Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Perkins is. Has NFL draft potential.. Willing to fight through double teams. Needs to show he can stack and shed on consistent basis. Leading the Hawkeyes is Jack Campbell, whose 85.7 coverage grade since 2020 is the highest among returning Power Five linebackers. Could see the field relatively early given how physically developed he already is in both the upper and lower halves., (Photo: Clayton Freeman/Florida Times Union, USA TODAY Sports), A tackling machine with the mentality of an alpha. 45 overall) and Sam Montgomery (Texans, third round, No. The Basic Blues Podcast (@BasicBluesPod) February 8, 2023. The Rebels pulled in one of the more underrated transfers this offseason in. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Clemsons Jeremiah Trotter Jr.: The sophomore leads this list and is living up to his father, a former All-Pro LSUs Harold Perkins Jr.: The true freshman is second on This is a collegefootball playerranking of the best linebackers since 1958. Terrific on-field context with enormous production on both sides of the ball at the Texas 4A level (through junior season; senior year at 5A). Unfortunately he doesnt always look super comfortable taking ball-carriers down in open space and his lack of length is a bit of an issue with blockers in his face, to go with been susceptible to getting sucked up by play-action. 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. His seven combined interceptions and forced incompletions were tied for the most among FBS linebackers as well. Instinctual and plays at high rate of speed. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Flashes chase-down speed with an exceptionally broad pursuit range. pic.twitter.com/9w22mjeZpI, PFF College (@PFF_College) May 15, 2022. More than likely projects to an off-ball weak side backer role at the next level on the defensive side of the ball. 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). Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. , all were taken within the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. While at Clemson in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. Not long but owns frame space to add mass, though not too much more is needed as a modern in-space defender. For a detailed analysis of nearly every FBS team, check out PFFs 2022 College Football Preview Magazine. Payton Wilson rounds out the unit after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. 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). after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Flashes decent knee bend. Rather instinctive in the box as a run defender and is quick to read and react. 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. 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. Wrights 79.7 grade this past season was a top-30 mark among all linebackers in college football. Athletic, physical, violent off-ball linebacker who occasionally steps to the line of scrimmage. 10. Using his rankings and PFF-exclusive stats, here are the 10 best linebacking corps in the country. @WSUCougarFB Travion Brown #GoCougs | #CougarSportsAwards pic.twitter.com/ciEARYpBjb, Washington State Athletics (@WSUCougars) May 1, 2020. 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. Georgia secured its second straight national championship on Monday night, overwhelming TCU in a 65-7 blowout. 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 Northwestern: Chi Chi Ariguzo and Collin Ellis. If he can stay healthy, he should provide a major boost on defense to his next school. Flowe is the second-highest-rated recruit in Oregon history, behind only. Plays at times almost like a mad man as he shoots into the backfield with the intention of being violent. 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. 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. 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. Has great play speed. -esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. Big 12 Picks, Lines For Saturday, February 25, College Basketball Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Sunday, February 26, NCAA Tournament Bracket Projections, 68 Team Predictions, Bubble Teams February 27, AP Poll Top 25 Projection College Basketball Rankings Prediction Week 17, Coaches Poll Top 25 Projection College Basketball Rankings Prediction Week 17, Coaches Poll Top 25 College Basketball Rankings Week 17, AP Poll Top 25 College Basketball Rankings Week 17. Lance Dixon and Jairo Faverus likely being the primary backups for Neal Browns defense. Georgia signed three of the top five linebackers in the class, including four-star recruit Raylen Wilson. 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. Not only gets downhill in hurry, but will quickly sift through traffic and get outside the hashes to wrangle a ball carrier. Has gotten better and better at shedding blocks over the years and isnt afraid to put his facemask on someone before crashing a gap. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Defensive leader for state title-winning team as junior. Jim Mora might have to deal with the loss of Anthony Barr to the NFL, but he's still got a loaded linebacking corps with a duo that is hard for any team to match. Scouting report: Nichelson is among the most athletic linebackers in the region. 205. 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. . Around the 6-foot-1, 210- to 215-pound range entering senior season with build that should support 230-pound neighborhood if desired. 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. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. Might need a developmental year or two, but has the makeup of a future impact off-ball linebacker for a Power Five program. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. Body control shines as a receiver when he adjusts to the ball and uses his size to shield defenders. Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. His short-area explosiveness to beat blockers to the spot and flat-out speed to run down plays all over the field really pops. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Ridiculously productive with 1,700 yards of total offense and 27 touchdowns and 40 tackles, including seven sacks. As a blitzer this season, his 84.0 pass-rushing grade placed 11th among Power Five linebackers. in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. Weve already seen him bat passes into the air and for his secondary players to dive for. Ability to close gaps without a doubt a strength at this point in his career. Flashes solid instincts in the run game. 217 20 2. Gambling problem? Owner of a 4.62 40 and 100-meter times of 11.16 and 11.18. The three best linebacker transfer classes. Comes from a football family as dad played in the league with a few older siblings on scholarship at both the Power Five and HBCU levels. Multi-sport athlete who excels on the baseball diamond also. In the pass game, he has a safety-like skill-set, with a very natural ability to move any direction and take away throwing windows. 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. Starting alongside him is senior Ashanti Cistrunk, who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. The excitement about Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. is sky-high coming off his sensational 2021 campaign. Drew Brees' next step in his post-playing career will put him back on a field. The star for the Huskies is Edefuan Ulofoshio, PFFs top linebacker heading into next season. 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. Lorenzo Carter could be a high-upside add on a one-year, prove-it deal at 27 years old. Closes well on ball carriers. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. rounds out the unit after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. A meniscus injury ended his freshman campaign after just five snaps. High upside athlete that can potentially provide value on either side of the ball and on multiple special teams units. Take a conference-by-conference look at college football's best linebacker tandems. 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. 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. Shows speed to chase play down on back side. His father, David, played offensive line at Georgia in the 1990s. He also made 13 coverage stops, which ranked in the top 25 for all linebackers in the country. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. 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. Ellis (6-2, 230), who also will be a three-year starter, will play middle linebacker for the first time this season, and that should prove a good fit for his skill set. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. His 34.5% pressure rate last year ranked second among Power Five linebackers. UCLA: Myles Jack and Eric Kendricks. With more than 1,300 college football players in the transfer portal, it can be difficult to parse through all the talent. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. His 71.2 pass-rush grade since 2019 is a top-20 mark in the ACC. Hell wear No. Also well-rounded basketball player. Wilson piled up a league-best 133 tackles with 11 tackles for loss and four sacks. pic.twitter.com/wQcyfdLP9Q, PFF College (@PFF_College) May 16, 2022. Heres a look at the top linebackers in the transfer portal at this time. 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