It hasn't taken long for Leonard to become a focal point of the … Unknown January 14, 2020 at 7:05 PM. 2020 Age: 29. Anonymous January 7, 2020 at 3:44 PM. As a pro, he might best as a 3-4 outside linebacker who is a designated pass-rusher. Rank First Last College Height Weight 40 … Alabama football pulled in one of the best outside linebacker groups in the nation in the 2020 recruiting cycle and according to Nick Saban, all four freshmen are ‘showing promise.’ Quandarrius Robinson, Drew Sanders, Chris Braswell and Will Anderson signed with the … Most 4-3 DE’s are fairly long and built, but some 4-3 DE’s in certain systems are “designated pass rushers” or “pass rush specialists”, that might come in on 3rd down or any obvious passing down. … Patrick Queen, LSU, 6-0, 229 (first round): He started 16 of 41 games played at LSU. Cory Littleton. Za’Darius Smith helped his team find more success, too, while these other outside linebackers are … Age: 26. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 25/30. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. University Of Detroit Jesuit HS (Detroit, MI), Champagnat Catholic - Hialeah (Hialeah, FL), Southern Columbia Area HS (Catawissa, PA), Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, FL), Southern University Lab School (Baton Rouge, LA), St. Lucie West Centennial (Port Saint Lucie, FL), St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco, CA), Georgetown Preparatory School (Rockville, MD), Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette, LA), East Nashville Magnet School (Nashville, TN). He was a fast and dangerous edge rusher for Michigan, but is undersized for the NFL. Van Noy was a must-have outside linebacker for the Dolphins in 2020. Reply. The 2020 NFL offseason has begun and teams are already making key decisions. Barrett doesn’t join my top-5 outside linebackers for 2020, but he’s admittedly very close. The Bills have a solid linebacker unit capable of matching up with running backs and flying around the field. He had to wait … © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2019 stats: 134 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles. The group just needs to cut back on its missed tackles to take the next step in 2020. In big play leagues, he has been one of the top scoring linebackers. Projected Round (2020): 2-4. By Jacob Fetner. 2020 Pass Rush. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. He likely is the starter across from Johnson with Bennett gone. Height: 6’4″ Weight: 238 40-Yard Dash: 4.39 seconds Bench Press: N/A Vertical Jump: 39 inches Broad Jump: 11 feet 3-Cone Drill: N/A 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A 60-Yard Shuttle: N/A Bio: Isaiah Simmons was a two-sport athlete for Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas.Simmons was a wide receiver and a defensive back on the football team, and a long jumper for the track-and-field team. Ranking College Football's Top 25 Linebackers 2019-2020 Scout College Football Rankings. Luke Kuechly can do it … With the defensive plan to show varying looks, there may not be a more versatile outside linebacker in the NFL. Chandler Jones also broke the 19-sack barrier last year, however, and he’s considerably more proven. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings...More Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruits...More Info. The Saints signed Davis to a three-year, $24 million contract in … The Pittsburgh Steelers top QB options for the future post-2020 by Casey Sadekoski. Top Overall; 2020 Outside Linebacker Rankings . Now that he’s hung up his helmet and will serve … In big play leagues, Watt should finish in the top 5, but he also has the potential to finish there in balanced/tackle leagues as he has shown the last two years. WHERE IS LAWRENCE TAYLOR. … Van Pelt should have been ranked ahead of Villapiano, ditto for Andy Russell. Fresh off a career-best campaign, Matthew Judon is once again looking to earn himself a long-term contract in 2020. You are currently viewing the best outside linebackers in the 2020 NFL Draft. https://athlonsports.com/nfl/25-greatest-linebackers-nfl-history Many of the top ones fall into the edge rusher category, and the ones on this list are mostly tweener types who don’t necessarily fit a set role. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts. Here are the top linebackers that could hit the open market on March 18. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. 2020 NFL Free Agents: Outside Linebackers NFL Free Agent Tracker: Top 100 | QB ... and he managed to accumulate a career-best 8.5 sacks. For the Bills linebackers, really the big dominoes are Edmunds and Milano. In 2019, he had 14.5 sacks, 55 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8 forced fumbles and 8 passes defensed. ... De'Vondre Campbell is a solid linebacker when it comes to run support, but he struggles in coverage. Luke Kuechly (29 Years Old) 20 of 21. Judon was franchise tagged by … Tim Weaver June 10, 2020 9:30 am Luke Kuechly was the best linebacker of his generation. Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints. 4/22/20: In 2019, Uche had 35 tackles with 8.5 sacks, two passes batted and two forced fumbles. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Find out where your favorite Linebackers stacks up against the 2021 class and view expert mock drafts. As practices get set to begin on August 14th, we continue our training camp preview series with today’s focus being on the Steelers outside linebackers for the 2020 season. Patrick Queen, LSU (JR, 6'0", 229 pounds) Performing his best down the stretch during LSU's title … Van Noy’s role in 2019 changed with Flores leaving the New England Patriots, as he … The Steelers have four inside linebackers and five outside linebackers playing against the Titans By Dave.Schofield @STLRSuperFanDad Oct 25, 2020, 11:34am EDT / new Unfortunately, he turns 33 in November, so he'll decline soon. He was the second-best inside linebacker prospect at the JUCO level last year and he had 41 tackles, 8.5 TFL and 5.5 sacks in 2017 when they won … A Swiss-Army Knife for the Tigers, Simmons lined up all over the field, posting 299 reps at inside linebacker, 262 at slot cornerback, 132 at free safety, 116 at outside linebacker, and 100 at strong safety, according to Pro Football Focus. Reply Delete. Replies. Career Stats, 2018-19: 191 combined tackles, 18.0 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 5 … Good list, but Ham was the best. 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