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2026 Draft: Linebacker

Arizona State's Keyshaun Elliott was in brugler's top 100. Wasn't a name I was familiar with before.

 
Gibbins replacement yr 1?
Spillane is 31.

 
Nothing against the player, but is an in-the-box LB what we need?
 
Is that what we need?

Jake Golday and Kyle Louis, yes. Kendal Daniels looks promising.

In the box LBs are a dime a dozen.
 
mayoclinic said:
Is that what we need?

Jake Golday and Kyle Louis, yes. Kendal Daniels looks promising.

In the box LBs are a dime a dozen.
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Golday and Louis aren't MIKEs.

Yes, there are other options, I was just sharing info on another linebacker that hasn't been discussed yet that suddenly appeared in Brugler's top 100. I think that's worth having knowledge on. Just because I share info on a prospect doesn't mean he becomes someone i'm locked in on drafting.
 
You are the best at churning up new prospects and keeping an open mind.

I am just pushing back. We have a MIKE. We need a complementary LB.

Now as a 6th round value, that's different.

Just pushing back a bit.
 
mayoclinic said:
You are the best at churning up new prospects and keeping an open mind.

I am just pushing back. We have a MIKE. We need a complementary LB.

Now as a 6th round value, that's different.

Just pushing back a bit.
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We have one MIKE for now who is 31 and might be getting ready for his last season here. We have lots of veterans to replace in the coming couple of years. Spillane, Henry, Bradbury, Diggs and Hollins, Landry, Moses, maybe Davis. There's no harm in exploring future replacements. Maybe we bring back Spillane which renders this discussion moot.
 

2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Georgia LB CJ Allen

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents...
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2026 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents...
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If you want a feel for Alabama LB Justin Jefferson's speed watch the first video in the tweet below. He's not highlighted so you're looking for the linebacker #10 who is faking the blitz at the LoS who then drops out and runs vertically with the slot receiver on the near side. Yes he misses an open field tackle at the end of the play, but his speed is very apparent.

 
manxman2601 said:
If you want a feel for Alabama LB Justin Jefferson's speed watch the first video in the tweet below. He's not highlighted so you're looking for the linebacker #10 who is faking the blitz at the LoS who then drops out and runs vertically with the slot receiver on the near side. Yes he misses an open field tackle at the end of the play, but his speed is very apparent.

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I remember commenting on him during the Bama-Oklahoma game and thought he looked very good and was everywhere. Late draft pick, but has talent that could be worked with or he is another Mapu. not sure which
 
dliverey44 said:
I remember commenting on him during the Bama-Oklahoma game and thought he looked very good and was everywhere. Late draft pick, but has talent that could be worked with or he is another Mapu. not sure which
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I watched a game early in the season and I just felt he's an excellent Vrabel fit. I can't really put a finger on why, but it just struck me. He was the top tackler on the 'Bama defense, so maybe a Gibbins replacement.
 
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