Reuben Foster – Alabama – Senior – 6-0, 229 – 4.72
If it weren’t for an odd Combine happening where Foster was kicked out for picking a fight with a medical assistant, chances are we’d be talking about Foster as a Top 5 pick. He’s one of the best football players in this class.

Haason Reddick – Temple – Senior – 6-1, 237 – 4.52
Reddick is another prospect that is just a heck of a football player. He played and started at three different positions, defensive end, inside linebacker and outside linebacker, during his time at temple and thrived at all three.

T.J. Watt – Wisconsin – Junior – 6-4, 252 – 4.69
Yes, yes, this is the younger brother of Houston’s monstrous defensive end and defensive player of the year, J.J. Watt. Though T.J. isn’t as physically imposing, he still has good natural athleticism as a pass rusher.

Jarrad Davis – Florida – Senior – 6-1, 239 – 4.62
After a great 2015 campaign, Davis’ 2016 season was cut short, or interrupted, multiple times due to an ankle injury that was apparently far worse than he led on during the season. However, at his Pro Day during the offseason, Davis proved he’s still just as athletic as he was a year ago.

Zach Cunningham – Vanderbilt – Junior – 6-3, 234 – 4.67
Cunningham is a smart instinctual linebacker that team will love to have commanding the mind of their defense. He could stand to be more powerful when wrapping up, but that should come with NFL strength training.

Raekwon McMillan – Ohio State – Junior – 6-2, 240 – 4.61
McMillan is the young gun of the group and showed a lot of potential in his first year as a starter this season at Ohio State. Because of his inexperience, he probably didn’t pop out on tape as much as people were hoping he would. But, watching what he has as a base with skills and recognition should be plenty to like.

Tyus Bowser – Houston – Senior – 6-3, 247 – 4.65
Bowser has come on late to the scene as one of the top outside linebackers and hybrid pass rushers from this class. He uses good length and speed to be able to get into and around blockers, and is well above average when tracking and pursuing ball carriers. He’s more of a 3-4 player.

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Anthony Walker Jr. – Northwestern – Junior – 6-1, 238 – 4.65
Walker Jr. is a complete middle linebacker who, like Cunningham is coveted for his play recognition and intelligence as a signal caller of a defense. He’s not as athletic as some of the guy who are above of him, but he’ll still be a solid selection in Day 2.

Alex Anzalone – Florida – Senior – 6-3, 241 – 4.63
Azalone might have been one of the Top 5 linebackers in this class if his career at Florida wasn’t so riddled with injuries. He’s a former 5-star linebacker who is very athletic for the position and for his size. If he’s healthy, he’ll be a steal.

Vince Biegel – Wisconsin – Senior – 6-3, 246 – 4.67
Vince Biegel was a leader and centerpiece for the Badgers defense. At the Senior Bowl, he looked like a player coaches would love, always first to drills, talking to players in the huddle and during stretches. I think he’s athletic enough to play in the NFL, but need to gain some sort of pass rush moves to be more than a special teams player or fill-in linebacker.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin – Tennessee – Senior – 6-0, 230
Reeves-Maybin is another one of those linebackers who most likely would’ve been higher on this list if it weren’t for injuries. His 2015 tape shows an explosive SAM linebacker who had a knack for making plays in the backfield. He’s also a special teams ace.

Kendell Beckwith – LSU – Senior – 6-2, 243 – 4.82
Beckwith is one of two LSU linebackers entering this draft, and seems to be the more coveted. He can play the middle of their a 4-3 or 3-4 defense, but has inconsistencies that need to be cleaned up when choosing gas and taking on blockers.

Ryan Anderson – Alabama – Senior – 6-2, 253 – 4.78
Anderson was on the opposite side of the Crimson Tide pass rusher with Tim Williams. Anderson had plenty of production in his own right. He was tested as a outside linebacker in coverage at the Senior Bowl, but it was obvious it’s not where he is used best. He’s a pass rusher.

Duke Riley – LSU – Senior – 6-0, 232 – 4.58
Riley is a hard worker. He’s strong to the point of attack, though not overpowering. He’s a willing linebacker to do the dirty work. He got better as the year went on with instincts and pursuit angles, but he’s still limited athletically.

Samson Ebukam – Eastern Washington – Senior – 6-2, 240 – 4.50
Ebukam is a great athlete with above average size, but is a bit reckless with it, at times. You can tell he just in precise where he needs to be in pursuit or attack. To make that athleticism worth it, he has to be more sound in those areas.

Ejuan Price – Senior – Pittsburgh – 5-11, 241 – 4.84
Price is a fan favorite for many. Even at his short size for an edge player, Price led the ACC in tackles for loss with 19.5 this season. Though explosive off the snap, he isn’t a great all-around athlete. He’ll be a late-round edge rusher.

Elijah Lee – Kansas State – Senior – 6-2, 229 – 4.72
Lee’s long body is what makes him an alluring prospect in this draft. Had 110 tackles in his final season at K-State. Struggles to get big and take on blocks with the purpose of blowing them up. Could be a good fill-in linebacker.

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