Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 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. , whose 78.5 grade since 2019 ranks fifth among ACC linebackers. The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. Jeremiah Trotter Jr with a pick6 off Spencer Rattler???? Bethune-Cookman University has agreed in principle for Ed Reed to become the school's new head football coach, the university announced on Tuesday. Trotter played only 58 snaps last year as a true freshman but showed some nice flashes. 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. Trotter was second in that same group in both passer rating allowed (42.9) and open target rate allowed (47.6%). He joins the Michigan defense after playing 12 games at Nebraska as a true freshman, where he recorded 54 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery. 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). The Basic Blues Podcast (@BasicBluesPod) February 8, 2023. Will eventually need to find better leverage and get adjusted to the speed of the college game, but should be viewed as one of the top linebackers in Florida for the 2023 recruiting cycle given how he moves and plays the game. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. One school to keep an eye out for Mauigoa is Miami (FL). Understands how to stack and shed, and can do it at a high level. The sophomore was one of three in the Power Five with 75-plus grades as a run-defender, pass-rusher and in coverage. Instinctual and plays at high rate of speed. Hes a menace as a blitzer, with his 30.6% pass-rush win rate last year leading all FBS linebackers. 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. 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. Iowa Hawkeyes. The sophomore leads this list and is living up to his father, a former All-Pro linebacker. He has a lot of quick-twitch in his game and shows both short area quickness and excellent closing speed. @tyron_hopper one more year!#MIZ ???????? Your login session has expired. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. While at Clemson in 2020, he earned a 90.2 coverage grade, which was first among Power Five linebackers. 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.. But UCF did a good job in the portal with this trio. Uses length well when breaking down. Has athleticism and speed to drop into coverage in flat or take running back one-on-one. Despite playing just two games. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Thats what the Sooners seemed to be aiming for as they made the trip over eastern border to offer 2024 linebacker Brian Huff. 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. A meniscus injury ended his freshman campaign after just five snaps. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Hes not quite there mentally, just being a step too late in his reactions at times, but hes the full package. @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/Fe6qSkJXWz, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 25, 2022, The No. Stroud after his sensational first season as the Buckeyes' starter. 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. As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. Possesses frame to add 20-25 pounds and not lose agility, speed or quickness. Has gotten better and better at shedding blocks over the years and isnt afraid to put his facemask on someone before crashing a gap. N.C. State has the ACCs highest-graded linebacker over the past two years in Drake Thomas at an 80.0 mark. Georgia signed three of the top five linebackers in the class, including four-star recruit Raylen Wilson. Has to continue to work on on technique, including when turning and running laterally. His 26 pressures in 2021 trailed only. Not long but owns frame space to add mass, though not too much more is needed as a modern in-space defender. 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. Defensive Captains with signal-calling experience are highly desirable for inside linebackers. Multi-year starter with possible early-impact ability for Top 20 program. Diagnosis whats going on in front of him better than most his age. In addition to edge and linebacker reps, owns significant snaps at safety and plays with coverage awareness. Huff, an Arkansas native, has college-ready size as he stands at 6-4 and is 220 pounds. His 94.1 coverage grade since 2019 ranks first among all FBS linebackers. was a top-10-graded linebacker in the conference last year, and his 74.7 run-defense grade was fifth-best in the ACC. Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed. NA 204 258. Take a look at the top 10 players from Northwestern to play in the NFL. Diagnosis whats going on in front of him better than most his age. Has doubled as a running back for his high school, and has found success on that side of the ball. In coverage, he is primarily responsible for shallow zones, but I think he has become much more light on his feet in 2020, in terms of the ground he can cover, which has led to four INTs in seven games (including a pair of pick-sixes), but it also allows him to be more aggressive with shooting gaps, putting him at 7.5 TFLs already, including one for a safety against UCF. AND THE WINNER IS ???? 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. 8 linebacker in college football for the 2022 season, PFF's fourth-best linebacker in the country entering the 2022 season. 25 after a disappointing first season in Baton Rouge. Scouting report: Physically strong player who is a weight room warrior. 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 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. WebVisit ESPN to view College Football stat leaders for the current and previous seasons C.J. Has to develop strength throughout frame, and particularly in upper body. As just a true sophomore, Francisco Mauigoa was the Pac-12s second-highest-graded linebacker, earning a 75.8 mark. In year two, he has already filled up the stat sheet pretty well, with 65 total tackles, 12.5 of them for a loss, 6.5 sacks and two passes broken up. Already established as a hammer, showed violent striking ability during impressive senior season. Now back with him in the lineup, they have really grown this season. Has great play speed. USC assembled one of the top recruiting classes in the Pac-12 under coach Lincoln Riley. The Ole Miss outside linebacker is built differently from other players on this list. C.J. 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. 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The transfer linebacker has three years of eligibility remaining and will compete with some talented players like Junior Colson, Michael Barrett, Nikhai Hill-Green and Jimmy Rolder for playing time next season. Samson Ebukam was the San Francisco 49ers' Stanford head coach David Shaw is stepping down after 12 seasons at the helm of the Cardinal program. Has speed to get around tackle on blitzes. What's the book on the edge rusher heading into the '22 college football season? Ran for more than 1,000 yards on almost 10 yards per carry while recording 91 tackles as a junior. Excellent in chase mode as he can get outside the hashes and hawk down ball carriers of all different sizes. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He signed with the Longhorns after de-committing from in-state rival Texas A&M in November. Typically All Conference or minimum 1 Year Varsity Starter. Athletic enough to compensate for occasional less-than-ideal angles. With that being said, you see him get shielded by slot receivers even on plenty of occasions (see USCs Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2019) and he leaves his feet too much as a tackler for my list in part because his play-strength isnt at the level of those 250-pound inside backers. . The junior was also second among SEC linebackers with a 51.7% open target rate allowed. The Rebels pulled in one of the more underrated transfers this offseason in. Desire to make those around him better also a pretty unique trait in the year 2022. As we head toward the 2022 college football season, the Will Levis hype train is picking up steam. Justin Flowe has as much talent as any linebacker in college football, but he hasnt had any semblance of a break with injuries. Adequate in-space athleticism appeared to take the next step during senior campaign. Multi-sport athlete who excels on the baseball diamond also. Rather effective in pursuit and has also shown that he can get the job done as a face-up tackler. 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. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Comfortable in space and owns valuable experience in both man and zone coverage, two things that he has further refined on the 7v7 circuit. 95 overall) all got a draft call. Gets off quickly at snap. MWC: Utah State (Kyler Fackrell and Zach Vigil). At 64 and 265 pounds, Williams is an absolute unit. **More **. Georgia: Ramik Wilson and Amarlo Herrera. So, what's the book on the quarterback heading into the 2022 college football season? Excels on contact, exhibiting excellent play strength and power at the point of attack. 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. 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. Fisher shows good discipline in zone coverage and contests a lot of stick and hook routes. 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. Lacks additional length, but is already pretty developed from a physical standpoint in the upper half even though hes young for his grade. Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report, supplying a striking NFL comparison in the process. Headlining Oregons unit is Justin Flowe and Noah Sewell, the top two linebacker recruits in the 2020 class. Odds & lines subject to change. Verified high 4.6 speed with shuttle in 4.2s, which showcases change of direction and acceleration. Multi-sport athlete who excels on the baseball diamond also. Highly productive considering full-time two-way snaps. pic.twitter.com/dIoT3CCCzG, Max Chadwick (@Chad_Maxwick) February 13, 2023. Comfortable in zone coverage and is quick to anticipate throws. , all were taken within the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. Last time a Big 12 linebacker duo was selected in the same draft: Not surprisingly, league powerhouses Texas and Oklahoma were the last to do it and managed to send a pair of linebackers to the NFL in the same 2012 draft. pic.twitter.com/wQcyfdLP9Q, PFF College (@PFF_College) May 16, 2022. If Ulofoshio was fully healthy, Washington would be higher on this list. Theres one man to credit for Troy cracking this list, and thats sixth-year senior Carlton Martial. Fisher plays with all-about from start to finish and been leading this Wildcat program ever since he stepped on that field. 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. Using PFFs preseason positional rankings and PFF-exclusive stats, here are the best linebacking corps in the country. University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, who has drawn the eye of a few NFL franchises, said he expects to coach the Wolverines in 2023. Does not quit on plays. Does not quit on plays. Ernest Hausmann, who transferred to Michigan after one season at Nebraska, was named to On3s recent 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. Linebackers: Josh Chandler-Semedo/Exree Loe. As a blitzer this season, his 84.0 pass-rushing grade placed 11th among Power Five linebackers. If he can stay healthy and live up to it, Oregon could easily top this list. That dropped to 55.3 last year, which ranked 112th in the Power Five. pic.twitter.com/k0mGKNqZ0w, tarheelupdate (@tarheelupdate) September 10, 2022. , who looked solid as a reserve in 2021 with a 75.0 grade on 150 snaps. "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.". Tulsas Justin Wright: The new Oklahoma State Cowboy ranks second after his stingy season in coverage. 6-2 / 232. Finished junior campaign with 150 tackles, five INTs, four sacks, and three defensive TDs. Unfortunately he is overshoots his run fits at times, creating cutback opportunities, and while they bring him off the edge quite a bit, he doesnt bring a whole lot as a pass-rusher, while aiming at the wrong hip of the QB at times. 1 offensive tackle in the nation, according to. 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. Closes well on ball carriers. Athleticism shows when dropping into coverage. Last time a Big Ten linebacker duo was selected in the same draft: It happened in May, when Iowa had Christian Kirksey (third round) and Anthony Hitchens (fourth round) drafted. EDGE Position Preview: Can Michigans pass rush remain dominant in 2023? Likely to find plenty of success on Saturdays in an aggressive 3-4 front. Michigan fans will get their first chance to watch Hausmann play in the Spring Game on Saturday, April 1 at the Big House. Flashes chase-down speed with an exceptionally broad pursuit range. 4 on the season ???? If you cant make it to the game in person, the game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. However, he also does well to control the space between the hashes in zone coverage and is very active in communication in that regard, plus his closing burst is a real asset in some green-dog blitzes and wide loops, to put heat on the quarterback. In addition to edge and linebacker reps, owns significant snaps at safety and plays with coverage awareness. His father, David, played offensive line at Georgia in the 1990s. For a detailed analysis of nearly every FBS team, check out PFFs 2022 College Football Preview Magazine. Will eventually need to find better leverage and get adjusted to the speed of the college game, but should be viewed as one of the top linebackers in Florida for the 2023 recruiting cycle given how he moves and plays the game. If he can stay healthy, he should provide a major boost on defense to his next school. Athletic, physical, violent off-ball linebacker who occasionally steps to the line of scrimmage. Sewell has lived up to the hype and is the No. . 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. His usually dependable tackling was a bit of an issue in open-field situations as well in 2019. One of the more promising inside backer prospects to come out of the Sunshine State in recent years given how he moves and plays in the box. The juniors four interceptions led all FBS linebackers, and he tied for second in the Power Five with two fumble recoveries. 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. Needs to continue to develop upper body strength to handle physical nature of college game in the box. His 26 pressures in 2021 trailed only Trenton Simpson among ACC linebackers. , but what about the best position groups? The guy most draft rankings seem to have at the top for the position in college football is Trenton Simpson at Clemson. Here are the top 10 linebackers returning to college football next season. Not only gets downhill in hurry, but will quickly sift through traffic and get outside the hashes to wrangle a ball carrier. College football is just about here, which means its time to wrap up our preseason preview. . Noah Sewell at number one made it fairly easy for me. Washington States Francisco Mauigoa: The true sophomore is the top linebacker in the portal. Hes a menace as a blitzer, with his 30.6% pass-rush win rate last year leading all FBS linebackers. Oklahoma: Eric Striker and Dominique Alexander. In the passing game, he can carry slot receivers down the hashes, blitz off the slot, spy the quarterback and pretty much anything you ask of him, because of how loose he is in space. Weeks picked LSU over a handful of schools that includes Georgia, Boston College, Duke, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Stanford and Tennessee. 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. Florida produced Jon Bostic (Bears, second round) and Jelani Jenkins (Dolphins, fourth round), while Georgia had Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree both go in the first round to Pittsburgh and St. Louis, respectively. Wrights 79.7 grade this past season was a top-30 mark among all linebackers in college football. . Payton Wilson rounds out the unit after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. Nate Landman, Colorado: The former three-star prospect has blossomed into one of the most experienced and The sophomore led the SEC this season with a 79.9 run-defense grade. Has NFL draft potential.. Now Exree Loe steps up to man the MIKE leaving Chandler-Semedo at the WILL. Strong tackler in space. 11 in PFFs preseason ranking. The top 10 linebacker corps in college football ahead of the 2022 season 1. Injuries are the only thing holding him back. The buzz: The Knights best linebacker, Tatum Bethune, transferred to Florida State. 6-1 / 220. Last time an SEC linebacker duo was selected in the same draft:LSU, Florida and Georgia all had multiple linebackers chosen in the 2013 draft. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Browns 75.6 coverage grade over the past two seasons is a top-25 mark among Power Five linebackers. 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. Ulofoshio has missed 10 games over the past three years and will miss at least half of the 2022 season with a knee injury. Today it is the best pair of linebackers. 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. ???????? Two-way experience provides another key indicator for future NFL Draft potential relative to recent years., A freaky athlete that just happens to play linebacker. As the 2020 college football season winds down, 2021 NFL Draft talk will heat up. Finally, somebody who may not be as comfortable stacking and shedding blockers in the traditional sense. Collins fills those pads out nicely and he is a beast as Tulsas stack WILL backer. The Eleven Greatest College Linebackers, 1958-2008 11) D. D. Lewis: Mississippi State 1965-'67, Member of College Football Hall of Fame 10) Randy Willing to fight through double teams. Telvin Smith, Florida State 4. Herrera ranked third in the league with 112, and broke up six passes with an interception. 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. Northwestern: Chi Chi Ariguzo and Collin Ellis. But with Marc Munford, Ed Steward, Jerry Picking up the slack is Pittsburgh transferCam Bright, whose 78.5 grade since 2019 ranks fifth among ACC linebackers. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Needs to show he can stack and shed on consistent basis. High upside athlete that can potentially provide value on either side of the ball and on multiple special teams units. Buy Sooners Tickets. All hes done since then is earn a 94.9 career grade, best among FBS linebackers over the past five years. Flashes solid instincts in the run game. 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). 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. CEDRIC GRAY???? Excellent in chase mode as he can get outside the hashes and hawk down ball carriers of all different sizes. So, when it was announced that Carter, a true freshman, would also wear that number, it raised some eyebrows. Flashes above average patience and vision at the line of scrimmage, showing the ability to hit the hole quickly. Shows surprising hands-catching acumen and big-play speed as a receiver. Plays with leverage and bends well in lower body. Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. Best suited to play inside linebacker but possesses some traits to play outside. Anyone else miss watching Abdul Carter wreck havoc on opposing offenses? 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. A face-up tackler with good leg drive that doesnt let many slip ball carriers out of his hands. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. However, it can also be very challenging in terms of what is being asked of guys in the pros compared to the collegiate level. Those around him better than most his age open-field situations as well in body. It to the hype and is the top 10 linebackers returning to college football ( @ Chad_Maxwick ) 13... 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