As draft season rapidly approaches, I continue to give my 10 favorite players for each position. Today, it’s the linebackers’ turn.
- Quarterbacks
- Running Backs
- Wide Receivers
- Tight Ends
- Offensive Tackles
- Interior Offensive Linemen
- Defensive Linemen
- Edge Rushers
1. Payton Wilson, NC State
— It’s not a strong LB class but I love this kid as a late round-one steal.
Payton Wilson 2023 Stat line 138 tackles, 6 sacks, and 3 interceptions. High motor, instincts, Closing speed to the ball carrier, and a game wrecker. Will be one of my highest graded defensive prospects. Has the “It Factor” pic.twitter.com/zLFqz5PTdU
— Coach K | Keith Sanchez (@TheTalentCode) April 2, 2024
2. Junior Colson, Michigan
— He can thump, cover, and covers more ground than anyone on this list.
Junior Colson, linebacker from Michigan, is a guy you should look out for in this year’s draft. Shown the ability to play all three downs throughout his time at Michigan #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/0TBIeKdTVh
— Dylan Feltovich (@dyfelt) April 2, 2024
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3. Cedric Gray, North Carolina
— A great athlete who has a high ceiling but hasn’t put it all together.
4. Trevin Wallace, Kentucky
— The best athlete in this group, he could be an absolute steal.
Kentucky’s Trevin Wallace covering the wheel route perfectly at the Senior Bowl. Flips his hips, stays in phase, and finds the ball. pic.twitter.com/JLMI7lDXxC
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) February 1, 2024
5. Jaylan Ford, Texas
— A solid tackler who can cover space.
6. Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
— I like how aggressive and physical he can be.
Edgerrin Cooper with great discipline to diagnose the quarterback option and kill the play.
Reads the ground game pretty well and is lightning quick to make decisions. Good instincts against the run. pic.twitter.com/IxGFLmGYZd
— John Crumpler (@JohnCrumplerMD) March 30, 2024
7. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson
— He’s not long but he takes great angles and has the bloodlines.
8. Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State
— Could be a solid steal and a sneaky 10-year NFL player. He is what he is though, ceiling is limited.
Tommy Eichenberg's athleticism often goes unnoticed by traditional metrics, yet his in-game athleticism reveals impressive traits, such as remarkable closing speed in open space.#ReelSpeed pic.twitter.com/xkzZUI5Mcw
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) April 2, 2024
9. Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington
— A solid get on day two in round three for some team.
Washington LB Edefuan Ulofoshio –
RAS: 9.67
– Exceptional athleticism with a lot of potential
– Moves fluidly to slip right passed blockers
– Makes his bones in coverage
– Uses his long arms very well in tackling
– Could put on some weight pic.twitter.com/EdfkfTNzZn— Cønnør (@DTownCnnrBrown) April 2, 2024
10. Darius Muasau, UCLA
— Not a well-known name but has a chance to be an immediate depth guy.
