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2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Linebacker

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Clemson Tigers linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) smiles after a sack against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NFL draft season is nearly upon us. And with that comes the PFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects.

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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