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Here are the top 10 linebackers in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide.
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1. Daiyan Henley, Washington State
BIG BOARD RANK: 38
Henley has all the tools to be a good player at the next level, and it's a great sign that he already made so many plays in college.
2. Trenton Simpson, Clemson
BIG BOARD RANK: 59
The ability is there, but the way Simpson sees the game isn't quite yet. He could benefit from a simplified role out of the gate.
3. Jack Campbell, Iowa
BIG BOARD RANK: 64
Campbell is a high-floor middle linebacker, but he may also have a low ceiling.
4. DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
BIG BOARD RANK: 82
Overshown's draft stock was on life support after a dreadful 2021 campaign, but his massive improvement in 2022 should encourage evaluators.
5. Drew Sanders, Arkansas
BIG BOARD RANK: 95
Sanders is so raw for an experience-driven position like linebacker that it's hard to justify spending a premium pick on his “upside.”
6. Dorian Williams, Tulane
BIG BOARD RANK: 97
Williams has an interesting coverage skill set with the kind of length that defensive coordinators can work with.
7. Ivan Pace Jr., Cincinnati
BIG BOARD RANK: 99
8. Noah Sewell, Oregon
BIG BOARD RANK: 105
Schemes that blitz their linebackers and use them as hole players will covet Sewell's services. All others should look elsewhere.
9. Cam Jones, Indiana
BIG BOARD RANK: 121
10. Owen Pappoe, Auburn
BIG BOARD RANK: 141
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