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. Multi-year starter with possible early-impact ability for Top 20 program. 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. High upside athlete that can potentially provide value on either side of the ball and on multiple special teams units. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 6 overall), Kevin Minter (Cardinals, second round, No. He has a lot of quick-twitch in his game and shows both short area quickness and excellent closing speed. By: CollegeFootballNews.com, College Basketball Predictions. Broad, layered athletic profile projects very well in long term. Has some stack-and-shed ability but needs to continue to develop it. Hes not quite there mentally, just being a step too late in his reactions at times, but hes the full package. PFFs lead college analyst Anthony Treash already went over the best players at every position, but what about the best position groups? Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. USC's Caleb Williams was awarded the 2022 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, adding an exclamation point to his electrifying first season with the Trojans. He also made 13 coverage stops, which ranked in the top 25 for all linebackers in the country. 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. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. Adequate in-space athleticism appeared to take the next step during senior campaign. Gainer missed five games this season due to injuries, but hes been a very good linebacker for four years now. Desire to make those around him better also a pretty unique trait in the year 2022. Naturally low center of gravity and impressive core balance allows him to change directions without wasting much, if any, motion. Plays with a physicality beyond his current size. The West Virginia defense was a top unit in all of college football but they lost one of their top defenders in Tony Fields. Working on anchoring against run important. 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. Trotter played only 58 snaps last year as a true freshman but showed some nice flashes. Likes to lead with his weight and will explode through his hips in hopes of getting ball carriers to get them to the ground. 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Ford was an honorable mention All-American for PFF this season and a turnover machine for the Longhorns. Displays good athleticism in multiple phases of the game with the majority of his snaps coming at the running back position. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. Lacks verified times, but appears to possess good play speed and long speed to outrun defenders in the open field. Gained 1,500-plus receiving yards over sophomore and junior seasons. Go Pokes???? Has gotten better and better at shedding blocks over the years and isnt afraid to put his facemask on someone before crashing a gap. Can engage and still drive legs to get around corner on blitz. 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. Jaiden Ausberry University Lab (Baton Rouge, LA) His 17 tackles for loss/no gain were fifth in that same group as well. Gray flew around North Carolinas defense this year on his way to becoming a PFF second-team All-American. , but what about the best position groups? Run it back! 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! Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. He also only missed 4.9% of his tackle attempts last year, the fifth-lowest rate among Power Five linebackers. Its officially time to hit the reset button. Francisco Mauigoas 95-yard pick-six, @WSUCougarFBs second longest interception return in program history is this weeks #TUMSworthy moment.#Pac12FB | @TUMSOfficial pic.twitter.com/6J2R1zo64W, Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) September 30, 2022. Has speed to get around tackle on blitzes. Athleticism shows when dropping into coverage. 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. Now back with him in the lineup, they have really grown this season. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The juniors four interceptions led all FBS linebackers, and he tied for second in the Power Five with two fumble recoveries. Shows decent pursuit skills. Defensive leader for state title-winning team as junior. Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. The Longhorns had Keenan Robinson drafted in the fourth round by Washington and Emmanuel Acho picked in the sixth round by the Cleveland Browns. 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. @tyron_hopper one more year!#MIZ ???????? This is a collegefootball playerranking of the best linebackers since 1958. Flowe is the second-highest-rated recruit in Oregon history, behind only Kayvon Thibodeaux, but hasnt been able to fully show what hes capable of. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. 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.. ESPN names three U-M assistants as coaches to watch in 2023. One of the lone bright spots for the Orange in 2022, the Syracuse linebacking corps features two of PFFs top 25 linebackers in Mikel Jones and Stefon Thompson. 15, the same number he wore at Nebraska. Trotter was second in that same group in both passer rating allowed (42.9) and open target rate allowed (47.6%). . Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. 21. Not one, not two, but three Iowa linebackers made PFFs top 25 list, the Call 1-800-GAMBLER. , whose 85.7 coverage grade since 2020 is the highest among returning Power Five linebackers. 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). WebEthan Wesloski McKinney Boyd (McKinney, TX) LB. 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. Can engage and still drive legs to get around corner on blitz. Heres a look at the top linebackers in the transfer portal at this time. 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. Jackson excels downhill, leading all Power Five defenders with 96 run-defense stops over the past three seasons. Measured roughly 6-foot-1.5, 215 pounds spring before senior season. 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. Wilson piled up a league-best 133 tackles with 11 tackles for loss and four sacks. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. Measured roughly 6-foot-1.5, 215 pounds spring before senior season. More importantly, isnt afraid to crash the A or B gap, which is important for someone thats only 225 pounds. , but hasnt been able to fully show what hes capable of. 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. Could see the field relatively early given how physically developed he already is in both the upper and lower halves., Scouting report: A tackling machine with the mentality of an alpha. 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., (Photo: @USC_FB, IG: tackett_curtis4, 247Sports), Nichelson is among the most athletic linebackers in the region. Payton Wilson rounds out the unit after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. Anyone else miss watching Abdul Carter wreck havoc on opposing offenses? If he can stay healthy and live up to it, Oregon could easily top this list. Leading the Hawkeyes is Jack Campbell, whose 85.7 coverage grade since 2020 is the highest among returning Power Five linebackers. Uses quick hands well to stay off blocks. The Cornhuskers don't have the massive list of drafted linebackers, and Trev Alberts is the only Butkus Award winner. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The senior got home with five sacks on only 43 pass-rushing snaps. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. Sewell has lived up to the hype and is the No. Plays outside shoulder on the swing pass, creates good separation and delivers a nice tackle on the RB. So, what's the book on the quarterback heading into the 2022 college football season? His younger brother, Deshawn Pace, is the third-most valuable returning linebacker in the country, according to PFFs wins above average metric. Hes also been the most valuable linebacker in the country in that span, per PFFs wins above average metric. , which says a lot about his potential. Will need to develop in weight room before being a factor on college field but has ability to play for Top 10 program. Not long but owns frame space to add mass, though not too much more is needed as a modern in-space defender. He led the nation with 140 tackles in 2021, and hes the 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. Multi-year starter with possible early-impact ability for Top 20 program. Carter is one of college footballs most well-rounded linebackers. Ability to close gaps without a doubt a strength at this point in his career. 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. * Pro Football Hall of Famer. His father, David, played offensive line at Georgia in the 1990s. You want height (61-63) and weight for an Inside Linebacker (ILB) to be around 220-245; to take on guards and h-backs. 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. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. Eichenberg was a PFF first-team All-American this past season and is the most valuable returning linebacker according to PFFs wins above average metric. Shows speed to chase play down on back side. Long-term positional home has been in question in the past, but functional athleticism and playmaking ability are not. Starting alongside him is senior Ashanti Cistrunk, who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. 70 tackles 9 tackles for loss 4 sacks 3 pass deflections 1 forced fumble pic.twitter.com/loJc8IMAVJ, GaBulldogsFB (@GABulldogsFB) January 19, 2023. Durable and reliable. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. MAC: Bowling Green (D.J. Northwestern: Chi Chi Ariguzo and Collin Ellis. If you cant make it to the game in person, the game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. If he can stay healthy and live up to it, Oregon could easily top this list. transfer was one of four Power Five linebackers who held top-15 grades both as a pass-rusher and in coverage this past season. 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. Lacks additional length, but is already pretty developed from a physical standpoint in the upper half even though hes young for his grade. Shayne Skov, Stanford 5. Stroud after his sensational first season as the Buckeyes' starter. While at Clemson in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. Excels on contact, exhibiting excellent play strength and power at the point of attack. Ability to close gaps without a doubt a strength at this point in his career. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 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. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. Played soccer growing up before concentrating on football in high school. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. More than capable of making a difference outside of the hashes given his initial burst and will exert plenty of energy over the course of four quarters. 92. Georgia College football is just about here, which means its time to wrap up our preseason preview. Flashes decent knee bend. Has been nothing but productive under the lights on Friday nights racking up 139 tackles and five sacks as a junior. Vast pursuit range. LSU is one of only four schools with multiple linebackers in PFFs top 25. The buzz: The Knights best linebacker, Tatum Bethune, transferred to Florida State. More importantly, isnt afraid to crash the A or B gap, which is important for someone thats only 225 pounds. 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. Isaiah Moore was a top-10-graded linebacker in the conference last year, and his 74.7 run-defense grade was fifth-best in the ACC. Willing to fight through double teams. linebackers heading into next season. Huff, an Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. Comfortable in space and owns valuable experience in both man and zone coverage, two things that he has further refined on the 7v7 circuit. His short-area explosiveness to beat blockers to the spot and flat-out speed to run down plays all over the field really pops. Incredibly quick in shooting gaps. 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. pic.twitter.com/9w22mjeZpI, PFF College (@PFF_College) May 15, 2022. @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/Fe6qSkJXWz, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 25, 2022, The No. Impact player in high school as linebacker/edge rusher and running back. Has speed to get around tackle on blitzes. , who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. Ran for more than 1,000 yards on almost 10 yards per carry while recording 91 tackles as a junior. 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. Seasoned blitzer that can get home with his elite burst on Friday nights. Long-term positional home has been in question in the past, but functional athleticism and playmaking ability are not. Iowa ranks first, thanks to three linebackers making PFFs top 25 list. Georgia just had five defensive players taken in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but is the best NFL prospect of all still in Athens? Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Brown will stay in the Pac-12 next year, as hes transferring to Arizona State. 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. Based on a combination of the best players and wholl make the biggest splashes, heres our ranking of the top linebackers in the 2023 college football transfer #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/C6k1UTiS0y, Justin Wright (@JustinWright_30) December 7, 2022. Fisher plays with all-about from start to finish and been leading this Wildcat program ever since he stepped on that field. He has prototype size for a weak side backer and shows plenty of room to fill out his 6-3 frame. The former top-40 recruit earned a 71.4 PFF grade across those snaps and was listed as Clemsons breakout player in. Campbell is the epitome of an Iowa linebacker - hes rugged, instinctive and as sure a tackler as they come. Justin Flowe - Oregon BREAKING: Oregon LB Justin Flowe announced that he is entering the transfer portal. Linebackers: Josh Chandler-Semedo/Exree Loe. Productive two-way play who plays on edge of 3-4 defense. Diagnosis whats going on in front of him better than most his age. The Ohio State football team has eight linebackers on scholarship, but just two arrived on campus with bonafide inside linebacker designated rankings on Trotter played only 58 snaps last year as a true freshman but showed some nice flashes. NFL upside., Scouting report: Prototype size for a modern off-ball linebacker in the 6-foot-1, 215- to 220-pound range entering senior season. Hes a menace as a blitzer, with his 30.6% pass-rush win rate last year leading all FBS linebackers. , all were taken within the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. 45 overall) and Sam Montgomery (Texans, third round, No. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Fisher shows good discipline in zone coverage and contests a lot of stick and hook routes. WebVisit ESPN to view College Football stat leaders for the current and previous seasons Shows quick hands to keep offensive linemen from getting inside. "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.". But PFF's advanced stats for 354 teams ranging from the FBS to Division III aim to do exactly that. Ridiculously productive with 1,700 yards of total offense and 27 touchdowns and 40 tackles, including seven sacks. So, what's the book on the Kentucky quarterback? N.C. State has the ACCs highest-graded linebacker over the past two years in. The other three. His 71.2 pass-rush grade since 2019 is a top-20 mark in the ACC. 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. 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. Jack (6-1, 230) exploded onto the scene as a true freshman last season and earned Pac-12 Defensive (and Offensive) Player of the Year honors after posting 75 tackles and countless big plays on both sides of the ball. Hausmann was ranked No. 25 after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Mike Jones Jr. rounds out the list at No. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports. He joined Troy as an undersized walk-on in 2017 at just 5-foot-9, 210 pounds. Player to watch. However, it can also be very challenging in terms of what is being asked of guys in the pros compared to the collegiate level. As a result he was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2018 and second-team the other two years. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report on Bulldogs DL Jalen Carter, with a pro comp to a former top-three pick. Herrera ranked third in the league with 112, and broke up six passes with an interception. Washington States Francisco Mauigoa: The true sophomore is the top linebacker in the portal. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Might not be as long as schools want in an edge-rusher so he projects more as a traditional outside backer who can blitz off the edge when needed. The Eleven Greatest College Linebackers, 1958-2008 11) D. D. Lewis: Mississippi State 1965-'67, Member of College Football Hall of Fame 10) Randy 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. Justin Flowe has as much talent as any linebacker in college football, but he hasnt had any semblance of a break with injuries. Displays impressive linear acceleration with burst and open-field playmaking ability of a Power Five skill prospect. 2 and Ohio States Tommy Eichenberg at 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. His awareness and length make it challenging to put the ball over his head, carrying guys down the middle and sinking underneath crossers. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 10 of the 11 are in the College Football Hall of Fame. 82. Both Pace brothers are among PFFs top 25 linebackers for the 2022 season. Has some stack-and-shed ability but needs to continue to develop it. The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. 10. Needs to show he can stack and shed on consistent basis. looked strong in coverage last year with a 79.3 grade that ranked 11th in the Power Five. MWC: Utah State (Kyler Fackrell and Zach Vigil). These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Instinctual and plays at high rate of speed. Vast pursuit range. Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. Tennessee has one of the top recruiting classes in the SEC. Uses quick hands well to stay off blocks. 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