Top 100 – QB – RB – WR – TE – OT – IOL – EDGE – DL – LB – CB – S
Grade Scale for Ceiling/Floor: High-End Starter: 80+ | Avg. Starter: 60-79 | Backup/Situational Starter: 40-59 | Roster Filler: 20-39 | Camp Invite: 0-19 |
NFL Readiness: Graded on 0-5 scale
Grade calculation: Average of Ceiling(x3) and Floor + NFL readiness
RAS: Relative Athletic Score
| Rk | Player | Pos | School | Ht | Wt | Arm | Forty | Vert | RAS | Ceiling | Floor | Ready | Grade | Scouting Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB1 | Drew Sanders | LB |  Arkansas | 6'4" | 235 | 32.125" | -- | -- | -- | 95 | 50 | 2.5 | 86.3 | Five-star recruit who spent two seasons at Alabama as a defensive end before transferring to Arkansas and transitioning to off-ball linebacker. Elite pass-rush production as a blitzing linebacker. Explosive burst off the snap but also has developed pass-rush moves from his days on the edge, making him more well-rounded in that area than your typical off-ball linebacker. Coverage skills are understandably raw 一 just doesn’t have the experience to anticipate. Sloppy tackler 一 still adjusting to tackling in space can be thrown off balance by slippery ball carriers. Doesn’t turn 22 until December. Appears to have the frame to carry more weight if teams want to convert him back to the edge. If sticks at linebacker there are some definite flaws in terms of coverage and tackling, but it’s easy to see how his traits should convert to high level production in those areas with more experience. Any defensive coaching hoping to lean on the blitz should love what Sanders brings to the table. |
| LB2 | Trenton Simpson | LB |  Clemson | 6'2" | 235 | 32.375" | 4.43 | -- | 9.86 | 94 | 48 | 2 | 84.5 | Two-year starter as an off-ball linebacker. Elite production on blitzes but mostly wins with pure speed. Doesn’t have much of a game plan as a pass-rusher and can be eliminated when a blocker gets hands on him. Has decent length but struggles to shed blocks and may need to improve his upper body strength. Elite range 一 makes plays in pursuit with angles most linebackers simply can’t pull off. Rare athleticism/size combination allows him to handle coverage assignments with just about anyone. Plays the receiver more than the ball and doesn’t look comfortable reading the quarterback in zone 一 needs to learn to anticipate more than he reacts in coverage. Primarily played weak-side role at Clemson but has the traits to learn any role and if he polishes his pass-rush skill set a strong-side role may be his best long-term fit. Balanced skill set also makes him an ideal fit for teams leaning on 3-4 alignments. |
| LB3 | Jack Campbell | LB |  Iowa | 6'4" | 249 | 31.875" | 4.65 | 37.5" | 9.98 | 76 | 58 | 4 | 75.5 | Two-year starter at mike linebacker and a prototypical build for the position. Big frame and capable of taking on blockers. Tall for the position, but arm length doesn’t match the height. Testing numbers were exceptional but it doesn’t match on the athleticism shown on the field 一 range and recovery speed are average. Patient player who doesn’t overcommit or bite hard on fakes, but that also limits his impact plays 一 you don’t see him crashing into the backfield often. Coverage skills are similar 一 he’s patient and reactionary but not a disruptive force. Looks like a prospect with a high floor who could be an decent starter out of the gate, but may not have a ceiling much higher 一 though his testing numbers provide some hope another level could be unlocked. |
| LB4 | Yasir Abdullah | LB |  Louisville | 6'1" | 237 | 32.375" | 4.47 | 36.5" | 9.47 | 82 | 44 | 2 | 74.5 | Fifth-year senior who started for most of his final four years at Louisville. Primarily played on the edge, but also dropped in coverage on about ⅓ of his snaps against the pass. Built like an off-ball linebacker, but his production as an edge-rusher can’t be ignored. Wins with an exceptional burst off the snap. Flashes an ability to convert speed to power, but could benefit from refining that skill set. Has the speed to run with any running back and the size to match up with tight ends 一 despite limited experience in coverage, it's easy to see his value in an expanded role there. Played some safety in high school, so he should pick up more coverage responsibilties with relative ease. Looks especially comfortable sticking with running backs in coverage out of the backfield. Skill set is a natural fit as a strong-side linebacker for a team interested in using him on blitzes at a high rate 一 though he’ll need to prove his ability to play the run as an off-ball linebacker. |
| LB5 | Nick Herbig | LB |  Wisconsin | 6'2" | 240 | 31.25" | 4.65 | -- | 6.01 | 78 | 40 | 2.5 | 71.0 | Is he an off-ball linebacker or pass-rusher? Blitzed on just over 50% of his snaps against the pass last season as a 3-4 outside linebacker but is undersized for a pure edge-rusher. Added weight prior to the combine; possibly in an effort to convince teams he should get a shot on the edge? Limited experience in coverage but appears to have the athleticism to grow into an expanded role there, especially if he drops weight again. At his best playing downhill against the run and excels at being a disruptor in the backfield. Most logical fit is on the strong side in 4-3 alignments for a team looking to use his pass-rush ability on blitzes. Expect him to spend his rookie year in a reserve role as coaches attempt to figure out his skill set and the best way to accentuate his strengths 一 he’s the type of player who will greatly benefit from coaching continuity for this reason. |
| LB6 | Daiyan Henley | LB |  Washington State | 6'0" | 225 | 33" | 4.54 | 35" | 8.89 | 70 | 44 | 3 | 66.5 | Athletic middle linebacker with good range. Reliable tackler. Developed an ability to anticipate and that skill set, coupled with his speed, make him a disruptive force against the run in 2022. Has the athleticism to run with most running backs and tight ends in coverage, but lacks the anticipation skills to excel in zone coverage 一 often late to react and doesn’t contest many passes. Spent five years at Nevada before transferring to Washington State in 2022. Will turn 24 during his rookie year. Age has to be a factor into his evaluation 一 you would expect a 23-year-old, sixth-year senior to have better anticipation skills that most, right? Season-ending knee injury in 2019. Probably fits best at middle linebacker but could potentially shift to weak-side. |
| LB7 | Dorian Williams | LB |  Tulane | 6'1" | 228 | 33.75" | 4.49 | 33.5" | 8.54 | 68 | 54 | 2 | 66.5 | Explosive athlete who started for two years and appears to be an ascending talent. Primarily played on the inside in 3-4 alignments and also in 2-4-5 alignments during his junior year. Wins with his athleticism and can fly to the ball. In the run game, tends to react more than he anticipates, but gets away with it due to his athleticism. Reliable wrap-up tackler. Coverage skills are an asset, looks comfortable in zone and flashes some on-ball production. Played on special teams throughout his career, even as a senior and will immediately be an asset in that role. Should be considered a developmental prospect with a relatively safe floor due to athleticism and special teams ability. |
| LB8 | DeMarvion Overshown | LB |  Texas | 6'3" | 229 | 32.25" | 4.56 | -- | 8.51 | 62 | 55 | 4 | 64.3 | Former safety who still has the hybrid safety/linebacker body. Small but quick with ideal range for an off-ball linebacker. Decent coverage skills 一 can definitely stick with tight ends and isn’t shy about getting physical in coverage. Defensive back background shows in coverage 一 he’s comfortable sitting in zone and reading the quarterback, with the quick burst to quickly jump passing lanes. Extensive special teams experience sets a high floor, as he’ll immediately have value there. Starter potential, but could be a sub-package linebacker due to his coverage skills. |
| LB9 | Noah Sewell | LB |  Oregon | 6'1" | 246 | 31.625" | 4.64 | 33" | 9.04 | 70 | 38 | 2 | 64.0 | Five-star recruit and a three-year starter who primarily lined up as an inside linebacker. Fits the mold of an old school linebacker who excels playing downhill. Physical player with prototypical take-on ability. Speed is good enough but lacks top-tier range 一 tested fairly well at the combine, but appeared to drop weight to do so. Change-of-direction is a concern, he struggled to recover when taking a misstep. Devoid of meaningful coverage skills. Looks lost in zone coverage, eyes wander and he’s purely reacting with no anticipation skills. Got his hands on the ball only four times in over 700 career snaps in coverage (two interceptions, two pass breakups). Can be an asset as an early-down run defender, but those types of players have less value than ever in today’s game. |
| LB10 | Henry To'oTo'o | LB |  Alabama | 6'1" | 227 | 32.75" | 4.62 | 32" | -- | 64 | 56 | 2 | 64.0 | Four-year starter (two at Tennessee, two at Alabama). Highly productive player who wins with his anticipation skills. Always around the ball, but lacks the size/strength to be a consistent finisher. Physical ball carriers can bounce off him at times, and it’s probably not a fixable issues given his size. Ordinary athleticism holds him back in coverage 一 he’s patient and reads the quarterback, but just doesn’t have the burst to cover enough ground. Given his ability to read/react, you don’t want to bet against him, but if he ascends to a high-end starter he would be an outlier 一 more likely to provide valuable depth and special teams production. |
| LB11 | Dee Winters | LB |  TCU | 5'11" | 227 | 31.625" | 4.49 | 30.5" | 6.05 | 0.0 | ||||
| LB12 | Nick Hampton | LB |  Appalachian State | 6'2" | 236 | 33.625" | 4.58 | 35.5" | 7.85 | 0.0 | ||||
| LB13 | Owen Pappoe | LB |  Auburn | 6'0" | 225 | 31.75" | 4.39 | 35.5" | 9.24 | 0.0 | ||||
| LB14 | Jeremy Banks | LB |  Tennessee | 6'1" | 232 | 32" | 4.53 | 37.5" | 8.93 | 0.0 | ||||
| LB15 | Ivan Pace Jr. | LB |  Cincinnati | 5'10" | 231 | 30.25" | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| LB16 | Cam Jones | LB |  Indiana | 6'1" | 226 | 31.25" | 4.69 | 33" | 4.61 | 0.0 | ||||
| LB17 | Anfernee Orji | LB | #REF! | 6'1" | 230 | 32" | 4.53 | 38.5" | 9.05 | 0.0 | ||||
| LB18 | Ventrell Miller | LB |  Florida | 6'0" | 232 | 32.5" | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| LB19 | Mohamoud Diabate | LB |  Utah | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| LB20 | Durrell Johnson | LB | #REF! | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| LB21 | SirVocea Dennis | LB |  Pittsburgh | 6'0" | 226 | 32.875" | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 |
