Displays impressive linear acceleration with burst and open-field playmaking ability of a Power Five skill prospect. Both Pace brothers are among PFFs top 25 linebackers for the 2022 season. Vast pursuit range. Rather instinctive in the box as a run defender and is quick to read and react. Verified high 4.6 speed with shuttle in 4.2s, which showcases change of direction and acceleration. Plus, he is a very dependable open-field tackler, which is why the Crimson Tide use him as a QB spy in certain matchups. Has speed to get around tackle on blitzes. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. Likes to lead with his weight and will explode through his hips in hopes of getting ball carriers to get them to the ground. Please logout and login again. pic.twitter.com/gW025vAkJh, PFF College (@PFF_College) July 26, 2022. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 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. Does not quit on plays. Leading the Hawkeyes is Jack Campbell, whose 85.7 coverage grade since 2020 is the highest among returning Power Five linebackers. Noah Sewell at number one made it fairly easy for me. 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. Sun Belt: Texas State (David Mayo and Michael Orakpo). Heres a look at the top linebackers in the transfer portal at this time. Isaiah Simmons Highlights (BEST LINEBACKER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL) clemson lb highlights isaiah simmons. Plays with leverage and bends well in lower body. Trotter played only 58 snaps last year as a true freshman but showed some nice flashes. 25 after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Plays with a physicality beyond his current size. Uses quick hands well to stay off blocks. 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. Displays impressive linear acceleration with burst and open-field playmaking ability of a Power Five skill prospect. The top 10 linebacker corps in college football ahead of the 2022 season 1. ESPN names three U-M assistants as coaches to watch in 2023. , all were taken within the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. Willing to fight through double teams. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. Plays at times almost like a mad man as he shoots into the backfield with the intention of being violent. 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. 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. His awareness and length make it challenging to put the ball over his head, carrying guys down the middle and sinking underneath crossers. He also only missed 4.9% of his tackle attempts last year, the fifth-lowest rate among Power Five linebackers. 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. 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. Has plenty of room for frame growth and can easily add 25 pounds without losing athletic traits. His 71.2 pass-rush grade since 2019 is a top-20 mark in the ACC. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Perkins is. Gray flew around North Carolinas defense this year on his way to becoming a PFF second-team All-American. Finally, Seth Benson looked strong in coverage last year with a 79.3 grade that ranked 11th in the Power Five. 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. Incredibly quick in shooting gaps. Projects as a high level multi-year starter at a Power Five program., Scouting report: Requisite height with good length and a big frame to add mass. Likes to lead with his weight and will explode through his hips in hopes of getting ball carriers to get them to the ground. Has great play speed. Fluid in change of direction to drives on ball. Martial is listed as PFF's fourth-best linebacker in the country entering the 2022 season. Functional athleticism produces consistent big-play juice on both sides of the ball. Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. 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. A meniscus injury ended his freshman campaign after just five snaps. Collins IDs run schemes quickly and lets pullers lead him to the ball. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. 211009 Penn St Iowa Fb 029 Jpg. UCLA: Myles Jack and Eric Kendricks. Picking up the slack is Pittsburgh transfer. , but hasnt been able to fully show what hes capable of. MAC: Bowling Green (D.J. Already established as a hammer, showed violent striking ability during impressive senior season. Christian Harris was a highly-regarded recruit for Alabama and had flashes, where hed let that talent flourish, but I thought Henry Too Too cleaned up quite a few things throughout the year for him. Might need a developmental year or two, but has the makeup of a future impact off-ball linebacker for a Power Five program. Lacks verified times, but appears to possess good play speed and long speed to outrun defenders in the open field. . Unlike a lot of college LBs nowadays, he can still take on and shed blockers coming right at him, thanks to his robust base. 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. 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. 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. Gets off quickly at snap. Gambling problem? 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. Uses length well when breaking down. He joined Troy as an undersized walk-on in 2017 at just 5-foot-9, 210 pounds. Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. Has great play speed. 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. If Ulofoshio was fully healthy, Washington would be higher on this list. His seven combined interceptions and forced incompletions were tied for the most among FBS linebackers as well. Scouting report: Nichelson is among the most athletic linebackers in the region. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. More than likely projects to an off-ball weak side backer role at the next level on the defensive side of the ball. He has a lot of quick-twitch in his game and shows both short area quickness and excellent closing speed. Five best college football linebackers in the transfer portal. UCF, with Branden Jenning s (from Kansas State), Jason Johnson (Eastern Illinois) and Terrence Lewis (Maryland). Displays good short area explosiveness and change of direction ability, flashing some make you miss ability in the open field. MWC: Utah State (Kyler Fackrell and Zach Vigil). Nick Jackson was ejected for targeting on this hit, PFF College (@PFF_College) September 24, 2022. Interception No. looked strong in coverage last year with a 79.3 grade that ranked 11th in the Power Five. If he can stay healthy, he should provide a major boost on defense to his next school. 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. Georgia has also used him as a blitzer on passing down frequently, to create negative plays. Texas is ranked behind Alabama and Georgia for the best recruiting class in the 247Sports rankings. He had three interceptions last season and returned two for touchdowns. 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). Shayne Skov, Stanford 5. Perkins is Micah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. Has burst to get across the face of offensive tackle. Owner of a 4.62 40 and 100-meter times of 11.16 and 11.18. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. Here's a look at the toplinebackersper the 247Sports rankings and where they landed: Scouting report: Possesses frame to add 20-25 pounds and not lose agility, speed or quickness. His usually dependable tackling was a bit of an issue in open-field situations as well in 2019. 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. Jones was the second-highest-graded linebacker in the ACC last season with a 75.6 mark. Likely to find plenty of success on Saturdays in an aggressive 3-4 front. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Please logout and login again. 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. When you want to engage with this guy in the run game, you better have guards who can climb up quickly to him, because he show in the backfield quickly and has a feel for sorting through the trash. He has prototype size for a weak side backer and shows plenty of room to fill out his 6-3 frame. Nate Landman, Colorado: The former three-star prospect has blossomed into one of the most experienced and Theyre the 15 linebackers in the transfer portal you need to know. 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. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Check out the top 10 players from Georgia to play in the NFL. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. One school to keep an eye out for Mauigoa is Miami (FL). 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. NA 204 258. 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. Both are experienced seniors -- and experienced playmakers. Excels on contact, exhibiting excellent play strength and power at the point of attack. Has athleticism and speed to drop into coverage in flat or take running back one-on-one. Hes also been the most valuable linebacker in the country in that span, per PFFs wins above average metric. Projects as a high level multi-year starter at a Power Five program.. Athletic enough to compensate for occasional less-than-ideal angles. 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. But with Marc Munford, Ed Steward, Jerry 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. Around the 6-foot-1, 210- to 215-pound range entering senior season with build that should support 230-pound neighborhood if desired. Sewell has lived up to the hype and is the No. The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. 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. Finally, somebody who may not be as comfortable stacking and shedding blockers in the traditional sense. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. -esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. On the spring roster, Hausmann is listed at 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds. Theres one man to credit for Troy cracking this list, and thats sixth-year senior Carlton Martial. 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. Web8. Productive two-way play who plays on edge of 3-4 defense. Hes a menace as a blitzer, with his 30.6% pass-rush win rate last year leading all FBS linebackers. 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 Has doubled as a running back for his high school, and has found success on that side of the ball. 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. 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. Go Pokes???? Uses quick hands well to stay off blocks. Wright will join Oklahoma State next season with one year of eligibility remaining. Excellent overall athletic profile coupled with strong on-field context. Brees is joining the Purdue coaching staff as an assistant for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the school announced Thursday. C.J. 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. Will need to develop in weight room before being a factor on college field but has ability to play for Top 10 program. Leading the Hawkeyes is. UGA allowed third-down conversions at a 40-percent clip. Ability to close gaps without a doubt a strength at this point in his career. linebackers heading into next season. pic.twitter.com/wQcyfdLP9Q, PFF College (@PFF_College) May 16, 2022. 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. 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. Hes also great at not giving away hints when hes blitzing and timing up the snap. 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. For a detailed analysis of nearly every FBS team, check out PFFs 2022 College Football Preview Magazine. pic.twitter.com/imK7rv2E0S, barrett carter (@bcsznn) February 8, 2023. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. His father, David, played offensive line at Georgia in the 1990s. The juniors four interceptions led all FBS linebackers, and he tied for second in the Power Five with two fumble recoveries. 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. . There is big-time buzz about Ohio State's C.J. 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.
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