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2021 NFL DRAFT LB PROSPECT RANKINGS
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How are top linebacker prospect & recruit rankings formulated at College Football Today & ESPN Plus?
(LI) + (LA) + (ZC) + (MC) + (EB) + (RS) + (MV) = (OLB)
Linebacker Instincts (LI) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit identifies pass or run, as well as overall schematics of play design.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit drops into hook/curl or flat zone coverage and is able to break on the football.
Man Coverage (MC) - How proficient top outside linebacker recruit operates in man to man coverage. - Bump & Run, WR's, TE'S, RB's out of the backfield.
Edge Blitz (EB) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit comes off the edge and as how effective outside linebacker recruit is in blitz packages.
Run Stopping (RS) - How effective top outside linebacker recruit plays up in the 8 man box. - Also includes tackling ability.
Motor & Versatility (MV) - Chances are if top outside linebacker recruit plays with a high motor, he will be a highly versatile outside linebacker recruit in the world of College Football Today.
How are top middle linebacker recruit rankings formulated at College Football Today & ESPN Plus?
(LI) + (LA) + (RS) + (PC) + (BA) + (HS) + (V) = (MLB)
Linebacker Instinct (LI) - How proficient top middle linebacker reads and reacts to run or pass plays, as well as play-making abilities.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top middle linebacker can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Run Stopping (RS) - How proficient top middle linebacker is at stopping the run and controlling their gap assignments.
Pass Coverage (PC) - How proficient top middle linebacker is in man to man coverage on inside receivers and in zone coverage schemes.
Blitz Agenda (BA) - How proficient top middle linebacker is at disguising blitz and the mayhem MLB is able to create upon blitzing.
Hit-Stick (HS) - How proficient top middle linebacker is at enforcing his will in the 8 man box. (refer to All-Madden Hit-Stick)
Versatility (V) - Can top middle linebacker play OLB or other positions on the field, if needed at the College Football level.
(LI) + (LA) + (ZC) + (MC) + (EB) + (RS) + (MV) = (OLB)
Linebacker Instincts (LI) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit identifies pass or run, as well as overall schematics of play design.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit drops into hook/curl or flat zone coverage and is able to break on the football.
Man Coverage (MC) - How proficient top outside linebacker recruit operates in man to man coverage. - Bump & Run, WR's, TE'S, RB's out of the backfield.
Edge Blitz (EB) - How quickly top outside linebacker recruit comes off the edge and as how effective outside linebacker recruit is in blitz packages.
Run Stopping (RS) - How effective top outside linebacker recruit plays up in the 8 man box. - Also includes tackling ability.
Motor & Versatility (MV) - Chances are if top outside linebacker recruit plays with a high motor, he will be a highly versatile outside linebacker recruit in the world of College Football Today.
How are top middle linebacker recruit rankings formulated at College Football Today & ESPN Plus?
(LI) + (LA) + (RS) + (PC) + (BA) + (HS) + (V) = (MLB)
Linebacker Instinct (LI) - How proficient top middle linebacker reads and reacts to run or pass plays, as well as play-making abilities.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top middle linebacker can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Run Stopping (RS) - How proficient top middle linebacker is at stopping the run and controlling their gap assignments.
Pass Coverage (PC) - How proficient top middle linebacker is in man to man coverage on inside receivers and in zone coverage schemes.
Blitz Agenda (BA) - How proficient top middle linebacker is at disguising blitz and the mayhem MLB is able to create upon blitzing.
Hit-Stick (HS) - How proficient top middle linebacker is at enforcing his will in the 8 man box. (refer to All-Madden Hit-Stick)
Versatility (V) - Can top middle linebacker play OLB or other positions on the field, if needed at the College Football level.
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TOP 2022 LINEBACKERS
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