Sports Info Solutions · Mar 29, 2024
An unsigned ranking of the top nine off-ball linebacker prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, led by Michigan's Junior Colson, with several of the lower-ranked prospects projected as NFL backups.
“Here are our top 9 linebackers.”
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6 checkable claims from this
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Top Player ListsMar 29, 2024
“RANKING TOP 2024 Linebacker PROSPECTS: 9. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., 8. Tommy Eichenberg, 7. Edefuan Ulofoshio, 6. Jaylan Ford, 5. Edgerrin Cooper, 4. Trevin Wallace, 3. Payton Wilson, 2. Cedric Gray, 1. Junior Colson”
Scored 72.5a naive guess scored 50+45 skillHow this was scored
- naive:
- a coin-flip ordering scores 50
- skill:
- 45
- placed:
- 9
- season:
- 2024
- players:
- 9
- accuracy:
- 72.5
- baseline:
- 50
- by position:
- LB 9: 72.5
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- could not place:
- 0
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Depth Chart CallsMar 29, 2024
“Jeremiah Trotter Jr. projects as a backup Mike linebacker in a 4-3 defense at the next level.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsMar 29, 2024
“Tommy Eichenberg projects to be a top-level backup as a Mike linebacker who excels due to his coverage ability.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsMar 29, 2024
“Jaylan Ford projects best as a top backup Mike linebacker in a defense that allows him to use his range and athleticism to make plays.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsMar 29, 2024
“Edgerrin Cooper projects as a top backup Will linebacker with his good speed and sufficient instincts.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsMar 29, 2024
“Edefuan Ulofoshio projects as a backup Will linebacker who fits best in a 3-4 defensive scheme.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.