2022 LB Draft Prospects
The linebacker position in the NFL has transformed from bigger, hard-hitting tough guys to more quick and athletic players-- thanks to the emergence of high-powered offenses. In today's game, being able to excel in pass coverage has become increasingly important.
Many players in this draft class have a unique blend of the old school build and new age athleticism that could allow them to be contributors as rookies.
Tier 1: Day One Starters
Devin Lloyd, Utah
Nakobe Dean, Georgia
Tier 2: Borderline First Round
Quay Walker, Georgia
Channing Tindall, Georgia
Tier 2: Day 2
Christian Harris, Alabama
Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati
Chad Muma, Wyoming
Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma
Troy Andersen, Montana State
Tier 3: End Day 2, Early Day 3
Leo Chenal, Wisconsin
Brandon Smith, Penn State
Tier 4: Day 3 Values
Jack Sanborn, Wisconsin
Damone Clark, LSU
D'Marco Jackson, Appalachian State
Darien Butler, Arizona State
Zakoby McClain, Auburn
Terrel Bernard, Baylor
Aaron Hansford, Texas A&M
Ellis Brooks, Penn State
Tier 5: Sleepers
JoJo Domann, Nebraska
Nate Landman, Colorado
Carson Wells, Colorado
Josh Ross, Michigan
Jeremiah Gemmel, North Carolina
Sterling Weatherford, Miami (OH)
Riko Jeffers, Texas Tech
Tyshon Fogg, Rutgers
James Houston IV, Jackson State
Tier 6: Pass-Rushers
Jeremiah Moon, Florida
Nik Bonnito, Oklahoma
Jesse Luketa, Penn State
Tier 7: Special Teamers
Chance Campbell, Ole Miss
Micah McFadden, Indiana
Baylon Spector, Clemson
Diego Fagot, Navy
Caleb Kelly, Oklahoma
Tomon Fox, North Carolina
Colin Schooler, Texas Tech
Grant Morgan, Arkansas
Jahad Woods, Washington State
James Skalski, Clemson
Malcolm Rodriguez, Oklahoma State
Mike Rose, Iowa State
Tier 8: Round 7/UDFA
Nephi Sewell, Utah
Tre Walker, Idaho
Vi Jones, North Carolina State
Storey Jackson, Liberty
Jack Gibbens, Minnesota
Luke Masterson, Wake Forest
Kadofi Wright, Buffalo
Silas Kelly, Coastal Carolina
Teddy Gallagher, Coastal Carolina
'Cameron Goode, Cal
Clarence Hicks, UTSA
Kyron Johnson, Kansas
Ferrod Gardner, Louisiana
Quez Jackson, Georgia Tech
Troy Hairston, Central Michigan
Caleb Bonner, Arkansas State
Digaan Gomis, Bishop's
Calph Brice, FAU
Anthony Koclanakis, Colorado State
Emmett Rice, Florida State
Christian Albright, Ball State
Anthony Tedesco, Delaware Valley
Charles Turner-Cox, Bluefield
Drew White, Notre Dame
Bryce Notree, Southern Illinois
Jack Cochrane, South Dakota
Avery Roberts, Oregon State
Khalan Tolson, Illinois
Isaiah Graham-Mobley, Boston College
CJ Avery, Louisville
Nigel Peele, Fayetteville State
Luke Maritn, Charlotte
Jake Hansen, Illinois