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LSU, Alabama, and the Other Top Linebacker Units in the SEC

Mike Farrell breaks down the top linebacker rooms in the SEC for 2023

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LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) makes an interception against LSU as the Auburn Tigers take on the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn
LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) makes an interception against LSU as the Auburn Tigers take on the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn

Continuing our series of ranking the top units in every conference, let’s move to the linebackers in the SEC, with LSU a step ahead of everyone else.

1. LSU

— Harold Perkins Jr. And Omar Speights are arguably the best 1-2 punch in the entire country, and this LB group will be all over the field.

LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) clobbers Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) shaking loose the ball as Florida takes on LSU at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The play was ruled an incomplete pass.

2. Alabama

— Dallas Turner is a hybrid who can do damage standing up, while Chris Braswell has similar skills and upside.

Nov 12, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell (41) and linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and linebacker Henry To’o To’o (10) celebrate after making a stop against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Alabama won 30-24.

3. Georgia

— Jamon Dumas-Johnson should come close to 100 tackles this season as he leads yet another nasty defense.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) combine to stop Florida Gators wide receiver Xzavier Henderson (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.

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4. Missouri

— Ty’Ron Hopper had double-digit tackles for a loss last season and leads a crew not many pay enough attention to.

Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (8) chases during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

5. Mississippi State

— Nathaniel Watson is one of the best in the country, with more than 100 tackles last season and six sacks. His leadership gives State the edge over a group of others here.

Nov 19, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; East Tennessee State Buccaneers running back Jacob Saylors (8) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) during the first quartet at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
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