25 after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. The sophomore was one of three in the Power Five with 75-plus grades as a run-defender, pass-rusher and in coverage. His pass-rush win rate of 31.2% last season was pretty staggering. Will need to develop in weight room before being a factor on college field but has ability to play for Top 10 program. He has a lot of quick-twitch in his game and shows both short area quickness and excellent closing speed. Willing to fight through double teams. Also posted a 45-6 shot put PR during junior track and field season and played heavy minutes for his basketball team in Winter 2021-22. Colorado and new head coach Deion Sanders made a late offer to Carter, but he elected to stay in his home state and sign with the Vols. 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. Neither is the most talented linebacker in the league, but as a duo, no returning SEC pair was more productive last year than this one. The Basic Blues Podcast (@BasicBluesPod) February 8, 2023. Likely to find plenty of success on Saturdays in an aggressive 3-4 front. Has some stack-and-shed ability but needs to continue to develop it. 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. Athletic, physical, violent off-ball linebacker who occasionally steps to the line of scrimmage. 8 linebacker in college football for the 2022 season. As a result he was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2018 and second-team the other two years. Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed. Stroud after his sensational first season as the Buckeyes' starter. rounds out the unit after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. 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. 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. Unlike a lot of college LBs nowadays, he can still take on and shed blockers coming right at him, thanks to his robust base. 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. Trotter played only 58 snaps last year as a true freshman but showed some nice flashes. Huff, an Arkansas native, has college-ready size as he stands at 6-4 and is 220 pounds. Texas is ranked behind Alabama and Georgia for the best recruiting class in the 247Sports rankings. Working on anchoring against run important. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Simpson has continued to excel under new DC Wes Goodwin, thanks to his athletic profile and the growth in play-recognition. 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. His 34.5% pressure rate last year ranked second among Power Five linebackers. Drayk Bowen Andrean (Merrillville, IN) LB. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Does not quit on plays. 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. He led the nation with 140 tackles in 2021, and hes the Has NFL draft potential. For the Tigers, Barkevious Mingo (Browns, first round, No. Dumas-Johnson is the next great Georgia linebacker, following past Bulldog greats such as Roquan Smith and Nakobe Dean. Sun Belt: Texas State (David Mayo and Michael Orakpo). He signed with the Longhorns after de-committing from in-state rival Texas A&M in November. Ncaa Football Clemson At Syracuse. Likely to find plenty of success on Saturdays in an aggressive 3-4 front. See College Football News stories in your feed, Auburn at Alabama Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, DePaul at UConn Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Maryland at Ohio State Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Pitt at Notre Dame Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Oklahoma at Kansas State Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Chicago State at Gonzaga Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Vanderbilt at Kentucky Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Xavier at Providence Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Texas at TCU Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Privacy Notice / Your California Privacy Rights. 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. Might need a developmental year or two, but has the makeup of a future impact off-ball linebacker for a Power Five program. among ACC linebackers. The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Gained 1,500-plus receiving yards over sophomore and junior seasons. This drill requires two players (linebacker and ball carrier) and four bags or obstacles to step over. Rice is pretty fluid mover in coverage, who can run downfield with flexed out tight-ends and shut down throws into the flats. Needs to continue to develop upper body strength to handle physical nature of college game in the box. Jack Campbell's 45 run stops last season was tied for the most by a P5 LB ???? 95 overall) all got a draft call. Uses quick hands well to stay off blocks. Best suited to play inside linebacker but possesses some traits to play outside. Broad, layered athletic profile projects very well in long term. #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/C6k1UTiS0y, Justin Wright (@JustinWright_30) December 7, 2022. Theyre the 15 linebackers in the transfer portal you need to know. His three forced fumbles were also tied for sixth in the country. His 34.5% pressure rate last year ranked second among Power Five linebackers. Iowa Hawkeyes First things first, this is not meant to disparage Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell. For a detailed analysis of nearly every FBS team, check out PFFs 2022 College Football Preview Magazine. Verified high 4.6 speed with shuttle in 4.2s, which showcases change of direction and acceleration. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Both are experienced seniors -- and experienced playmakers. Linebackers: Josh Chandler-Semedo/Exree Loe. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane linebacker Justin Wright (30) runs back an Lance Dixon and Jairo Faverus likely being the primary backups for Neal Browns defense. Conference USA: Marshall (Jermaine Holmes and Evan McKelvey). 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. 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. But Texas Demarvion Overshown is incredible as a run-and-chase player. The senior got home with five sacks on only 43 pass-rushing snaps. MWC: Utah State (Kyler Fackrell and Zach Vigil). The other three, Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean and Channing Tindall, all were taken within the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. His seven combined interceptions and forced incompletions were tied for the most among FBS linebackers as well. Displays good short area explosiveness and change of direction ability, flashing some make you miss ability in the open field. That dropped to 55.3 last year, which ranked 112th in the Power Five. 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. Northwestern: Chi Chi Ariguzo and Collin Ellis. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. Trenton Simpson: 88.3 pass rush grade last season, No other ACC LB had a grade higher than 80???? 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. Ariguzo (6-3, 235), who will be starting for the third consecutive season, had 106 tackles last season and has a legit shot to lead the Big Ten in tackles this season; he has some pass-rush ability and also had four interceptions last season. 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. Fisher plays with all-about from start to finish and been leading this Wildcat program ever since he stepped on that field. 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. All hes done since then is earn a 94.9 career grade, best among FBS linebackers over the past five years. 6-1 / 220. 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. Im in the business of projecting forward and evaluating them as draft prospects, but for this exercise, I tried to isolate them from their team and purely judge them on who could help me win games at the CFB level right now. If he can stay healthy, he should provide a major boost on defense to his next school. Adequate in-space athleticism appeared to take the next step during senior campaign. 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. Shaw announced the news after the team closed out the season with a 36-25 loss to BYU on Saturday night, telling reporters he made the decision within the past week. Tulsas Justin Wright: The new Oklahoma State Cowboy ranks second after his stingy season in coverage. Buy Sooners Tickets. 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. 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. Measured roughly 6-foot-1.5, 215 pounds spring before senior season. 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. couldnt make you understand even if i tried to explain.. His 17 tackles for loss/no gain were fifth in that same group as well. in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. 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. High-level athlete also plays receiver. If you cant make it to the game in person, the game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. Here are the top 10 linebackers returning to college football next season. Moses has the speed to scrape over the top of blockers and take away angles towards the sideline, limiting the amount of big plays against the Crimson Tide defense. He may not be super rangy in coverage. 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. You can sharpie in Harold Perkins in for LB1 in 2025. pic.twitter.com/95JJMe0Tgd, Max Chadwick (@Chad_Maxwick) November 12, 2022. High upside athlete that can potentially provide value on either side of the ball and on multiple special teams units. AAC: Houston (Derrick Mathews and Efrem Oliphant). A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. The Ole Miss outside linebacker is built differently from other players on this list. Can re-direct and move along line of scrimmage. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane linebacker Justin Wright (30) runs back an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Plays with a physicality beyond his current size. Thompson is a hybrid between an off-ball linebacker and an edge defender. **More **. Headlining Oregons unit is Justin Flowe and Noah Sewell, the top two linebacker recruits in the 2020 class. Lynch and Gabe Martin). Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report on Bulldogs DL Jalen Carter, with a pro comp to a former top-three pick. Plays with energy and effort, and is a competitor. Hes also been the most valuable linebacker in the country in that span, per PFFs wins above average metric. Gained 1,500-plus receiving yards over sophomore and junior seasons. NFL upside., Prototype size for a modern off-ball linebacker in the 6-foot-1, 215- to 220-pound range entering senior season. 1 offensive tackle in the nation, according to On3s consensus ratings. 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. Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed. Some of the re-ranks make sense, but others are rather odd. 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