1. Nigel Bradham (1989)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who began his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills in 2012. After four years in Buffalo, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 and helped the team win Super Bowl LII in...

2. Ezekiel Ansah (1989)

American Football Linebacker

Ghanaian-born defensive end with exceptional raw talent. He debuted in the NFL in 2013 for the Detroit Lions despite never having played football until 2010.

3. Courtney Upshaw (1989)

American Football Linebacker

Star pass rusher of the Alabama Crimson Tide who joined the NFL's Baltimore Ravens in 2012, with whom he won Super Bowl XLVII.

4. Justin Houston (1989)

American Football Linebacker

Outside linebacker who made his NFL debut in 2011 for the Kansas City Chiefs, and was named to his first Pro Bowl in just his second season.

5. Dhani Jones (1978)

American Football Linebacker

Former NFL linebacker who played for the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Cincinnati Bengals. He appeared in Super Bowls with both the Giants and Eagles.

6. Jamar Chaney (1986)

American Football Linebacker

Pro linebacker who played collegiately at Mississippi State and debuted in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010.

7. Jerod Mayo (1986)

American Football Linebacker

Middle linebacker who spent his entire 8-year NFL career with the New England Patriots after being selected 10th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was a Pro Bowl selection...

8. Kion Wilson (1986)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who made his NFL debut for the San Diego Chargers in 2010 and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013.

9. Wesley Woodyard (1986)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker nicknamed "The Lumberjack", known for speed and hitting ability. He made his NFL debut in 2008 for the Denver Broncos and signed with the Tennessee Titans in 2014.

10. Reuben Foster (1994)

American Football Linebacker

Decorated collegiate linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide who won the 2015 NCAA championship with the school. He was a Butkus Award winner and a 2016 unanimous All-American. He was...

11. David Hawthorne (1985)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who spent four years with the Seattle Seahawks before joining the New Orleans Saints in 2012. He made 7 interceptions and recorded 456 tackles in his first six seasons....

12. Danny Trevathan (1990)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who made his NFL debut in 2012 for the Denver Broncos. He helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50 in 2016.

13. Vontaze Burfict (1990)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012 as an undrafted free agent; named to his first Pro Bowl after leading the NFL with 171 tackles during the 2013...

14. Vernon Crawford (1974)

American Football Linebacker

Known best as a three-season member of the New England Patriots, this National Football League linebacker later signed with the Green Bay Packers; however, injuries kept him from ever playing...

15. Rennie Curran (1988)

American Football Linebacker

NFL linebacker who joined the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in 2013.

16. Dontay Moch (1988)

American Football Linebacker

NFL linebacker who was drafted with the 66th pick of the 2011 draft by the Bengals. He spent two seasons in Cincinnati before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2013....

17. Cody Hoffman (1991)

American Football Linebacker

6'4" wide receiver who signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 26, 2015 after becoming Brigham Young University's all-time leader in receptions (248), receiving yards (3,445) and receiving touchdowns (33).

18. DeVonte Holloman (1991)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who played sparingly as a backup his first season after being drafted in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2013. He recorded 26 tackles and two sacks...

19. Will Herring (1983)

American Football Linebacker

NFL linebacker best known for his time with teams like the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams. He attended Auburn University, where he set a school record with forty-nine consecutive...

20. Chase Blackburn (1983)

American Football Linebacker

NFL linebacker who won two Super Bowls, XLII and XLVI, while playing for the New York Giants.

21. Lofa Tatupu (1982)

American Football Linebacker

NFL linebacker who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He helped the Seahawks reach Super Bowl XL in 2006 where they...

22. Henri Crockett (1974)

American Football Linebacker

Henri Woodrau Crockett is an American football player. He attended Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach FL. As a youth Henri was recognized as an All-American Athlete in Parade...

23. Jae Thaxton (1985)

American Football Linebacker

Jae Thaxton is an American football linebacker. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders. A native of Hartwell Georgia Thaxton attended Hart County High School and went on to...

24. Reggie Freeman (American football) (1970)

American Football Linebacker

Reginald Prince Freeman is a former American football linebacker. He played the 1993 NFL season with the New Orleans Saints. After playing college football at Florida State Freeman was selected...

25. Moise Fokou (1986)

American Football Linebacker

Moise Fokou is a Cameroon-born American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the...

26. Ryan Rau (1990)

American Football Linebacker

Ryan Rau is an American football linebacker who is currently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. After playing college football for Portland State he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles...

27. Paul Hazel (1944)

American Football Linebacker

Paul Hazel is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans. He played college football at Western Michigan where he played 49 games with 19 starts and posted 104 tackles...

28. Paul Worrilow (1990)

American Football Linebacker

Paul Eric Worrilow is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Delaware where he was recognized...

29. Bear Woods (1987)

American Football Linebacker

Jonathan Bear Woods is a gridiron football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in...

30. Thaddeus Gibson (1987)

American Football Linebacker

Thaddeus Gibson is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft....

31. Kevin Alexander (linebacker) (1987)

American Football Linebacker

Kevin Alexander is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college...

32. Alex Wujciak (1988)

American Football Linebacker

Alex Wujciak is an American football linebacker. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Maryland.

33. Orie Lemon (1987)

American Football Linebacker

Orie Lemon is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys.

34. Josh Mauga (1987)

American Football Linebacker

Joshua Mauga /ˈmɔːɡə/ is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent...

35. Carl Ihenacho (1988)

American Football Linebacker

Carl Isioma Ihenacho is a retired American football linebacker. He played college football at San Jose State.

36. Mike Morgan (linebacker born 1988) (1988)

American Football Linebacker

Michael Cantrel Morgan is an American football linebacker for Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He...

37. Kyle Van Noy (1991)

American Football Linebacker

Kyle Van Noy is an American football outside linebacker. He played college football at BYU. Following the 2012 season he was recognized as a third team All-American.

38. A. J. Johnson (linebacker) (1991)

American Football Linebacker

Alexander James Johnson is an American football linebacker. He currently attends the University of Tennessee. Johnson is regarded as one of the best linebacker prospects of his class. Johnson made...

39. Marcus Winn (1982)

American Football Linebacker

Marcus Winn is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent.

40. Joe Tuipala (1976)

American Football Linebacker

Joseph Lafaele Junior Tuipala is a former American football linebacker. He played two seasons in the National Football League with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was also off-season member on New...

41. Lamont Green (1976)

American Football Linebacker

Lamont Green is a former American football linebacker. He briefly played for the Atlanta Falcons and was later assigned to the NFL Europe's Berlin Thunder before retiring due to injuries....

42. Deon Humphrey (1976)

American Football Linebacker

Deon Morie Humphrey is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Florida State University. Originally an All-American safety...

43. Darrell Nicholson (1959)

American Football Linebacker

Darrell Nicholson is a former American football linebacker. After a career at North Carolina where he earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in 1980 when the Tar Heels finished 11–1...

44. Tony Steward (American football) (1992)

American Football Linebacker

Tony Steward is an American football linebacker. He currently attends Clemson University. Steward is considered one of the best linebacker prospects in his class and earned the 2010 high school...

45. Bob Lally (1952)

American Football Linebacker

Robert Michael Lally is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League and the World Football League. Lally played collegiate ball for Cornell University and served...

46. John Zamberlin (1956)

American Football Linebacker

John Zamberlin was an American football linebacker in the NFL. He is currently a linebackers coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Previously he was the head...

47. Rich Wingo (1956)

American Football Linebacker

Rich Wingo is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played five seasons for the Green Bay Packers from 1979 to 1984. He was originally drafted...

48. Scott McKillop (1986)

American Football Linebacker

Scott Kenneth McKillop is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Coming out of the University of Pittsburgh he was considered one of the...

49. Mike Balogun (1983)

American Football Linebacker

Mike Balogun is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010. He played...

50. Otis Wilson (1957)

American Football Linebacker

Otis Ray Wilson is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Raiders. He won a Super Bowl as a...