For many college athletes, 2023 marked the end of their collegiate football career and the start of their professional career. The 2024 NFL Draft is rich with storylines, but the linebacker position features some interesting potential prospects in the draft. While there isn’t a true generational talent at the position, there are some playmakers that could make a significant impact in the NFL. Will NFL teams find their next star linebacker or will they be searching from the same pile next year? The analysis from The League Winners should help readers sift through the nonsense to determine the potential of each player going into the NFL.
This page features every linebacker prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft that has been tracked by The League Winners. Our analysis includes advanced analytics, film analysis, personal data, player comparisons, best fits for the NFL – and much more!
The profiles in this Draft Prospects Kit were completed by multiple members of The League Winners staff. While you’re here, be sure to check out the rest of our prospect profiles – covering both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
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Michael Barrett Position: LB – Projected: 7th Round History & Measurables Born: Dec. 1st, 1999 – Valdosta, GA High School: Lowndes College: Michigan Height: 5’11” Weight: 233 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Communicator on field The Bad Weak at tackle point Poor pursuit angles Doesn’t have strength to be good coverage player …
Cedric Gray Position: LB – Projected: 4th Round History & Measurables Born: Oct. 30th, 2002 – Fort Washington, MD High School: Ardrey Kell College: North Carolina Height: 6’1″ Weight: 234 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Awareness Instinct Pursuit angle Pass rush Zone coverage The Bad Pad level Stop/start acceleration Tackle strength Speed …
JD Bertrand Position: LB – Projected: 6th Round History & Measurables Born: May 5th, 2000 – Alpharetta, Georgia High School: Blessed Trinity College: Norte Dame Height: 6’0″ Weight: 235 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Aggressive Zone coverage Play recognition The Bad Pursuit angles Weak at tackle point Short area acceleration Advanced Analytics …
Marist Liufau Position: Linebacker – Projected: 6th Round History & Measurables Born: Feb. 9th, 2001 – Kalihi, HI High School: Punahou School College: Notre Dame Height: 6’2″ Weight: 234 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Improved each year Speed Tackle form Aggressiveness The Bad Looks lost in zone Bad pursuit angles Block shedding …
Payton Wilson Position: LB – Projected: 2nd Round History & Measurables Born: Apr. 21, 2000 – Hillsborough, NC High School: Orange College: NC State Height: 6’3″ Weight: 233 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Rangy Zone coverage ability Tackle strength Good pursuit angles Pass rush bend The Bad Can’t get off blocks Lack …
Junior Colson Position: LB – Projected: 2nd Round History & Measurables Born: Dec. 6th, 2002 – Mirebalais, Haiti High School: Ravenwood College: Michigan Height: 6’2″ Weight: 238 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Strength Does well avoiding second level blocks The Bad Lacks true aggressiveness in hole Out of position too frequently in …
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Position: Linebacker – Projected: 2nd Round History & Measurables Born: Dec. 24th, 2002 – Hainesport Township, NJ High School: Ridge Point HS College: Clemson Height: 6’0″ Weight: 228 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Instinctual in run game Avoids OL blocking at second level Strong The Bad Pass rusher Inconsistent …
Edgerrin Cooper Position: LB – Projected: 2nd Round History & Measurables Born: Nov. 17th, 2001 – Covington, LA High School: Covington College: Texas A&M Height: 6’2″ Weight: 230 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Zone coverage Straight line speed The Bad Pursuit angles Pad level Start/stop speed Poor play recognition Block shedding Advanced …
