Patraw's 2022 NFL Draft Rankings: Linebackers

Zack Patraw brings you his top rankings for the linebackers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

With the NFL Draft only eight days away, it's time to finalize the rankings and make tough decisions on where to rank these prospects. Let's look at the linebackers in this class, where I dive a little deeper and give you my top 15 and the round I would feel comfortable drafting them.

The class of linebackers in the 2022 NFL Draft class has several quality players, but many will be scheme-specific. One thing that surprised me was the number of talented prospects from smaller schools. After a solid career at Montana State, Troy Andersen checked in as my third-ranked linebacker and then showed what he could do against some of the top players at the Senior Bowl and the Scouting Combine. The former quarterback proved himself in many drills and showed how he can compete.

From what I see, Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd is head and shoulders above the rest of the class. Lloyd's all-around game speaks for itself. His ability in coverage, run support and pass-rushing sets him apart from everyone else in the class. He's someone that can be plugged into any defense, and he will be a Day-1 starter.

While the 2022 NFL Draft class isn't loaded with talent, it's loaded with depth and guys that will be on a 53-man roster when the NFL season kicks off. 

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QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | iOL | iDL | EDGE | LB | CB | S

1. Devin Lloyd, Utah

Age: NA | HT: 6026 | WT: 237 | Round Grade: 1

2. Nakobe Dean, Georgia

Age: 21.4 | HT: 5112 | WT: 229 | Round Grade: 2

3. Troy Andersen, Montana State

Age: 23.0 | HT: 6034 | WT: 243 | Round Grade: 2

4. Chad Muma, Wyoming

Age: 22.7 | HT: 6030 | WT: 239 | Round Grade: 2

5. Quay Walker, Georgia

Age: NA | HT: 6036 | WT: 241 | Round Grade: 2

6. Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati

Age: NA | HT: 6040 | WT: 237 | Round Grade: 3

7. Leo Chenal, Wisconsin

Age: NA | HT: 6025 | WT: 250 | Round Grade: 3

8. Brandon Smith, Penn State

Age: 21.0 | HT: 6034 | WT: 250 | Round Grade: 4

9. JoJo Domann, Nebraska

Age: 24.7 | HT: 6012 | WT: 228 | Round Grade: 4

10. Brian Asamoah II, Oklahoma

Age: NA | HT: 6002 | WT: 226 | Round Grade: 5

11. Terrel Bernard, Baylor

Age: NA | HT: 6004 | WT: 224 | Round Grade: 5

12. Christian Harris, Alabama

Age: 21.3 | HT: 6004 | WT: 226 | Round Grade: 5

13. Jesse Luketa, Penn State

Age: 23.3 | HT: 6027 | WT: 253 | Round Grade: 5

14. Channing Tindall, Georgia

Age: NA | HT: 6017 | WT: 230 | Round Grade: 5

15. Damone Clark, LSU

Age: 21.8 | HT: 6024 | WT: 239 | Round Grade: 6

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