20 2. 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. "While no one knows what the future holds," Harbaugh said in a statement released on Twitter on Thursday, "I expect that I will be enthusiastically coaching Michigan in 2023.". * Pro Football Hall of Famer. Trotter played only 58 snaps last year as a true freshman but showed some nice flashes. The Rebels pulled in one of the more underrated transfers this offseason in Central Michigans Troy Brown, the sixth-best linebacker in the country according to PFFs preseason rankings. Shows quick hands to keep offensive linemen from getting inside. One of the lone bright spots for the Orange in 2022, the Syracuse linebacking corps features. 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. 25 after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Strong tackler in space. Does not quit on plays. , whose 85.7 coverage grade since 2020 is the highest among returning Power Five linebackers. Dumas-Johnson is the next great Georgia linebacker, following past Bulldog greats such as Roquan Smith and Nakobe Dean. Hes not quite there mentally, just being a step too late in his reactions at times, but hes the full package. Hes a menace as a blitzer, with his 30.6% pass-rush win rate last year leading all FBS linebackers. Plays with leverage and bends well in lower body. Verified high 4.6 speed with shuttle in 4.2s, which showcases change of direction and acceleration. Athletic enough to compensate for occasional less-than-ideal angles. Adequate in-space athleticism appeared to take the next step during senior campaign. 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. 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). Owner of a 4.62 40 and 100-meter times of 11.16 and 11.18. Has been nothing but productive under the lights on Friday nights racking up 139 tackles and five sacks as a junior. Also well-rounded basketball player. 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. Does not quit on plays. Some of the re-ranks make sense, but others are rather odd. 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. Excellent closing ability on defense. Highest graded Pac-12 Linebackers since 2019, 1 Devin Lloyd: 90.92 Edefuan Ulofoshio: 90.3 pic.twitter.com/CWUgdH16fH, PFF College (@PFF_College) June 17, 2022. 1 offensive tackle in the nation, according to On3s consensus ratings. Willing to fight through double teams. . Chris The No. 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. Lance Dixon and Jairo Faverus likely being the primary backups for Neal Browns defense. His 26 pressures in 2021 trailed only. Ridiculously productive with 1,700 yards of total offense and 27 touchdowns and 40 tackles, including seven sacks. On the spring roster, Hausmann is listed at 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds. NA 204 258. The excitement about Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. is sky-high coming off his sensational 2021 campaign. 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. His 82.9 run-defense grade since 2019 ranks fifth among active Power Five linebackers. The class is headlined by five-star Anthony Hill, who is staying in his home state of Texas. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. Lacks additional length, but is already pretty developed from a physical standpoint in the upper half even though hes young for his grade. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Gambling problem? Shows speed to chase play down on back side. Interception No. The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. Incredibly quick in shooting gaps. Please logout and login again. Iowa ranks first, thanks to three linebackers making PFFs top 25 list. 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. Wright will join Oklahoma State next season with one year of eligibility remaining. Athleticism shows when dropping into coverage. Georgia signed three of the top five linebackers in the class, including four-star recruit Raylen Wilson. Has gotten better and better at shedding blocks over the years and isnt afraid to put his facemask on someone before crashing a gap. With that being said, he needs to play with more extension working against blockers in the run game and there are question about this athleticism as to how it projects to the next level, as weve rarely seen him get tasked with man-coverage duty. Go Pokes???? 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. 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. 3. 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. Senior season displayed improved in-space competency as a big-bodied traditional off-ball 'backer who could likely stay there in the long term. Athleticism shows when dropping into coverage. The former top-40 recruit earned a 71.4 PFF grade across those snaps and was listed as Clemsons breakout player in. He also only missed 4.9% of his tackle attempts last year, the fifth-lowest rate among Power Five linebackers. ESPN names three U-M assistants as coaches to watch in 2023. Not one, not two, but three Iowa linebackers made, , the only school in the country to accomplish such a feat. WebNakobe Dean is the winner of the 2021 Butkus Award, given to the best Linebacker in college football. N.C. State has the ACCs highest-graded linebacker over the past two years in Drake Thomas at an 80.0 mark. Impact player in high school as linebacker/edge rusher and running back. Working on anchoring against run important. 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. He is one of those guys who shows up around the ball constantly and thats how he came up with a huge fumble return TD against Clemson earlier this season, as a pitch went off the hands of Travis Etienne. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He may not be super rangy in coverage. Thats because his younger brother, Francis, is currently committed to the Hurricanes as a top-five recruit and the No. The Ohio State football team has eight linebackers on scholarship, but just two arrived on campus with bonafide inside linebacker designated rankings on He has a lot of quick-twitch in his game and shows both short area quickness and excellent closing speed. He returned to FSU but keeping tabs. 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. 2 linebacker in both. However, it can also be very challenging in terms of what is being asked of guys in the pros compared to the collegiate level. Fluid in change of direction to drives on ball. Likes to lead with his weight and will explode through his hips in hopes of getting ball carriers to get them to the ground. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. Closes well on ball carriers. Last time an SEC linebacker duo was selected in the same draft:LSU, Florida and Georgia all had multiple linebackers chosen in the 2013 draft. Using PFFs preseason positional rankings and PFF-exclusive stats, here are the best linebacking corps in the country. For perspective on the 245 stops they combined for, consider that only six defenders league-wide posted 100-plus tackles, and three of those don't return. Excels on contact, exhibiting excellent play strength and power at the point of attack. Typically All Conference or minimum 1 Year Varsity Starter. pic.twitter.com/imK7rv2E0S, barrett carter (@bcsznn) February 8, 2023. Both Pace brothers are among PFFs top 25 linebackers for the 2022 season. Ulofoshio has missed 10 games over the past three years and will miss at least half of the 2022 season with a knee injury. As a result he was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2018 and second-team the other two years. Jones was the second-highest-graded linebacker in the ACC last season with a 75.6 mark. Productive two-way play who plays on edge of 3-4 defense. He led the nation with 140 tackles in 2021, and hes the Huff, an But Texas Demarvion Overshown is incredible as a run-and-chase player. If Ulofoshio was fully healthy, Washington would be higher on this list. Five best college football linebackers in the transfer portal. If he can bounce back, this ranking will be too low for the Tigers. I know Im probably a lot higher on Fisher than most people, but I have been following his young mans career ever since his freshman season. Jackson excels downhill, leading all Power Five defenders with 96 run-defense stops over the past three seasons. Just separating what makes a great college LB versus what translates to the next level isn't easy. Daniel Jeremiah reveals his initial scouting report. He quickly proved he deserved that honor, as his six sacks and three forced fumbles were tied for sixth among all linebackers in the country. Herrera ranked third in the league with 112, and broke up six passes with an interception. Heres a look at the top linebackers in the transfer portal at this time. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. With two linebackers cracking the top five of this list, Clemson easily has the best linebacking corps in the country heading into next season. 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. Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. The Tigers also return sophomore Barrett Carter, a former five-star recruit. 40 tackles, including four-star recruit Raylen Wilson named First-Team All-Big Ten in and... 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