2023 NFL Draft - Off-Ball Linebackers
Position/Conference Rankings
Rank | O/A | Chng | Player/School | Ht/Wt | Elig. | BIO |
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Position/Conference Rankings
Rank | O/A | Chng | Player/School | Ht/Wt | Elig. | BIO |
A box player who plays behind the defensive line, usually makes defensive calls.
In a 3-4 defense is considered an EDGE/blitzing player, in a 4-3 defense is a coverage and/or run-stuffing player.
An off-ball linebacker is usually the smaller of the two middle linebackers in a 3-4 system. These linebackers are more often in pass coverage and often act as the cleanup guy on running plays as opposed to the linebacker that makes first contact.
A hybrid role for a player who will be expected to both rush the passer and play linebacker.
Middle linebacker whose primary responsibility is filling gaps against the run; for 3-4 teams, the strong-side middle linebacker.
(3-4 teams only) Weak-side middle linebacker whose primary responsibility is filling gaps against the run.
Strong-side linebacker, primarily a run-stuffing backer.
Weak-side linebacker, sometimes called the 'run-and-chase' linebacker whose primary role is split between defending backs/receivers and stopping the run.
(Statistic) When the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
(Statistic) When the quarterback loses possession of the football as a result of defensive contact.
(Statistic) When a defensive player affects the quarterback in a meaningful way.
A (generally rectangular) area ranging vertically from the offensive tackles approximately 5-8 yards.
The side of the offensive formation that does not include a tight end.
The side of the offensive formation that includes a tight end.
2023 Position Rankings
-- Off-Ball Linebackers --
Most Recent Update:
5/16/2022
Position Rank
1
Overall Rank
23
Trenton Simpson
Clemson
JR
Height:
6'3"
Weight:
230
Position Rank
2
Overall Rank
33
Henry To'o To'o
Alabama
RJR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
228
Position Rank
3
Overall Rank
46
DeMarvion Overshown
Texas
RSR
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
221
Position Rank
4
Overall Rank
65
Owen Pappoe
Auburn
RJR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
226
Position Rank
5
Overall Rank
73
Ventrell Miller
Florida
RSR
Height:
6'0"
Weight:
226
Position Rank
6
Overall Rank
107
Mike Jones Jr.
LSU
RJR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
234
Position Rank
7
Overall Rank
137
Bumper Pool
Arkansas
RSR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
232
Position Rank
8
Overall Rank
145
Nick Herbig
Wisconsin
JR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
227
Position Rank
9
Overall Rank
153
Cody Simon
Ohio State
JR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
233
Position Rank
10
Overall Rank
163
J.D. Bertrand
Notre Dame
RJR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
230
Position Rank
11
Overall Rank
168
Mikel Jones
Syracuse
RJR
Height:
6'0"
Weight:
220
Position Rank
12
Overall Rank
238
Deshawn Pace
Cincinnati
JR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
218
Position Rank
13
Overall Rank
258
Micah Baskerville
LSU
RSR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
223
Position Rank
14
Overall Rank
263
Jacoby Windmon
Michigan State
RJR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
230
Position Rank
15
Overall Rank
270
Derek Wingo
Florida
JR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
224
Position Rank
16
Overall Rank
305
Tatum Bethune
Central Florida
SR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
215
Position Rank
17
Overall Rank
309
Jett Johnson
Mississippi State
RSR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
235