Top 2013 NFL Draft LB Prospect Rankings
Our "Big Board" of 2013 NFL draft prospects will be updated weekly.
Check mark indicates player has been drafted.- Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
- 6'5 - 240
Drafted 1.6 by CLE
Louisiana State University has put out many great players in recent years and outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo will continue that tradition. Of the many quality pass-rushers available in this year's draft class, Mingo has the most explosive first step. His acceleration is among the elite. Mingo is at his best when he can focus his play downhill. Using long arms ... Read More - Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
- 6'3 - 241
Drafted 1.17 by PIT
The University of Georgia has a special player in Jarvis Jones, one of the most highly-touted prospects of the 2013 NFL Draft. Currently considered a lock for the Top 5, Jones is a natural pass-rusher that projects as a 3-4 OLB at the next level. Jones' best attributes are a good first step, agility in tight spaces, and tremendous body control. While he may not hav... Read More - Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
- 6'3 - 232
Drafted 1.30 by STL
University of Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree has flown up draft boards after a sensational junior season which saw him lead a Bulldogs defense to a 11-2 record heading into the 2013 Capital One Bowl. Ogletree possesses a long frame and great speed for an inside linebacker. He should have no troubles playing on all three downs as he excels both in coverage and of ... Read More - Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
- 6'2 - 255
Drafted 2.6 by SD
This highly-regarded linebacker from Notre Dame can do just about anything he wants on a football field. Whether it is his run defense, pass coverage, tackling or ability to read and react to offenses, he has the potential to make the play. Te'o plays downhill, showing a great burst in getting after the ball carrier. His high football IQ will have him in the mix on... Read More - Arthur Brown, ILB, Kansas State
- 6'1 - 231
Drafted 2.24 by BAL
Kansas State inside linebacker Arthur Brown is an early round prospect that excels against the run, with solid athleticism that could keep him on the field all three downs. He is the older brother of Philadelphia Eagles running back Bryce Brown. Slightly undersized for an ILB. Moves very well with quick feet sideline-to-sideline. Below average pursuit lines. Agilit... Read More - Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU
- 6'2 - 245
Drafted 2.13 by ARI
LSU linebacker Kevin Minter is a slightly undersized prospect who plays at a high level when flowing downhill to the football. Minter is great at the point of attack. He hits hard and gets after the ball-carrier with decisive steps and very little wasted motion. He can track the football well in high traffic and should be able to contribute heavily as a two-down li... Read More - Sio Moore, OLB, Connecticut
- 6'1 - 245
Drafted 3.4 by OAK
UConn's Sio Moore made a big splash at the NFL Combine, which has positioned him as a top outside linebacker prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft. Moore has above-average speed and plays with consistent understanding of the game. Stays on assignment, maintains leverage and can contain. Athleticism doesn't pop on tape, but he runs in open space very well. Average closing... Read More - Khaseem Greene, OLB, Rutgers
- 6'1 - 230
Drafted 4.20 by CHI
Rutgers Scarlet Knights outside linebacker Khaseem Greene is a well-balanced prospect with a natural knack for being around the ball. There are few shortcomings in his overall game. Greene makes the most of his average athleticism. Rangy against the run and can work sideline to sideline. Flows naturally to the ball and can play downhill when called upon. Physical t... Read More - Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss
- 6'3 - 250
Drafted 2.20 by NE
Southern Miss outside linebacker Jamie Collins has near-perfect measurables. Great height and weight combination, plus long arms and impressive wingspan. Collins is rapidly rising up draft boards after testing off the charts at the NFL Combine. Still very raw in his understanding of the game. Mind ties up feet too often as he diagnoses the play. Good break on the b... Read More - Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida
- 6'1 - 245
Drafted 2.18 by CHI
Florida's Jon Bostic was a key centerpiece to their defense. A big hitter with a solid overall game, he figures to be a mid-round prospect. Speed is Bostic's best attribute. Ran very well at the NFL Combine with a 4.61 40-yard dash, 6.99 three-cone drill and 4.24 20-yard shuttle. All three of those times were among the very best at his position. Bostic is good, but... Read More - Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon
- 6'4 - 242
Oregon Ducks linebacker Kiko Alonso could either play inside or outside depending upon the team and defensive scheme. He is a well-built prospect with above-average athleticism that emerged late in his collegiate career. Alonso shows natural instincts against the run and can close on the football quickly. At his best when he can run downhill, occupy a gap and pursu... Read More
