Inside Linebackers/2020

Updated April 19, 2020. Pre-Draft.

2020 NFL Draft:  Top Rated ILBs

1. Patrick Queen*, LSU, 6-2/232

2. Kenneth Murray*, Oklahoma, 6-2/242

3. Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech, 6-1/240

4. Evan Weaver, California, 6-3/240

5. Mykal Walker, Fresno State, 6-3/230

6. Logan Wilson, Wyoming, 6-2/240

7. Joe Bachie, x-Michigan State, 6-2/230

8. Jacob Phillips*, LSU, 6-3/233

9. Shaun Bradley, Temple, 6-1/228

10. Shaq Quarterman, Miami, 6-1/235

11. Marcus Bailey, Purdue, 6-1/232

12. Cale Garrett, Missouri, 6-3/235

13. Francis Bernard, Utah, 6-0/242

14. David Woodward*, Utah State, 6-2/230

15. De’Jon Harris, Arkansas, 6-0/328

16. Michael Divinity, LSU, 6-2/239

17. Dele Harding, Illinois, 6-1/230

18. T.J. Brunson, So. Carolina, 6-1/230

19. Jordan  Mack, Virginia, 6-2/225

20. Clay Johnston, Baylor, 6-1/235

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OTHER PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON:

• Krys Barnes, UCLA, 6-1/235
• Kyahva Tezino, San Diego State, 6-0/233
• John Houston, Jr., USC, 6-3/220
• Daniel Bituli, Tennessee, 6-3/243
• Cole Christiansen, Army, 6-2/225
• Koby Quansah, Duke, 6-1/230
• Sage Lewis, USF, 6-1/240
• Asmar Bilal, Notre Dame, 6-2/227
• David Reese, Florida, 6-0/239
• Jordan Fehr, Appalachian State, 6-2/227
• Nate Evans, UCF, 6-1/241
• Thomas Barber, Minnesota, 6-1/233
• Richard Moore, SMU, 6-1/230
• Joe Lako, Akron, 6-2/230
• Lokeni Toailoa, UCLA, 6-1/252

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SMALL SCHOOL PROSPECTS

• Donte Olson, Montana, 6-3/237
• Rick DeBerry, Towson, 6-2/245
• Korie Rogers, West Georgia, 6-2/236
• Frankie Feaster, Muhlenberg, 6-2/240
• Chris Hoad,  TX-Permian Basin, 6-0/228
• Solomon Muhammud, Alcorn State, 6-1/235
• John Daka, James Madison, 6-2/227
• Jacquan Artis, Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-2/245

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*Denotes underclassman.

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Nat L. Faybian’s 2020 NFL Draft Players Position Rankings

DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S | ST

Outside Linebackers/2020

Updated April 19, 2020. Pre-Draft.

2020 NFL Draft:  Top Rated OLBs

Photo: Clemson Athletics

1. Isaiah Simmons*, Clemson, 6-2/230

2. K’Lavon Chaisson*, LSU, 6-4/238

3. Zack Baun, Wisconsin, 6-3/225

4. Terrell Lewis, Alabama, 6-5/255

5. Malik Harrison, Ohio State, 6-3/240

6. Anfernee Jennings, Alabama, 6-3/262

7. Julian Okwara, Notre Dame, 6-5/240

8. Casey Toohill, Stanford, 6-4/245

9. Troy Dye, Oregon, 6-4/221

10. Davion Taylor, Colorado, 6-2/220

11. Cam Brown, Penn State, 6-5/230

12. Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State, 6-2/218

13. Michael Pinckney, Miami, 6-1/228

14. Tipa Galeai, Utah State, 6-5/230

15. Willie Gay*, Mississippi State, 6-2/235

16. Kamal Martin, Minnesota, 6-3/235

17. Rashad Smith, Florida Atlantic, 6-2/225

18. Azur Kamara, Kansas, 6-4/235

19. Cam Gill, Wagner, 6-2/234

20. Marcel Spears, Jr., Iowa State, 6-1/224

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OTHER PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON:

• Tyshun Render, MTSU, 6-4/256
• Leo Lewis, Mississippi State, 6-2/235
• Bryan London, Texas State, 6-2/232
• Antonio Jones-Davis, No. Illinois, 6-0/230
• Kendall Futrell, East Carolina, 6-2/230
• Kylan Johnson, Pittsburgh, 6-2/232
• Justin Strnad, Wake Forest, 6-2/230
• Dontavious Jackson, Florida State, 6-3/233
• Reggie Walker, Kansas State, 6-2/250
• Bryce Huff, Memphis, 6-3/245
• Alex Davis, Nebraska, 6-5/255
• Reakwon Jones, Indiana, 6-2/237
• Omari Cobb, Marshall, 6-4/226
• Solomon Matautia, Hawaii, 6-1/232
• Curtis Robinson, Stanford, 6-3/236
• Marcus Bailey, Purdue, 6-1/240
• Keisean Lucier-South, UCLA, 6-4/235

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SMALL SCHOOL PROSPECTS

• Chauncy Haney, No. Greenville, 6-5/245
• Aaron Patrick, Eastern Kentucky, 6-4/245
• Eli Mencer, UAlbany, 6-1/229
• Rico Kennedy, Morgan State, 6-3/235
• Da’Jon Lee, St. Francis, 6-2/245
• Christian Rozeboom, So Dakota State, 6-2/220
• Jackson Wibbels, Colorado-Pines, 6-1/243
• Jordan McInerney, Lake Forest (Il), 6-5/225

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*Denotes underclassman.

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Nat L. Faybian’s 2020 NFL Draft Players Position Rankings

DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S | ST

College Football: Week 7 Alabama at Texas A&M

#1 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0) vs #24 Texas A&M Aggies (3-2)

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ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE | SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Coach: Nick Saban

Alabama Players to watch

*Junior QB Tua Tagovailoa (6-1/2018)

Tua has 23 touchdown passes and 0 interceptions so far in 2019. He continues to get better the more he plays. He’s put up 400+ yards passing twice this year, both against SEC rivals (SC and Ole Miss). He’s already thrown for over 6,000 yards this year & doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Tua will be in the thick of the Heisman race once again.

*Junior WR DeVonta Smith (6-1/175)

Smith had a day for the ages last week against Mississippi. He was named national player of the week, hauling in 11 receptions for 274 yards and five touchdowns! Smith claimed Alabama records for touchdown receptions (old record was three) and receiving yards – the old record was 224. The five touchdowns also tied an SEC record held by a host of receivers.

Senior OLB Anfernee Jennings (6-3/259)

The Crimson Tide have been recruiting smaller, faster, linebackers to deal with today’s uptempo offenses. Jennings can come off the edge or play in space. He’s racked up 3.0 sacks so far and 5 tackles-for-loss. Three times, already this year, Jennings has earned defensive player of the week accolades from the Alabama coaching staff.

*Junior FS Xavier McKinney (6-1/196)

McKinney is now in his second year in the starting safety role after a standout sophomore campaign. Jennings comes into this weeks’ game with 41 tackles, 1 Int, and 1 Pbu. Cornerback Patrick Surtain recently said of McKinney, “He’s an alpha dog on the team. Whenever he steps his game up, you can tell the whole defense steps their game up. He’s a special player.”

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TEXAS A&M AGGIES | SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Coach: Jimbo Fisher

TX A&M Players to watch:

*Junior WR Jhamon Ausbon (6-2/218)

Ausbon has become QB Kellen Mond’s favorite target in 2019. He has over 30 catches and close to 450 receiving yards coming into this weeks game against Alabama. He’s not the fastest guy on the team, but he has strong hands, good body control , and wins most of his 50=50’s.

*Junior QB Kellen Mond (6-2/217)

Mond is a duel-threat quarterback. He’s the second leading rusher on the team. His season has been pretty average looking so far. His best game, up to this point, was against #8 Auburn. In that game, Mond threw for 335 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. He’ll need another outing just as good, if not better, to upset the #1 ranked Crimson Tide this week.

*Junior DT Justin Madubuike (6-3/304)

Madubuike has been the Aggies’ highest graded player on either side of the ball so far. The big defensive tackle has great get off and is now over 300 pounds. He doesn’t have eye popping tackle numbers since he’s supposed to keep people off of the linebackers but he’s got four tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries.

Senior P Braden Mann (5-11/195)

Mann was 1st Team All-American last year, and has picked up where he left off. Once again, he is near the top of the list in ypp average. It’s not often a punter turns down a chance at the NFL to return for his senior season. In the field position game, Mann is the Aggie’s not-so-secret weapon.

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Kyle Field – Grass
Oct. 12 | College Station, Texas