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I’m gonna just put them all in this thread from now on lol…
Off-Ball LBs Rankings
1. Fred Warner
2. Roquan Smith
3. Zach Bain
4. Nick Bolton
Age: 28 | Last year's ranking: N/A
Luvu's first year as a Commander vaulted him into the top-10 conversation. He received a few votes last year but was largely a nonfactor in the voting. But this year he appeared in the top five of many ballots.
While some evaluators believe No. 5 is rich for Luvu, he earned the votes and this is a composite ranking.
"I have so much respect for him -- he's been one of the best tone-setters in the NFL," a veteran NFL defensive coach said. "His production over the last three years is as good as anyone."
Head coach Dan Quinn deploys Luvu somewhat similarly to Micah Parsons in Dallas, a hybrid linebacker with pass rush ability off the edge. Luvu capitalized in a big way with 8.0 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 7 pass deflections on his way to second-team All-Pro honors.
"Versatile, playmaking in the run game, the pass game and with pass rush," an NFL coordinator said. "His play style is all over the tape."
One knock on Luvu: He's a bit of a scheme fit. "Can't play in every scheme. Can't ask him to play in man coverage consistently," an NFC executive said.”
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Overshown (Cowboys) was at no. 8…Bobby Wagner was an honorable mention:
Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders: "The physical skills have declined, but he can compensate with all-world instincts." -- AFC exec
"Still great at getting jump on a play, doing everything you want out of a LB, smart, instincts, knows what everybody is doing. Pass coverage is where you see a little bit of a dip, which is to be expected at this stage." -- NFL personnel evaluator
Off-Ball LBs Rankings
1. Fred Warner
2. Roquan Smith
3. Zach Bain
4. Nick Bolton
5. Frankie Luvu, Washington Commanders
Highest ranking: 5 | Lowest ranking:UnrankedAge: 28 | Last year's ranking: N/A
Luvu's first year as a Commander vaulted him into the top-10 conversation. He received a few votes last year but was largely a nonfactor in the voting. But this year he appeared in the top five of many ballots.
While some evaluators believe No. 5 is rich for Luvu, he earned the votes and this is a composite ranking.
"I have so much respect for him -- he's been one of the best tone-setters in the NFL," a veteran NFL defensive coach said. "His production over the last three years is as good as anyone."
Head coach Dan Quinn deploys Luvu somewhat similarly to Micah Parsons in Dallas, a hybrid linebacker with pass rush ability off the edge. Luvu capitalized in a big way with 8.0 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 7 pass deflections on his way to second-team All-Pro honors.
"Versatile, playmaking in the run game, the pass game and with pass rush," an NFL coordinator said. "His play style is all over the tape."
One knock on Luvu: He's a bit of a scheme fit. "Can't play in every scheme. Can't ask him to play in man coverage consistently," an NFC executive said.”
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Overshown (Cowboys) was at no. 8…Bobby Wagner was an honorable mention:
Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders: "The physical skills have declined, but he can compensate with all-world instincts." -- AFC exec
"Still great at getting jump on a play, doing everything you want out of a LB, smart, instincts, knows what everybody is doing. Pass coverage is where you see a little bit of a dip, which is to be expected at this stage." -- NFL personnel evaluator
