Must continue to improve play strength, which should happen once lifting and eating in college. High upside athlete that can potentially provide value on either side of the ball and on multiple special teams units. 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. 3. Ulofoshio has missed 10 games over the past three years and will miss at least half of the 2022 season with a knee injury. The No. Hausmann was ranked No. That dropped to 55.3 last year, which ranked 112th in the Power Five. 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. 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All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. , which says a lot about his potential. 211009 Penn St Iowa Fb 029 Jpg. His father, David, played offensive line at Georgia in the 1990s. Now a month into the 2022 college football season, I decided it was time to rank the five best players for each position at this very moment. Also well-rounded basketball player. Stanford head coach David Shaw is stepping down after 12 seasons at the helm of the Cardinal program. Pursues downhill in the flat and chases plays down from behind. 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. His short-area explosiveness to beat blockers to the spot and flat-out speed to run down plays all over the field really pops. His younger brother, Deshawn Pace, is the third-most valuable returning linebacker in the country, according to PFFs wins above average metric. 2 linebacker in both PFFs preseason college rankings and PFF's 2023 NFL Draft big board. and is arguably the best linebacker in the country on passing downs. Body control shines as a receiver when he adjusts to the ball and uses his size to shield defenders. Picking up the slack is Pittsburgh transfer. Carter is one of college footballs most well-rounded linebackers. 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. Uses length well when breaking down. Theres one man to credit for Troy cracking this list, and thats sixth-year senior Carlton Martial. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Broad, layered athletic profile projects very well in long term. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. The sophomore was one of three in the Power Five with 75-plus grades as a run-defender, pass-rusher and in coverage. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Lacks verified times, but appears to possess good play speed and long speed to outrun defenders in the open field. Instincts and athleticism should allow for situation-transcending matchup ability as a modern linebacker., Scouting report: 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. WebEthan Wesloski McKinney Boyd (McKinney, TX) LB. Strong tackler in space. 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. One school to keep an eye out for Mauigoa is Miami (FL). Might need a developmental year or two, but has the makeup of a future impact off-ball linebacker for a Power Five program. Fluid in change of direction to drives on ball. Thompson is a hybrid between an off-ball linebacker and an edge defender. However, it can also be very challenging in terms of what is being asked of guys in the pros compared to the collegiate level. 2 and Ohio States Tommy Eichenberg at No. Traits and pro-like mentality suggests that he can emerge as a trusted contributor for a Top 25 program and eventually an impact player. Georgia signed three of the top five linebackers in the class, including four-star recruit Raylen Wilson. Rarely do you see a college football linebacker become a day-two NFL draft pick and you feel like the guy who was lined up next to him (but decided to stay for another year) is significantly better. Not only gets downhill in hurry, but will quickly sift through traffic and get outside the hashes to wrangle a ball carrier. 10. The Rebels even used him inside towards the end of the season. #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/C6k1UTiS0y, Justin Wright (@JustinWright_30) December 7, 2022. Excellent overall athletic profile coupled with strong on-field context. He may not be super rangy in coverage. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Here are the top five linebackers in college football, a group of future NFL Draft prospects. The redshirt junior rounds out the top three and was a, The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the. UGA allowed third-down conversions at a 40-percent clip. rounds out the unit after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. 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. Weeks picked LSU over a handful of schools that includes Georgia, Boston College, Duke, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Stanford and Tennessee. One of the lone bright spots for the Orange in 2022, the Syracuse linebacking corps features. Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. Note: This ranking only includes off-ball linebackers. 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. 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. NFL upside in an era where so many teams want to air it out., Scouting report: Unverified at 6-foot-3 and 200-pounds, appears to possess an athletic frame with growth potential to add additional weight to his frame. His three forced fumbles were also tied for sixth in the country. 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. Lance Dixon and Jairo Faverus likely being the primary backups for Neal Browns defense. 3 NC State Today it is the best pair of linebackers. Run it back! Vast pursuit range. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. Excellent in chase mode as he can get outside the hashes and hawk down ball carriers of all different sizes. Seasoned blitzer that can get home with his elite burst on Friday nights. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He can line up at defensive end with his hand in the dirt or play stood up over the tackle. Displays good short area explosiveness and change of direction ability, flashing some make you miss ability in the open field. 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. -esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. Naturally low center of gravity and impressive core balance allows him to change directions without wasting much, if any, motion. The sophomore led the SEC this season with a 79.9 run-defense grade. Plays with a physicality beyond his current size. This is a collegefootball playerranking of the best linebackers since 1958. Flashes decent knee bend. He has a lot of quick-twitch in his game and shows both short area quickness and excellent closing speed. Go Pokes???? 6-2 / 232. With two linebackers cracking the top five of this list, Clemson easily has the best linebacking corps in the country heading into next season. Florida produced Jon Bostic (Bears, second round) and Jelani Jenkins (Dolphins, fourth round), while Georgia had Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree both go in the first round to Pittsburgh and St. Louis, respectively. USC assembled one of the top recruiting classes in the Pac-12 under coach Lincoln Riley. Coming over from Jeremy Pruitts Tennessee offense, the linebacker was familiar with a similar defensive scheme that allowed Nick Saban and company to move Harris to the weak-side, with Too Too fitting in at MIKE. 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. The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. Just missed the cut: Cameron McGrone (Michigan), Nick Bolton Gets off quickly at snap. after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Desire to make those around him better also a pretty unique trait in the year 2022. Carter picked Tennessee over a handful of other top programs that included Alabama, Ohio State, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State and USC. 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. His 26 pressures in 2021 trailed only. 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. 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. 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. While at Clemson in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. Does not quit on plays. Browns 75.6 coverage grade over the past two seasons is a top-25 mark among Power Five linebackers. Rather instinctive in the box as a run defender and is quick to read and react. 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. Ernest Hausmann, who transferred to Michigan after one season at Nebraska, was named to On3s recent The Eleven Greatest College Linebackers, 1958-2008, 11) D. D. Lewis: Mississippi State 1965-'67, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 10)Randy Gradishar: Ohio State 1971-'73, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 9)Mike Singletary: Baylor 1977-'80, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 8) Dennis Onkotz: Penn State 1967-'69, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 7) Wilber Marshall: Florida 1980-'83, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 6) George Webster: Mich. State 1964-'66, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 5) Jack Ham: Penn State 1968-'70, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 4) Lawrence Taylor: UNC 1977-'80, ACC MVP in 1980, 3) Leroy Jordan: Alabama 1960-'62, Member of College Football Hall of Fame, 2) Dick Butkus: Illinois, 1962-'64, Member of College Football Hall Of Fame, 1) Tommy Nobis: Texas, 1963-'65, Member of College Football Hall Of Fame. 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. Has NFL draft potential.. But in Striker (6-0, 221), Bob Stoops has one of the best pass rushers in the country and a player who has enough athleticism that he's actually getting reps at nickelback (the corner spot, not the band). If he can stay healthy and live up to it, Oregon could easily top this list. Not long but owns frame space to add mass, though not too much more is needed as a modern in-space defender. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Pursues and closes to the football with effort and has explosivenes off the ball and as he closes to his target. University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, who has drawn the eye of a few NFL franchises, said he expects to coach the Wolverines in 2023. Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. Georgia secured its second straight national championship on Monday night, overwhelming TCU in a 65-7 blowout. 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. Defensive Captains with signal-calling experience are highly desirable for inside linebackers. Ability to close gaps without a doubt a strength at this point in his career. 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. Displays impressive linear acceleration with burst and open-field playmaking ability of a Power Five skill prospect. Can engage and still drive legs to get around corner on blitz. This drill requires two players (linebacker and ball carrier) and four bags or obstacles to step over. Gray flew around North Carolinas defense this year on his way to becoming a PFF second-team All-American. pic.twitter.com/9w22mjeZpI, PFF College (@PFF_College) May 15, 2022. Ncaa Football Clemson At Syracuse. Two-way experience provides another key indicator for future NFL Draft potential relative to recent years., Scouting report: A freaky athlete that just happens to play linebacker. Multi-year starter with possible early-impact ability for Top 20 program. Ivan Pace Jr. didnt allow a TD in coverage last season ???? Sun Belt: Texas State (David Mayo and Michael Orakpo). Has great play speed. Has doubled as a running back for his high school, and has found success on that side of the ball. A meniscus injury ended his freshman campaign after just five snaps. Plays fast and is physical, especially when tackling through a ball carrier. NA 204 258. 11 in PFFs preseason ranking. Potential mid-round NFL draft pick., Scouting report: Requisite size for modern off-ball linebacker who can thrive in space and stay on the field in myriad situations. 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. Excellent closing ability on defense. Wright will join Oklahoma State next season with one year of eligibility remaining. 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. Now hell be making plays for @GoBearcatsFB pic.twitter.com/gxdj5GDjOP, PFF College (@PFF_College) June 5, 2022. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. His 94.1 coverage grade since 2019 ranks first among all FBS linebackers. Picking up the slack is Pittsburgh transferCam Bright, whose 78.5 grade since 2019 ranks fifth among ACC linebackers. 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. 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). Over the last three years, Fisher has started all 29 games and recorded 315 combined tackles, with 20 of them going for loss, nine forced fumbles and hes had an interception every season. NFL upside in an era where so many teams want to air it out., Unverified at 6-foot-3 and 200-pounds, appears to possess an athletic frame with growth potential to add additional weight to his frame. 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.. Please logout and login again. Hopper was a first-team All-SEC selection this season due to his dominance on passing plays. The senior got home with five sacks on only 43 pass-rushing snaps. 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. Just missed the cut: Cameron McGrone (Michigan), Nick Bolton (Missouri), Jabril Cox (LSU), Chazz Surratt (North Carolina) & Nate Landman (Colorado). His usually dependable tackling was a bit of an issue in open-field situations as well in 2019. The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. Shayne Skov, Stanford 5. Hes No. 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! 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. Pursues downhill in the flat and chases plays down from behind. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. No returning SEC pair was more productive last year than Georgia's Ramik Take a conference-by-conference look at college football's best linebacker tandems. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. Multi-sport athlete who excels on the baseball diamond also. C.J. The former top-40 recruit earned a 71.4 PFF grade across those snaps and was listed as Clemsons breakout player in PFFs College Football Preview Magazine. Between 2020 and 21, he combined for 134 total tackles, 13.5 of those for loss, three sacks, nine passes broken up and two intercepted. Needs to continue to develop upper body strength to handle physical nature of college game in the box. Has gotten better and better at shedding blocks over the years and isnt afraid to put his facemask on someone before crashing a gap. It was also the best single-season mark by a Power Five player in the PFF College era. Iowa Hawkeyes. Hes a physical kid and was one of the a, reas top running backs last season as well, but we think his upside is highest on the defensive side of the ball., A plus athlete for the linebacker position. Brees is joining the Purdue coaching staff as an assistant for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the school announced Thursday. Flashes above average patience and vision at the line of scrimmage, showing the ability to hit the hole quickly. 1 offensive tackle in the nation, according to. Pick-6 for Tommy Eichenberg. Flashes solid instincts in the run game. 16. 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