We’ve been taking advantage the lull in the football calendar between the end of mandatory minicamp and training camp to take an early look at some of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft.
With the advent of college offensive concepts in the NFL, professional offenses have been putting more stress on defenses than ever before. The linebacker position, in particular, has become one of the most difficult to play at a high level in the NFL. The days of the “downhill thumper” are long gone and teams need linebackers that can play in space, rush the passer, and still be able to fill gaps and defend the run.