Top 10 Off Ball linebacker Rankings
1. Jalon Walker, Georgia
- Full Name: Jalon Walker
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Weight: 245 lb
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Salisbury, NC
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 83.6
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 62.3
- PFF Coverage Grade: 67.5
- Missed Tackle Rate: 12.1%
2. Chris Paul Jr, Ole Miss
- Full Name: Christopher "Pooh" Paul Jr
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 235 lb
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Cordele, GA
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 83.9
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 84.6
- PFF Coverage Grade: 78.1
- Missed Tackle Rate: 4.5%
3. Barrett Carter, Clemson
- Full Name: Barrett Carter
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 230 lb
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: Suwanee, GA
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 70.5
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 82.7
- PFF Coverage Grade: 47.9
- Missed Tackle Rate: 10.0%
4. Cody Simon, Ohio State
- Full Name: Cody Simon
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Weight: 235 lb
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 80.6
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 90.8
- PFF Coverage Grade: 72.7
- Missed Tackle Rate: 11.5%
5. Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
- Full Name: Nickolas Martin
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 215 lb
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Texarkana, TX
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 85.5
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 63.2
- PFF Coverage Grade: 59.9
- Missed Tackle Rate: 15.5%
6. Eugene Asante, Auburn
- Full Name: Eugene Asante
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 222 lb
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: Alexandria, VA
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 84.4
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 64.3
- PFF Coverage Grade: 50.2
- Missed Tackle Rate: 15.5%
7. Smael Mondon Jr, Georgia
- Full Name: Smael Simon Mondon Jr
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 225 lb
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: Dallas, GA
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 73.4
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 76.0
- PFF Coverage Grade: 64.6
- Missed Tackle Rate: 5.2%
8. Karene Reid, Utah
- Full Name: Karene Reid
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 227 lb
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: American Fork, UT
- PFF Pass Rush Grade: 70.6
- PFF Run Defense Grade: 81.2
- PFF Coverage Grade: 54.5
- Missed Tackle Rate: 8.1%
9. Deshawn Pace, Central Florida
- Full Name: Deshawn Pace
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Weight: 220 lb
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
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10. Khari Coleman, Ole Miss
- Full Name: Khari Coleman
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 220 lb
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: New Orleans, LA
- PFF Pass Rush Grade:
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